HMRC revises its new AER expenses rates for EV drivers

HMRC revises its new AER expenses rates for EV drivers

John Sootheran

  HMRC has admitted to a miscalculation in its newly published advisory electricity rates (AER) for electric company cars. Since 1 September, drivers now have separate reimbursement rates for home...

HMRC revises its new AER expenses rates for EV drivers

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John Sootheran

  HMRC has admitted to a miscalculation in its newly published advisory electricity rates (AER) for electric company cars. Since 1 September, drivers now have separate reimbursement rates for home...

SMMT data shows huge CV production downturn

SMMT data shows huge CV production downturn

John Sootheran

UK car production rose 5.6% in July to 69,127 units, marking a second month of growth.Commercial vehicle output slumped 81.1% against last year’s record July.Year to date, total vehicle production...

SMMT data shows huge CV production downturn

Analysis
John Sootheran

UK car production rose 5.6% in July to 69,127 units, marking a second month of growth.Commercial vehicle output slumped 81.1% against last year’s record July.Year to date, total vehicle production...

DfT Caps Electric Car Grant at £42,000

DfT Caps Electric Car Grant at £42,000

John Sootheran

The Department for Transport has tightened the rules for its £650 million electric car grant. Initially, higher trim levels of models priced under £37,000 could still qualify even if they...

DfT Caps Electric Car Grant at £42,000

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John Sootheran

The Department for Transport has tightened the rules for its £650 million electric car grant. Initially, higher trim levels of models priced under £37,000 could still qualify even if they...

Octopus and Visa launch new fleet pay-all card

Octopus and Visa launch new fleet pay-all card

John Sootheran

Octopus Energy’s Electroverse has joined forces with Visa to launch a smart new payment card for fleets, promising to simplify life for both drivers and managers.

Octopus and Visa launch new fleet pay-all card

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John Sootheran

Octopus Energy’s Electroverse has joined forces with Visa to launch a smart new payment card for fleets, promising to simplify life for both drivers and managers.

Ford leads with first models eligible for full Electric Car Grant

Ford leads with first models eligible for full Electric Car Grant

ian richardson

Ford has become the first manufacturer to secure full eligibility under the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant, with two new models qualifying for the top-tier £3,750 subsidy. The Ford Puma...

Ford leads with first models eligible for full Electric Car Grant

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ian richardson

Ford has become the first manufacturer to secure full eligibility under the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant, with two new models qualifying for the top-tier £3,750 subsidy. The Ford Puma...

FleetWise Launches First-Ever Product and Services Guide for UK Fleet Managers

FleetWise Launches First-Ever Product and Services Guide for UK Fleet Managers

ian richardson

FleetWise has unveiled its inaugural Product & Services Guide, a comprehensive new resource created to help fleet managers navigate an increasingly complex procurement landscape. With fleets facing mounting pressure to...

FleetWise Launches First-Ever Product and Services Guide for UK Fleet Managers

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ian richardson

FleetWise has unveiled its inaugural Product & Services Guide, a comprehensive new resource created to help fleet managers navigate an increasingly complex procurement landscape. With fleets facing mounting pressure to...

HMRC splits EV mileage rates between home and public charging

HMRC splits EV mileage rates between home and public charging

ian richardson

HMRC has confirmed that from 1 September 2025, company car drivers using electric vehicles will see two separate Advisory Electric Rates (AERs) depending on where they charge. Home charging: 8 pence...

HMRC splits EV mileage rates between home and public charging

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ian richardson

HMRC has confirmed that from 1 September 2025, company car drivers using electric vehicles will see two separate Advisory Electric Rates (AERs) depending on where they charge. Home charging: 8 pence...

Fleets face sharp rise in driver fines

Fleets face sharp rise in driver fines

ian richardson

Fleets are grappling with a “significant” rise in driver fines, new research from Jaama – recognised by FleetWise as a Highly Recommended Trusted Brand – has revealed. A survey of...

Fleets face sharp rise in driver fines

Analysis
ian richardson

Fleets are grappling with a “significant” rise in driver fines, new research from Jaama – recognised by FleetWise as a Highly Recommended Trusted Brand – has revealed. A survey of...

