Chinese challenger brands surge to the top of EV fleet orders

Chinese challenger brands surge to the top of EV fleet orders

John Sootheran

Chinese electric vehicle brands are gaining real traction with UK fleets and salary sacrifice drivers, with new data from Octopus Electric Vehicles showing Omoda and Jaecoo leading customer orders.  

Chinese challenger brands surge to the top of EV fleet orders

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John Sootheran

Chinese electric vehicle brands are gaining real traction with UK fleets and salary sacrifice drivers, with new data from Octopus Electric Vehicles showing Omoda and Jaecoo leading customer orders.  

Ayvens modernises Home Fix Scotland's vans and slashes cost-per-vehicle

Ayvens modernises Home Fix Scotland's vans and slashes cost-per-vehicle

John Sootheran

Home Fix Scotland (HFS) has completed a major light commercial vehicle renewal programme, working with Ayvens to modernise its fleet while laying the groundwork for electrification.

Ayvens modernises Home Fix Scotland's vans and slashes cost-per-vehicle

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John Sootheran

Home Fix Scotland (HFS) has completed a major light commercial vehicle renewal programme, working with Ayvens to modernise its fleet while laying the groundwork for electrification.

Fuel price transparency boosted as forecourts publish real-time pump data

Fuel price transparency boosted as forecourts publish real-time pump data

John Sootheran

Fuel price transparency has taken a step forward this week after UK forecourts were required to begin submitting live pump price updates into a new Government-backed open data system.

Fuel price transparency boosted as forecourts publish real-time pump data

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John Sootheran

Fuel price transparency has taken a step forward this week after UK forecourts were required to begin submitting live pump price updates into a new Government-backed open data system.

Inside QTS’s fleet overhaul: lower risk, fewer emissions and smarter vehicle use

Inside QTS’s fleet overhaul: lower risk, fewer emissions and smarter vehicle use

John Sootheran

The rail infrastructure contractor operates 441 vehicles and has accelerated its fleet transformation through targeted vehicle replacement, telematics and artificial intelligence driven safety systems.

Inside QTS’s fleet overhaul: lower risk, fewer emissions and smarter vehicle use

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John Sootheran

The rail infrastructure contractor operates 441 vehicles and has accelerated its fleet transformation through targeted vehicle replacement, telematics and artificial intelligence driven safety systems.

Which EVs are the most reliable?

Which EVs are the most reliable?

John Sootheran

Warranty analysis offers timely reassurance for fleets weighing up used electric vehicles, while also underlining where costs can still bite. Research from Warranty Solutions Group, based on 1,000 real-world EV...

Which EVs are the most reliable?

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John Sootheran

Warranty analysis offers timely reassurance for fleets weighing up used electric vehicles, while also underlining where costs can still bite. Research from Warranty Solutions Group, based on 1,000 real-world EV...

Which UK cities are winning the race to build EV charging networks?

Which UK cities are winning the race to build EV charging networks?

John Sootheran

Analysis from Stellantis & You shows London still leads on scale, with more than 24,000 charge points, but Dundee tops the accessibility rankings with 222 chargers per 100,000 people.

Which UK cities are winning the race to build EV charging networks?

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John Sootheran

Analysis from Stellantis & You shows London still leads on scale, with more than 24,000 charge points, but Dundee tops the accessibility rankings with 222 chargers per 100,000 people.

This week in fleet software: downtime control and smarter SMR flexibility

This week in fleet software: downtime control and smarter SMR flexibility

John Sootheran

Alphabet launches downtime management tool and Epyx adds flexibility to SMR networks.

This week in fleet software: downtime control and smarter SMR flexibility

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John Sootheran

Alphabet launches downtime management tool and Epyx adds flexibility to SMR networks.

Chery to add Lepas brand to UK line-up as fourth marque targets growth

Chery to add Lepas brand to UK line-up as fourth marque targets growth

John Sootheran

Chery has confirmed it will launch its new Lepas brand in the UK later this year, expanding a rapidly growing portfolio that already includes Omoda and Jaecoo. The move underlines...

Chery to add Lepas brand to UK line-up as fourth marque targets growth

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John Sootheran

Chery has confirmed it will launch its new Lepas brand in the UK later this year, expanding a rapidly growing portfolio that already includes Omoda and Jaecoo. The move underlines...

