Rachel Beaton: Octopus Fleet’s energy advantage is helping businesses make EV charging work smarter

Octopus Fleet is bringing a fresh perspective to fleet electrification, combining the wider Octopus Group’s energy expertise with a growing range of services designed to make electric vehicles easier and more cost-effective to operate. One year into the business, Commercial Director Rachel Beaton e...

Simplifying fleet electrification starts with smarter integration and less admin

Fleet electrification has transformed the role of the fleet manager, bringing new responsibilities, more complex decisions and an increasing administrative burden. In the second part of our Fleet 1000 interview, Octopus Fleet Commercial Director Rachel Beaton explains how integrated services, centr...

Success Story: Calisen uses rooftop solar to tackle electric-vehicle downtime

Calisen is fitting solar battery-maintenance technology across its electric fleet to reduce avoidable vehicle downtime. The business operates around 350 vans supporting approximately 1100 engineers and technicians, with about one-third of the fleet now fully electric. It found that systems includin...

OMODA 4 compact SUV confirmed for UK launch in 2027

Omoda has confirmed its new compact SUV, the Omoda 4, will be available to UK buyers, with the model being available in 2027. The new model will join the Omoda 5 in the brand’s UK line-up, targeting fleets and what it calls 'technology-focused' buyers in the increasingly-competitive small SUV segme...

Business lease deals of the week: business express or practical family SUV?

This week’s business lease selection from Carwow.co.uk brings together three very different options for company-car drivers, from executive comfort and plug-in hybrid flexibility to family-friendly SUV practicality and an established hatchback favourite. Each offer a different approach to balancing ...

Better Fleet: Futureproof EV policy by managing rules like an operating system

An EV policy written today will change as charging technology develops, vehicle capability improves or as tax treatment can move. Employee charging patterns will change. New payment models, tariffs and infrastructure will appear. Or new HMRC mileage rates make a difference. The challenge for fleet ...

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Esso Card™

In the bustling world of business fleet management, overseeing fuel expenditures efficiently is crucial. The Esso Card™ offers a seamless and straightforward approach to controlling your fuel costs without the fuss.

Embrace the ease of managing your fleet's fuel expenses with the Esso Card™ National. Gain entry to one of the UK’s rapidly expanding fuel networks and streamline your operations with features designed for your convenience:

  • Monitor expenses effectively with comprehensive online reporting.
  • Enjoy cost savings with discounted rates at selected service stations.
  • Simplify your administration with HMRC-compliant invoicing for effortless management.

Experience Enhanced Security and Efficiency:

  • Superior security and management compared to traditional credit cards or cash payments.
  • Automated expense monitoring and accessible online data reports for informed decision-making.
  • Exclusive discounts on Synergy fuel at participating Esso-branded stations.
  • Broad acceptance across Shell and BP-branded fuel stations for greater flexibility.
  • Convenient transaction checks from any location, anytime, ensuring constant oversight.
  • Advanced security features designed to alert you to any unusual account activity, protecting your business against unauthorised use.
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Plugsurfing’s Power Platform

Plugsurfing stands at the forefront of the transition towards a sustainable future as both a proponent and a key architect of industry alliance, dedicated to equipping the industry and drivers with essential tools and maintaining robust standards. Our mission is to mainstream eMobility—making it better for the planet and beneficial for all.

Our platform is specifically designed to address the largest challenge in the EV sector: fragmentation. By consolidating and simplifying the technological ecosystem, we are setting the stage to transform charging practices permanently.

Our Charge Point Management System (CPMS) provides comprehensive solutions for Charge Point Operators (CPOs)—from setting tariffs to delivering advanced analytics and reports.

We have seamlessly integrated driving and charging experiences, facilitating easy access to stations across Europe. We also offer tailored business products for e-Mobility Providers (EMPs), fleet managers, and automakers.

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Grey Fleet Management by Knowles Fleet

At Knowles Fleet, we simplify your professional life with over 30 years of industry expertise. As your reliable fleet partner, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding results.

Being independent allows us the flexibility to collaborate with various leasing companies, ensuring you receive the best possible deals, tailored choices, and services that genuinely prioritise your interests.

Managing your grey fleet can be arduous and time-consuming. Our streamlined online system offers a complete vehicle register, driver document validation, carbon measurement, and tailored reporting, with an optional mileage and expenses system. We are committed to guiding your drivers towards more sustainable options while ensuring your current fleet remains safe, compliant, and progressive.

Choose us as your fleet partner and experience a journey of reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.

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Fleet Management Solutions by Lightfoot

Achieve your fleet objectives with Lightfoot’s advanced open-platform telematics technology, designed to empower you with the means to excel.

Our comprehensive system caters to fleets of all dimensions and compositions, offering a streamlined fleet management experience for petrol, diesel, electric vehicles (EV), and mixed fleets eager to shift their performance into a higher gear.

Lightfoot stands out as a fleet management solution, crafted in collaboration with driving behaviour specialists from the University of Bath. It’s proven to render fleets safer, more economical, and more cost-effective.

By engaging drivers through an in-cab dashboard device that offers immediate visual and verbal feedback, Lightfoot encourages refined driving practices. Enhanced driving performance unlocks the opportunity for drivers to participate in contests, secure prizes, partake in league tables, and access exclusive discounts via the Lightfoot app. This model not only equips your drivers with the resources to cultivate superior driving habits but also motivates them with rewards, guaranteeing enduring improvements across your fleet.

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