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New NHS EV charging infrastructure funding announced
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (616+ words) Hundreds of new EV charging sockets are set to be rolled out for use by NHS fleet vehicles, thanks to "4 million of funding. The money has been awarded to the NHS in England through an extension to the Department for…...
Changan launches all-electric Deepal S05
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (838+ words) Changan has revealed the next addition to its UK line-up, the Deepal S05, an electric compact SUV with up to 300-plus miles of range. Priced from "37,990 for the rear-wheel drive (RWD) version and "39,990 for the all-wheel drive (AWD) variant, the Deepal…...
Home and workplace EV charge point grant increased
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (863+ words) The Government is increasing grants for workplace and home chargers from "350 to up to "500 from April 1. The uplift will'cover almost half the cost of a typical charge point installation until March 2027. The Department for Transport (DfT) has also simplified'the current…...
Kia EV6 GT | Review | Company Car Reviews
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (776+ words) The first Kia EV6 GT was a bit of a disappointment. It was too firm, not engaging enough and when we first tested it alongside the outgoing Stinger GT, we felt like it was a backwards step for Kia's sporty flagship....
Skoda Kodiaq iV long-term test | Making the most of the EV range
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (1106+ words) Switching from a succession of full electric cars into a plug-in hybrid offers a sharp reminder about how much progress has been made in battery technology over the past couple of years. I was comfortably achieving 440-plus full electric miles…...
Pod launches home charging reimbursement tool for fleet drivers
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (729+ words) A new end-to-end charging service for fleets, which offers drivers automated reimbursement regardless of their home energy provider, has been launched by Pod." Called Home Fleet, part of a revamped fleet offering that brings together home and public charging, Pod…...
U-Drive Pro targets fleets wanting vehicle hire
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (670+ words) U-Drive Pro has been launched by U-Drive to focus on serving the vehicle rental needs of business and public sector organisations. Mark Hamblin, director at U-Drive, said: "Businesses and public sector organisations have increasingly complex vehicle requirements. U-Drive Pro provides…...
Octopus Fleet launched to help businesses electrify vehicles
1+ week, 2+ day ago (696+ words) Fleets are being offered access to a range of solutions to help them electrify their vehicles with the launch of Octopus Fleet. Bringing its offering to fleets under one roof, Octopus can provide access to fleet payment tools, home and…...
Mazda confirms attendance at CCIA 2026 with the Mazda 6e
1+ week, 3+ day ago (630+ words) Test drive the electric Mazda 6e, and a host of the latest vehicles from other leading UK manufacturer brands at this year's Company Car in Action from Fleet News. Available to book now, CCIA 2026 will be taking place on June 10-11 at…...
Switch Car Rental announces partnership with Motability Operations
1+ week, 3+ day ago (582+ words) Switch Car Rental, the trading name of Scot Group, has secured a long-term partnership with Motability Operations which commences on April 1, 2026. Under the contract, previous run by Europcar, Switch Car Rental will collaborate with Motability Operations and its strategic partners…...