Is Fiat’s Ducato the best new van for 2026?

Is Fiat’s Ducato the best new van for 2026?

John Sootheran

With body lengths stretching beyond 6.3 metres and load volumes ranging from 10m³ to 17m³, the Ducato continues to offer flexibility for fleets needing space without stepping up to specialist...

Is Fiat’s Ducato the best new van for 2026?

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John Sootheran

With body lengths stretching beyond 6.3 metres and load volumes ranging from 10m³ to 17m³, the Ducato continues to offer flexibility for fleets needing space without stepping up to specialist...

Leasing.com deals of the week

Leasing.com deals of the week

John Sootheran

This week’s Leasing.com deals show just how affordable new cars can be, with low monthly costs across electric and petrol models.

Leasing.com deals of the week

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John Sootheran

This week’s Leasing.com deals show just how affordable new cars can be, with low monthly costs across electric and petrol models.

BMW extends electric range for iX1 and iX2 from March 2026

BMW extends electric range for iX1 and iX2 from March 2026

John Sootheran

From March 2026 production, the most efficient versions of both models will deliver up to 318 miles of range on the WLTP cycle. This represents a notable improvement on the...

BMW extends electric range for iX1 and iX2 from March 2026

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John Sootheran

From March 2026 production, the most efficient versions of both models will deliver up to 318 miles of range on the WLTP cycle. This represents a notable improvement on the...

Refreshed Mercedes S Class brings tech and efficiency upgrades for 2026

Refreshed Mercedes S Class brings tech and efficiency upgrades for 2026

John Sootheran

Mercedes Benz has revealed a heavily updated S Class ahead of its on sale date later this year, with more than 2,700 new or revised components making up over 50...

Refreshed Mercedes S Class brings tech and efficiency upgrades for 2026

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John Sootheran

Mercedes Benz has revealed a heavily updated S Class ahead of its on sale date later this year, with more than 2,700 new or revised components making up over 50...

Hyundai KONA Electric gains Electric Car Grant boost

Hyundai KONA Electric gains Electric Car Grant boost

John Sootheran

Hyundai Motor UK has confirmed that the KONA Electric is now eligible for the Government’s Electric Car Grant, strengthening its position as a cost-effective option for both fleet and private...

Hyundai KONA Electric gains Electric Car Grant boost

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John Sootheran

Hyundai Motor UK has confirmed that the KONA Electric is now eligible for the Government’s Electric Car Grant, strengthening its position as a cost-effective option for both fleet and private...

XPENG steps up UK rollout with upgraded G6 and seven-seat X9 planned for 2026

XPENG steps up UK rollout with upgraded G6 and seven-seat X9 planned for 2026

John Sootheran

XPENG UK has outlined an accelerated 2026 product plan as it looks to build momentum in the growing UK EV market, with a focus on real-world usability, performance and intelligent...

XPENG steps up UK rollout with upgraded G6 and seven-seat X9 planned for 2026

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John Sootheran

XPENG UK has outlined an accelerated 2026 product plan as it looks to build momentum in the growing UK EV market, with a focus on real-world usability, performance and intelligent...

MG expands MG4 EV range with new Urban model and longer range options

MG expands MG4 EV range with new Urban model and longer range options

John Sootheran

MG has strengthened its MG4 EV line-up with the launch of the new MG4 EV Urban and updates across the existing range, keeping affordability firmly in focus.

MG expands MG4 EV range with new Urban model and longer range options

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John Sootheran

MG has strengthened its MG4 EV line-up with the launch of the new MG4 EV Urban and updates across the existing range, keeping affordability firmly in focus.

MINI Countryman Electric breaks the 300-mile barrier

MINI Countryman Electric breaks the 300-mile barrier

John Sootheran

From March 2026 deliveries, the Countryman E will travel up to 307 miles (WLTP), while the Countryman SE ALL4 offers up to 287 miles (WLTP).

MINI Countryman Electric breaks the 300-mile barrier

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John Sootheran

From March 2026 deliveries, the Countryman E will travel up to 307 miles (WLTP), while the Countryman SE ALL4 offers up to 287 miles (WLTP).