With the government laying out its Net Zero Strategy1 to decarbonise all sectors of the UK economy by 2050, fleet owners and van drivers are feeling the pressure to make the switch to EVs. In fact, Vansdirect has spotted searches for ‘how much are electric vans’ are up by 100% over the last three months, while searches for ‘best electric vans’ have increased by 24% in the same … [Read more...]
Weighty problem for electric vans & drivers
Operational restrictions and uncertainties are creating issues for fleets adopting new 4.25 tonne electric vans, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. A special concession was created by the Department of Transport for electric light commercial vehicles in 2019. Normally, the holder of a standard B licence would only be able to drive a van up to 3.5 tonnes but recognising the extra weight … [Read more...]
Britain’s EV charging network not fit for purpose
Britain’s EV charging network not fit for purpose, according to transport experts. The UK is way behind schedule in installing chargers and many regions in the country are being forgotten. Asif Ghafoor (below) is a veteran of infrastructure delivery and the co-founder and CEO of national charging network Be.EV and said,“The government’s target of ‘300,000 chargers by 2030’ has been plucked from … [Read more...]
Charger cables new target for scrap thieves
Experts at Leasing Options are warning UK drivers that electric car charger thefts could increase amongst the cost of living crisis. This increase in electric vehicles inevitably makes thefts more likely - but add in economic pressures from the cost of living crisis and you’ve got the potential for electric thefts to increase tenfold. Some cars can be discconnected, but others have locking … [Read more...]
Delivery fleets will struggle with new EV legislation
Alternatives to “niche” electric vans are needed for fleets that want or need to make their operations zero emissions in the medium term, says FleetCheck. The fleet software specialist says that, while it is good news that more electric van models are becoming available in larger numbers in 2020, they remain relatively compromised. Peter Golding, managing director at FleetCheck, said: “It really … [Read more...]
Tradelines 23 October
ŠKODA has released design sketches providing the first glimpse of the new Octavia due in the UK in the second quarter of 2020. The fourth generation of the brand’s best-selling model will have a more emotive look; combining compact dimensions with a very generous amount of interior space, distinctive new front section, large wheels and tail lights with crystalline elements add further … [Read more...]