EV demand stalls as pay per mile tax concerns grow

EV demand stalls as pay per mile tax concerns grow

John Sootheran

Electric vehicle momentum slowed sharply at the start of 2026, with registrations rising by just 0.1% in January, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

EV demand stalls as pay per mile tax concerns grow

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John Sootheran

Electric vehicle momentum slowed sharply at the start of 2026, with registrations rising by just 0.1% in January, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Battery upgrade lifts range for Ford E Transit Courier

Battery upgrade lifts range for Ford E Transit Courier

John Sootheran

Ford is enhancing its compact electric van line up with a larger 46kWh battery for the E Transit Courier and E Tourneo Courier.

Battery upgrade lifts range for Ford E Transit Courier

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John Sootheran

Ford is enhancing its compact electric van line up with a larger 46kWh battery for the E Transit Courier and E Tourneo Courier.

Volvo EX30 Black Edition arrives from £40,060

Volvo EX30 Black Edition arrives from £40,060

John Sootheran

Volvo has introduced a new Black Edition version of its all electric EX30, adding a darker, more distinctive look to one of the UK’s top selling EVs.

Volvo EX30 Black Edition arrives from £40,060

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John Sootheran

Volvo has introduced a new Black Edition version of its all electric EX30, adding a darker, more distinctive look to one of the UK’s top selling EVs.

Carwow’s lease deals of the week

Carwow’s lease deals of the week

John Sootheran

This week’s Carwow lease deals highlight strong value in the supermini and compact SUV space, with competitive monthly costs for drivers looking to balance affordability and everyday usability.

Carwow’s lease deals of the week

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John Sootheran

This week’s Carwow lease deals highlight strong value in the supermini and compact SUV space, with competitive monthly costs for drivers looking to balance affordability and everyday usability.

£22,954 engine claim highlights rise in high value repair bills - which model was it?

£22,954 engine claim highlights rise in high value repair bills - which model was it?

John Sootheran

A £22,954 payout for a replacement engine and gearbox on a 2020 Audi was the largest single claim handled by RAC Warrant last year, underlining the growing cost of major...

£22,954 engine claim highlights rise in high value repair bills - which model was it?

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John Sootheran

A £22,954 payout for a replacement engine and gearbox on a 2020 Audi was the largest single claim handled by RAC Warrant last year, underlining the growing cost of major...

Geely EX2 set for UK arrival as £20,000 electric hatchback

Geely EX2 set for UK arrival as £20,000 electric hatchback

John Sootheran

Geely will introduce its third UK model this summer with the launch of the EX2, a compact electric hatchback expected to start from around £20,000.

Geely EX2 set for UK arrival as £20,000 electric hatchback

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John Sootheran

Geely will introduce its third UK model this summer with the launch of the EX2, a compact electric hatchback expected to start from around £20,000.

Omoda introduces 0% finance on Omoda 9 SHS for March plate change

Omoda introduces 0% finance on Omoda 9 SHS for March plate change

John Sootheran

Omoda UK has launched a 0% APR PCP offer on its flagship Omoda 9 SHS, aiming to boost demand during the March plate change period. The deal runs across its...

Omoda introduces 0% finance on Omoda 9 SHS for March plate change

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John Sootheran

Omoda UK has launched a 0% APR PCP offer on its flagship Omoda 9 SHS, aiming to boost demand during the March plate change period. The deal runs across its...

Which models pose greatest theft risk?

Which models pose greatest theft risk?

John Sootheran

New analysis of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Lost or Stolen data shows a welcome drop in vehicle crime during 2025, alongside improved recovery performance.

Which models pose greatest theft risk?

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John Sootheran

New analysis of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Lost or Stolen data shows a welcome drop in vehicle crime during 2025, alongside improved recovery performance.

How to transition to electric without blowing the fleet budget

How to transition to electric without blowing the fleet budget

John Sootheran

As Alison Bell of Venson Automotive Solutions explains in this week’s Fleet1000 interview, adaptability is becoming more important than ambition. The fleets making progress are doing so through staged, data...

