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...

Business Lease Deals: Four electrified options for you to take charge of

With electrified vehicle choice continuing to expand, this week’s Business Lease Shortlist looks at four different ways fleets can balance monthly cost, charging access, range and driver requirements. From a low-cost full EV through to hybrid and premium electric options, each deal has been selected...

Success Story: Bidfood turns loading time into electric-truck charging time

Bidfood has electrified its Slough depot using an overhead charging system designed to keep valuable yard space available for normal operations. The installation uses a 600kW Kempower power unit serving four charging positions, allowing electric HGVs to recharge while occupying existing loading bay...

Autumn Budget 2026: What's Next? Six questions the fleet industry needs answered

A predictable Budget has provided some welcome short-term certainty for UK fleets. But behind the headlines, fundamental questions remain about the cost of electrification, vehicle taxation and the future direction of the automotive market. FleetWise examines six issues that will shape the next phas...

London’s 2028 EV proposal could accelerate high-mileage fleet electrification

Transport for London is proposing that almost all private hire vehicles newly licensed in the capital should be fully electric from 3 July 2028. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles would receive longer, with a proposed deadline of July 2030. TfL is also considering a 10-year vehicle age limit and change...

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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Octopus Electric Vehicles

Vehicles, maintenance, charging, and energy – Octopus Electric Vehicles will tailor an EV fleet solution perfectly suited to your business needs.

This is the definitive solution for on-the-go charging. Our sophisticated platform, coupled with our award-winning app, enables businesses to provide drivers with access to over 650,000 charging points across the UK and Europe, utilising the mobile app and Electrocard. The app is also compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, assisting in routing and locating chargers.

Furthermore, all costs are amalgamated into a single monthly invoice, allowing drivers and managers to bid farewell to the inconvenience of managing expenses!

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Geotab GO9

Geotab is globally recognised as the premier provider of commercial fleet telematics. We seamlessly connect vehicles to the internet, offering web-based analytics to assist organisations in efficient fleet management. Reduce expenses, maintain flexibility, and enhance your fleet's productivity with our top-tier fleet management software.

Elevate your fleet management with the Geotab GO9, our advanced vehicle tracking device, engineered for the future. Redesigned from scratch, it boasts a 32-bit processor, enhanced memory, increased RAM, and a gyroscope, setting the stage for advanced vehicle support, refined fuel usage tracking, electric vehicle integration, and broader global application.

The compact Geotab GO9 device effortlessly plugs into your vehicle's OBD II port, or connects via an adaptor for vehicles without one. Installation is straightforward – no need for antennas, wire-splicing, or professional assistance, making it an effortless upgrade for your fleet.

Key Features include:

  • Precise GPS vehicle tracking
  • Comprehensive vehicle health assessments
  • Collision detection and alerts
  • Robust end-to-end cybersecurity measures
  • Intelligent in-vehicle driver coaching
  • Advanced data recording capabilities
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Fleet Tracking Software by Cameramatics

Drawing from years of expertise in fleet technology and operations in a previous venture, Cameramatics founders Mervyn O’Callaghan and Simon Murray identified significant gaps in the information available to fleet operators, leaving them vulnerable to various costly risks. CameraMatics recognises the crucial role of IoT in the future of fleet management.

Our sophisticated GPS tracking system enables you to control fuel usage, enhance safety, and optimise efficiency, supporting your goals for sustainable operations. Gain actionable insights to reduce fuel wastage and operational costs effectively.

Capabilities include:

  • Setting fuel cost, mpg, or mileage targets for depots, teams, or individuals.
  • Tracking vehicle utilisation, refuelling, fuel consumption, and mpg.
  • Integrating tachographs and fuel cards.
  • Precise identification of non-compliance.
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Vehicle Funding Solutions by Close Brothers Vehicle Hire

Close Brothers Vehicle Hire offers a comprehensive range of vehicle solutions including vehicle rental, contract hire, finance solutions, and fleet management services. As part of the Close Brothers Group plc, we are a leading independent service provider renowned for our impartial and expert services tailored to a diverse clientele including SMEs, PLC Blue Chips, and regional operators.

Leveraging our independence and extensive experience, we provide innovative commercial vehicle finance arrangements:

  • Operating Lease: Ideal for businesses looking for vehicles without the desire for ownership.
  • Hire Purchase Plus: Combines the benefits of hire purchase with added flexibility.
  • Hire Plan: Customisable plans suited to short-term and variable needs.
  • Contract Hire: Fixed-term, fixed-cost vehicle hiring with no residual risk.
  • Daily Rental: Flexible day-to-day vehicle hiring as required.
  • Sale and Leaseback: Convert your owned fleet into a leased fleet to free up capital.
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