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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Salary Sacrifice Schemes 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.

Our attractive salary sacrifice schemes provide significant savings for both you and your employees. Employees can exchange a portion of their gross monthly salary for a new car, covering all primary running costs, thereby saving on national insurance, tax, and pension contributions—especially with low Benefit in Kind tax on electric vehicles. This arrangement not only favours your employees but also benefits your organisation by reducing national insurance and tax expenses, which you can reinvest back into the scheme.

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Safety Markings by Stewart Signs

Stewart Signs is equipped to help you plan, design, implement, and manage a targeted advertising campaign with vibrant, printed colour wraps that truly stand out. For operations after dark, our high-impact reflective livery increases visibility and exposure.

With over a third of all road accidents involving work vehicles, particularly those that stop frequently on busy roads, safety is paramount. Stewart Signs offers a specialised Hi-Vis service to help protect your drivers and the public with fully compliant high-visibility safety markings and notices.

We are here to assist you in complying with legislation and integrating safety markings with your fleet branding seamlessly. Our durable fluorescent, standard, and prismatic reflective films guarantee visibility and compliance, produced using cutting-edge manufacturing processes to handle complex designs with the most advanced materials.

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Driver Risk Monitoring by eDriving

eDriving, a subsidiary of Solera, is transforming global fleet safety by helping organisations reduce incidents, collisions, injuries, licence infractions, carbon emissions, and the total cost of fleet ownership with its innovative digital driver risk management programs.

eDriving's Driver Risk Monitoring (DRM) service delivers perpetual licence surveillance, offering unparalleled, year-round coverage – the definitive standard in licence verification. Unlike one-off motor vehicle record (MVR) checks that snapshot a single day, eDriving’s DRM service ensures year-long protection.

Benefits include:

  • Minimised Liability: Continuously safeguard against liabilities associated with employees driving on suspended, restricted, or expired licence.
  • Cost-Effective Risk Management: With 80% of driving risk stemming from just 20% of drivers, utilise eDriving's detailed data analytics to zero in on and manage your highest-risk drivers.
  • Lowered Insurance Premiums: Continuous MVR monitoring is essential for securing competitive rates from insurers.
  • Simplified FCRA Compliance: eDriving’s team handles all necessary communications, filings, and compliance requirements associated with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
  • Holistic View: The integrated DriverINDEX system merges MVR ratings with Mentor performance metrics, offering a comprehensive overview of driver risk.
  • Trusted Partner – Place your confidence in eDriving, your dependable ally, to seamlessly integrate and bolster every aspect of your risk management services. We’re fully committed to supporting you!
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Wondle for Business

Wondle was designed to alleviate the stress and accelerate the process of returning leased vehicles. Returning a lease can be a challenging period requiring substantial knowledge, expertise, and time to achieve the most favourable outcome.

Wondle revolutionises this process with its innovative tool. Wondle offers significant advantages for your automotive business, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Wondle not only simplifies the logistical challenges associated with vehicle lease returns but also provides a strategic advantage in customer engagement and operational efficiency for businesses within the automotive sector.

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