How to transition to electric without blowing the fleet budget

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John Sootheran

As Alison Bell of Venson Automotive Solutions explains in this week’s Fleet1000 interview, adaptability is becoming more important than ambition. The fleets making progress are doing so through staged, data...

Alison Bell, Marketing Specialist at Venson Automotive Solutions

Alison Bell, Marketing Specialist at Venson Automotive Solutions

John Sootheran

After 18 years at Venson Automotive Solutions , Alison Bell has seen fleet management evolve through waves of technological change; from early EV adoption and telematics to today’s conversations around...

Alison Bell, Marketing Specialist at Venson Automotive Solutions

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John Sootheran

After 18 years at Venson Automotive Solutions , Alison Bell has seen fleet management evolve through waves of technological change; from early EV adoption and telematics to today’s conversations around...

An essential guide to building a neuroinclusive fleet

An essential guide to building a neuroinclusive fleet

John Sootheran

Around 20 percent of any workforce is likely to be neurodivergent, according to data cited in Venson Automotive Solutions’ leading white paper on neurodiversity in fleet. Yet most fleet managers...

An essential guide to building a neuroinclusive fleet

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John Sootheran

Around 20 percent of any workforce is likely to be neurodivergent, according to data cited in Venson Automotive Solutions’ leading white paper on neurodiversity in fleet. Yet most fleet managers...

Tesla cuts entry Model Y price to £44,990 with new Long Range RWD

Tesla cuts entry Model Y price to £44,990 with new Long Range RWD

ian richardson

Tesla has strengthened its position in the UK fleet market with the launch of a new entry-level Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, priced from £44,990. The revised line-up drops...

Tesla cuts entry Model Y price to £44,990 with new Long Range RWD

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ian richardson

Tesla has strengthened its position in the UK fleet market with the launch of a new entry-level Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, priced from £44,990. The revised line-up drops...

Geely adds plug in hybrid Starray EM i to UK range with long electric reach

Geely adds plug in hybrid Starray EM i to UK range with long electric reach

John Sootheran

Geely is expanding its UK line up with the Starray EM i Super Hybrid, a new plug in hybrid SUV set to arrive in February. It will sit alongside the...

Geely adds plug in hybrid Starray EM i to UK range with long electric reach

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John Sootheran

Geely is expanding its UK line up with the Starray EM i Super Hybrid, a new plug in hybrid SUV set to arrive in February. It will sit alongside the...

Fleet tech round-up shows safety, data and future planning moving centre stage

Fleet tech round-up shows safety, data and future planning moving centre stage

John Sootheran

A clear theme is emerging across recent fleet announcements as operators look to use technology to improve safety, reduce risk and prepare for long term change.  

Fleet tech round-up shows safety, data and future planning moving centre stage

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John Sootheran

A clear theme is emerging across recent fleet announcements as operators look to use technology to improve safety, reduce risk and prepare for long term change.  

Fleet electrification increasingly delivering lower TCO

Fleet electrification increasingly delivering lower TCO

John Sootheran

The shift to electric vehicles is starting to pay off financially for large commercial fleets, according to new research into total cost of ownership.

Fleet electrification increasingly delivering lower TCO

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John Sootheran

The shift to electric vehicles is starting to pay off financially for large commercial fleets, according to new research into total cost of ownership.

E.ON Next lowers daytime EV charging rates to cut home energy bills

E.ON Next lowers daytime EV charging rates to cut home energy bills

John Sootheran

E.ON Next has reduced daytime electricity prices across its EV tariffs, giving drivers more opportunities to save when charging at home rather than relying solely on overnight rates.

E.ON Next lowers daytime EV charging rates to cut home energy bills

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John Sootheran

E.ON Next has reduced daytime electricity prices across its EV tariffs, giving drivers more opportunities to save when charging at home rather than relying solely on overnight rates.