Fleet Electrification

Policy vs Politics: Why EV fleet transition is still on track

Policy vs Politics: Why EV fleet transition...

May 01, 2026No Comments

With so much uncertainty being reported in the news around the move to electric vehicles, Natasha Fry, head of sales at Mer Fleet Services, talks about why the

SMMT urges technology-open transition as ZEV uptake stalls

SMMT urges technology-open transition as ZE...

Apr 24, 2026No Comments

The UK government is being urged to ensure HGV operators can access every available technology to reduce carbon emissions, as industry leaders warn that a

Farizon SV earns its racing stripes

Farizon SV earns its racing stripes

Mar 31, 2026Comments off

A Farizon SV has successfully completed 5,000 miles of intensive use with Team BRIT, demonstrating the real-world capability of electric vans in demanding motorsport logistics.

Energy infrastructure will determine the success of fleet electrification

Energy infrastructure will determine the su...

Mar 27, 2026Comments off

The UK Government’s £1 billion commitment to accelerate the rollout of zero-emission vans and trucks marks a significant step forward for the transport sector. However,

Infrastructure investment needed alongside Plug-In Van and Truck Grant extension Van registrations down in 2025 proposed EV levy and Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants

£1bn boost to accelerate electric van ...

Mar 25, 2026Comments off

Businesses across the UK are set to benefit from a £1 billion government funding package designed to accelerate the transition to electric vans and trucks.

How UK van fleets can successfully transition to EVs

How UK van fleets can successfully transiti...

Mar 23, 2026Comments off

The UK’s van fleets have a vital role to play in the journey towards net zero. Currently responsible for around 12% of all UK transport

Will the Middle East war accelerate electric vehicle uptake?

Will the Middle East war accelerate electri...

Mar 20, 2026Comments off

The escalation of the Middle East war—particularly the disruption to the Strait of Hormuz—has reignited a familiar dynamic in global energy markets: oil price volatility.

Farizon expands dealer network with Pentagon Farizon Derby

Farizon expands dealer network with Pentago...

Mar 11, 2026Comments off

Farizon Auto UK has appointed Pentagon Motor Group to represent the brand from its Derby site. The retailer will sell and maintain Farizon’s growing all-electric

Government cuts red tape to make it easier to switch to EVs with Electric Car Grant but what about the Electric Fleet, Electric Car Grant to boost the move to Net Zero and mileage rates and boosts Electric Car Grant but introduces pence-per-mile charging to support electrifying UK fleets, Lithium iron phosphate vs nickel-based batteries in EVs

Electrifying UK fleets could cut operating ...

Mar 10, 2026Comments off

A new report by EY and Eurelectric suggests that electrifying UK fleets could significantly reduce operating costs for businesses across Europe, with savings of up

van market declines in November but EV demand grows

UK van market edges up in February

Mar 06, 2026Comments off

UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations rose slightly in February, increasing by 1.1% to 14,641 units, according to the latest figures from the Society