Battery-electric van registrations grow by 44.7%
Battery electric vans (BEVs) grew strongly, up 44.7% with 2,439 registrations in April, according to new figures. The data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) also found the overall light commercial vehicle (LCV) market rose by 6.8% in April with 21,716 vans, pickups and 4x4s joining UK roads. At an 11.1% market share, however, BEV […]
BEV growth continues by 59.1%
BEV registrations grew by 59.1% year-on-year in the UK as the two millionth EV was registered in April, according to SMMT figures.
Half of UK truck market locked out of Plug-in Truck Grant
The UK’s Plug-in Truck Grant is being absorbed by large fleets placing volume orders, shutting out smaller hauliers making up half of the UK truck market.
eVED “could cost the UK economy £4.8bn”
Bringing in eVED in 2028 could cost the UK economy up to £4.8 billion under worst-case scenarios, according to UK trade association BEAMA.
Fleet Electrification Forum to look at the changing role of the fleet manager
A session on the changing role of the fleet manager forms a crucial part of the large-scale conversation set to take place at this year’s Fleet Electrification Forum.
Solar installations tops two million
New government data published today shows that more than 27,000 solar installations were completed in March 2026 – the highest monthly total since 2012 – bringing the total number of solar installations across the UK to more than two million for the first time.
Extra MSA and Gridserve collaborate on new charging
Extra MSA and Gridserve has worked together on two new electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs at Cobham and Peterborough services.
National Grid expands Dynamic Line Rating
National Grid has expanded its Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) technology across its electricity transmission network in England and Wales. Under a new five-year contract, DLR will be deployed across an additional 585km of key north-to-south transmission routes, potentially saving consumers up to £50 million. DLR continuously monitors overhead line conditions to calculate a real-time capacity […]
Allstar partners with char.gy on payment
On-street EV charging provider char.gy has opened access to its charging network for fleet drivers using payment firm Allstar’s card.
Weekend rapid charging rate launched by evyve
Rapid and ultra-rapid destination charging network evyve has launched its new weekend charging tariff starting from just 48p/kWh.
Two million electric vehicles registered in the UK
More than two million electric vehicles (EV) have been registered across the UK, according to new Department for Transport statistics.
Moto to quadruple EV charging bays and accelerate eHGV infrastructure
Motorway Service Area operator Moto Hospitality plans to quadruple the number of EV charging bays at its sites in the coming years, it has announced. Moto’s roadmap also includes 15 eHGV superhub sites with up to 100 bays, providing critical infrastructure that will unlock electric freight growth for the UK economy. The move comes with […]