Fast Facts & Stats

Fast Facts & Stats

John Sootheran

Fascinating info and data from the world of fleet 

Fast Facts & Stats

John Sootheran

Fascinating info and data from the world of fleet 

Cold weather can cut EV range by up to 40% – but some models hold steady, says ClearWatt

Cold weather can cut EV range by up to 40% – but some models hold steady, says ClearWatt

John Sootheran

Based on testing data from thousands of EVs, ClearWatt found the average range drop between summer and winter is 22%, with performance largely dependent on battery chemistry, the presence of...

Cold weather can cut EV range by up to 40% – but some models hold steady, says ClearWatt

John Sootheran

Based on testing data from thousands of EVs, ClearWatt found the average range drop between summer and winter is 22%, with performance largely dependent on battery chemistry, the presence of...

Which EV topped Octopus’ Q3 ranking and what to look out for in Q4?

Which EV topped Octopus’ Q3 ranking and what to look out for in Q4?

John Sootheran

European brands consistently most popular but Chinese value and quality takes the top spot...

Which EV topped Octopus’ Q3 ranking and what to look out for in Q4?

John Sootheran

European brands consistently most popular but Chinese value and quality takes the top spot...

Skoda’s revised Enyaq qualifies for Electric Car Grant

Skoda’s revised Enyaq qualifies for Electric Car Grant

John Sootheran

Skoda has added a new SE L 85 model to its Enyaq electric SUV range — the first model with the larger 77kWh battery to qualify for the Government’s Electric...

Skoda’s revised Enyaq qualifies for Electric Car Grant

John Sootheran

Skoda has added a new SE L 85 model to its Enyaq electric SUV range — the first model with the larger 77kWh battery to qualify for the Government’s Electric...

Transport your fleet compliantly with VRA white paper

Transport your fleet compliantly with VRA white paper

John Sootheran

The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has released a new white paper to help fleet and remarketing operators ensure compliance when transporting cars and vans. It warns that lapses in due...

Transport your fleet compliantly with VRA white paper

John Sootheran

The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has released a new white paper to help fleet and remarketing operators ensure compliance when transporting cars and vans. It warns that lapses in due...

Northern Ireland oks cross pavement charging

Northern Ireland oks cross pavement charging

John Sootheran

Around 500,000 Northern Ireland residents without driveways can now apply for a cross-pavement home EV charging channel, following a rollout by Kerbo Charge in partnership with local installer Weev.

Northern Ireland oks cross pavement charging

John Sootheran

Around 500,000 Northern Ireland residents without driveways can now apply for a cross-pavement home EV charging channel, following a rollout by Kerbo Charge in partnership with local installer Weev.

HMRC clarifies how fleets should apply new AER expenses

HMRC clarifies how fleets should apply new AER expenses

John Sootheran

HMRC has published new guidance for employers on how to apply advisory electricity rates (AERs) when reimbursing company car drivers for EV mileage, following confusion since the new rates took...

HMRC clarifies how fleets should apply new AER expenses

John Sootheran

HMRC has published new guidance for employers on how to apply advisory electricity rates (AERs) when reimbursing company car drivers for EV mileage, following confusion since the new rates took...

No home charger? Allstar’s Chargepass update could be the fix

No home charger? Allstar’s Chargepass update could be the fix

John Sootheran

Allstar has expanded its Chargepass product with a new ‘near-home charging’ solution, designed to give fleet drivers without home chargers reliable overnight access to nearby residential charge points. It connects...

No home charger? Allstar’s Chargepass update could be the fix

John Sootheran

Allstar has expanded its Chargepass product with a new ‘near-home charging’ solution, designed to give fleet drivers without home chargers reliable overnight access to nearby residential charge points. It connects...

Leapmotor B10 brings sub-£30k electric SUV to UK fleets

Leapmotor B10 brings sub-£30k electric SUV to UK fleets

John Sootheran

Leapmotor has confirmed UK pricing for its new B10 electric SUV, which will arrive next month priced from £29,995 including a £1,500 “Leap Grant”. Deliveries are expected in December, with...

Leapmotor B10 brings sub-£30k electric SUV to UK fleets

John Sootheran

Leapmotor has confirmed UK pricing for its new B10 electric SUV, which will arrive next month priced from £29,995 including a £1,500 “Leap Grant”. Deliveries are expected in December, with...

New Kia K4 and refreshed Stonic – both petrol and mild hybrid

New Kia K4 and refreshed Stonic – both petrol and mild hybrid

John Sootheran

Kia has announced pricing for two petrol and mild-hybrid models set to reach UK customers by the end of Q4 2025. The K4, successor to the long-running Ceed, starts at...

New Kia K4 and refreshed Stonic – both petrol and mild hybrid

John Sootheran

Kia has announced pricing for two petrol and mild-hybrid models set to reach UK customers by the end of Q4 2025. The K4, successor to the long-running Ceed, starts at...

Over-reliance on driver aids makes fleets less safe

Over-reliance on driver aids makes fleets less safe

John Sootheran

Fleet drivers are increasingly misusing driver-assist technology, creating new safety and cost concerns, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Members report that features such as automatic emergency braking, lane...

Over-reliance on driver aids makes fleets less safe

John Sootheran

Fleet drivers are increasingly misusing driver-assist technology, creating new safety and cost concerns, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Members report that features such as automatic emergency braking, lane...

£10,000 fines loom under public charging rules

£10,000 fines loom under public charging rules

John Sootheran

UK charge point operators are struggling to meet strict Government uptime rules, with potential fines of up to £10,000 per unit, according to new research from Monta. The Public Charge Point...

£10,000 fines loom under public charging rules

John Sootheran

UK charge point operators are struggling to meet strict Government uptime rules, with potential fines of up to £10,000 per unit, according to new research from Monta. The Public Charge Point...