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...

EV pay-per-mile tax remains on track for April 2028

Electric vehicle drivers are still set to face a new mileage-based tax from April 2028, with the Government confirming further work on the scheme following the 2026 Autumn Budget. The Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) is designed to replace some of the fuel duty revenue lost as drivers move away ...

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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Fleet Management by Fleet Evolution

Based in the Midlands, Fleet Evolution has been a pioneer in flexible benefits and fleet services since its inception in 2010. Initially catering to smaller employers with fewer than 1,000 employees, we provide cost-neutral, flexible solutions tailored for organisations that found traditional employee car schemes too limiting or complex. Our innovation led to the launch of the UK's first electric car salary sacrifice scheme in 2012, demonstrating our commitment to accessible and sustainable fleet solutions.

Choosing the right fleet management partner is crucial. You need a trustworthy expert who will not only reduce fleet costs but also manage the entire process, bringing substantial value to your business. Fleet Evolution offers a dynamic approach to fleet management, whether you purchase, lease, or offer employees a cash alternative, ensuring outstanding service and significant savings.

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Business Contract Hire by Liquid Fleet

Liquid Fleet provides a flexible vehicle supply service tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers. We offer custom term and mileage contracts ranging from 6 to 60 months, ensuring that each agreement is perfectly matched to the client's requirements. As a preferred provider for many companies, we own our vehicles outright and can offer bespoke lease terms that provide optimal flexibility.

Business Contract Hire from Liquid Fleet is suitable for all types of businesses, including Limited Companies, Sole Traders, and Partnerships. This leasing option allows for:

  • Fixed Monthly Budgeting: Simple and predictable financial management with minimal initial expenditure.
  • Tax Efficiency: Lease rentals can be offset against taxable profits, making BCH an extremely tax-effective funding solution.
  • VAT Reclaimable: For VAT registered businesses, 100% of the VAT on the monthly rentals can be reclaimed for vans or cars used solely for business purposes. If the vehicle includes private use, 50% of the VAT is typically recoverable.
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Connected Fleet Dash Cam Solution 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.

Safeguard your fleet with our dual front dash and driver-facing camera system. This connected solution utilises cameras, compliance tools, AI, and telematics to mitigate risks by preventing accidents and identifying safety and performance issues.

Features include:

  • GPS tracking with live route and speed views.
  • DMS alerts for detecting driver distraction or fatigue.
  • Automated video capture of road incidents.
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MentorSM app by eDriving

eDriving, a subsidiary of Solera, assists organisations worldwide in reducing incidents, collisions, injuries, licence violations, carbon emissions, and the total cost of fleet ownership through its patented digital driver risk management programs.

Our comprehensive digital driver risk management solution helps organisations globally to decrease incidents, collisions, injuries, licence violations, carbon emissions, and total fleet ownership costs.

eDriving's award-winning MentorSM app integrates our patented Crash-Free Culture® risk reduction methodology. This approach is delivered from a privacy-first, data-secure platform and features a unique smartphone app. This app not only identifies risky driving behaviours but also rectifies them with in-app micro-training and coaching. It further supports drivers and managers with unparalleled professional services.

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