Top 10 Electric Company Cars in 2025 – Autocar

Top 10 Electric Company Cars in 2025 – Autocar

John Sootheran

Venerable automotive brand, Autocar, has done all the legwork in helping your fleet drivers pick the very best EVs as company cars.Their experienced team of testers has shortlisted 10 effervescent...

Top 10 Electric Company Cars in 2025 – Autocar

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John Sootheran

Venerable automotive brand, Autocar, has done all the legwork in helping your fleet drivers pick the very best EVs as company cars.Their experienced team of testers has shortlisted 10 effervescent...

The 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet Barometer – key findings

The 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet Barometer – key findings

John Sootheran

Key findings from the 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet Barometer: Fleet growth confidence remains strong: 28% expect fleet expansion this year, 65% anticipate stability, and only 6% predict contraction. Total...

The 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet Barometer – key findings

Analysis
John Sootheran

Key findings from the 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet Barometer: Fleet growth confidence remains strong: 28% expect fleet expansion this year, 65% anticipate stability, and only 6% predict contraction. Total...

Fleet Fast Facts & Stats

Fleet Fast Facts & Stats

John Sootheran

Fast facts and stats from the fleet sector. Keep your finger on the pulse of the fleet industry and spot emerging trends, in two minutes flat.

Fleet Fast Facts & Stats

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John Sootheran

Fast facts and stats from the fleet sector. Keep your finger on the pulse of the fleet industry and spot emerging trends, in two minutes flat.

Is your fleet prepared for the emissions reporting that legislation demands?

Is your fleet prepared for the emissions reporting that legislation demands?

John Sootheran

Research by fleet gurus, Alphabet, has raised concerns over how well UK businesses are equipped to calculate and report fleet emissions under the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) legislation....

Is your fleet prepared for the emissions reporting that legislation demands?

Analysis
John Sootheran

Research by fleet gurus, Alphabet, has raised concerns over how well UK businesses are equipped to calculate and report fleet emissions under the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) legislation....

Jaecoo releases E and E5 prices and specs

Jaecoo releases E and E5 prices and specs

John Sootheran

Jaecoo has confirmed UK pricing for its latest compact SUV, the Jaecoo 5, which will arrive in late summer in both petrol and fully electric forms. Prices start at £24,505...

Jaecoo releases E and E5 prices and specs

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John Sootheran

Jaecoo has confirmed UK pricing for its latest compact SUV, the Jaecoo 5, which will arrive in late summer in both petrol and fully electric forms. Prices start at £24,505...

All cars that qualify for the Electric Car Grant (as of 20.8.25)

All cars that qualify for the Electric Car Grant (as of 20.8.25)

John Sootheran

The Government’s £650 million Electric Car Grant (EGC) offers up to £3750 off EVs priced under £37,000. Band one cars get £3750, band two £1500, depending on sustainability standards. Carmakers...

All cars that qualify for the Electric Car Grant (as of 20.8.25)

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John Sootheran

The Government’s £650 million Electric Car Grant (EGC) offers up to £3750 off EVs priced under £37,000. Band one cars get £3750, band two £1500, depending on sustainability standards. Carmakers...

Tribunal highlights the importance of driver-contract wording

Tribunal highlights the importance of driver-contract wording – how watertight are your contracts?

John Sootheran

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruling in Brake Bros v Hudek has underlined the risks to fleets of unclear contracts in pay disputes. A truck driver claimed for additional...

Tribunal highlights the importance of driver-contract wording – how watertight are your contracts?

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John Sootheran

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruling in Brake Bros v Hudek has underlined the risks to fleets of unclear contracts in pay disputes. A truck driver claimed for additional...

Used EVs outperforming petrol and diesel cars at auction

Used EVs outperforming petrol and diesel cars at auction

John Sootheran

Used electric vehicles (EVs) are outperforming petrol and diesel cars at auction, with BCA Valuations reporting record demand in August. EVs currently show the highest first-time conversion and strongest CAP...

Used EVs outperforming petrol and diesel cars at auction

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John Sootheran

Used electric vehicles (EVs) are outperforming petrol and diesel cars at auction, with BCA Valuations reporting record demand in August. EVs currently show the highest first-time conversion and strongest CAP...