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 Shortlist: four EVs for functionality, family and fun

This week’s shortlist focuses on four fully electric vehicles aimed at different fleet roles: long-range mainstream use, family SUV duties, premium all-weather driving and executive EV users. All prices are business lease figures excluding VAT and based on 10,000 miles per year. Kia EV3 Air 81.4kWh...

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...

Fleet software consolidation continues as Freeway joins Movement Software

Movement Software has acquired UK fleet-maintenance specialist Freeway Fleet Systems, bringing another established fleet platform into a wider transport-technology group. Freeway’s software covers maintenance scheduling, defect management, workshops and suppliers, parts and stores, purchasing, fuel...

ZEV mandate review closes – what fleet managers should watch next

The Government’s review of the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate closes on 23 October 2026, with potential implications for vehicle supply, discounts and future fleet pricing. The consultation is examining annual ZEV sales targets, manufacturer flexibilities, possible alternative policy approaches and ...

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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Herd Zero

Since our establishment in 2014, Herd Group has expanded into a leading national supplier, crafting custom service level agreements to ensure our customers' operations run smoothly around the clock.

Herd Zero offers adaptable, scalable solutions with comprehensive fast-charging capabilities, supporting the UK's transition to net-zero emissions. We provide seamless migration to electric fleets tailored to your business needs.

Our Herd Zero team combines thorough market analysis with our unmatched customer care to offer optimal electric vehicle solutions, ensuring your business maintains peak productivity.

Need bespoke modifications like signwriting or specialised equipment? We tailor each fleet solution to enhance your business operations, with costs either integrated into your weekly payments or covered by a one-off invoice.

Let us know your requirements, and we'll ensure they are met with precision and care.

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Paua Reimburse

Paua’s team of dedicated technologists, with first-hand experience of driving electric vehicles (EVs), understands the challenges drivers face. We recognise that adapting to charging an EV is a significant shift and are committed to simplifying this process.

Paua Reimburse is our innovative solution for fair compensation of electric vehicle drivers for business miles, developed in collaboration with Royal Mail since 2022. This initiative addresses the challenge employers face in providing appropriate business mileage reimbursement for EV drivers.

  • Full Cost Reimbursement

The government’s proposed Advisory Electricity Rate (AER) for home charging compensation is often considered inadequate. Paua Reimburse enables employers to fairly compensate drivers for home, workplace, and public charging within a unified digital framework.

  • Home Charging Benefits Without Compromise

Home charging offers the ideal scenario for many drivers—plug in overnight and wake up to a fully charged vehicle at the lowest rates. Paua Reimburse ensures fair compensation by accurately capturing mileage data and considering personal circumstances, allowing drivers and teams to fully benefit from home charging.

  • Any Vehicle, Any Charger, Any Tariff

Our solution is not limited by specific chargers, vehicle types, or energy supplier tariffs, designed with and for leading businesses to offer maximum flexibility and inclusivity.

Accurate and auditable

Say goodbye to guess work with all the digital tools to capture records of real driver business journeys and personal mileage.

Line manager sign off flows for added security and HR policy inclusion of commuting miles.

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Business Motor Insurance by The RAC

The RAC, with its heritage dating back to 1897, now supports over 8 million members, solidifying its reputation as the go-to breakdown specialists for both business and private motorists.

Keep your enterprise operational with RAC Business Motor Insurance, offered through Brightside.

The continuity of your business relies heavily on uninterrupted vehicular operation. Leveraging a network of skilled and competitive insurers, RAC Business Insurance provides access to tailor-made coverage at competitive rates.

No matter the size of your operation or the diversity of your vehicle fleet, our trusted insurance partners are committed to identifying the most fitting insurance solutions for your specific requirements. Our risk-managed approach for fleets aims to diminish accidents and reduce insurance premiums.

In the event of an accident, Brightside's dedicated team of claims specialists is merely a call away, offering expert assistance with claims to ensure minimal disruption to your business.

Vital for any business utilising vehicles, whether cars, vans, or trucks, is not only comprehensive motor insurance but also general business insurance covering assets, liabilities, and various other potential risks.

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Fleet Solutions by Adept

At Adept, we place our customers at the core of everything we do. Our professional partnerships with leading UK vehicle funders enable us to offer highly competitive pricing and superior service levels, complemented by proactive and personal account management. This distinctive approach helps our customers save time and money, allowing them to concentrate on their primary business activities.

Adept’s services span the entire lifecycle of a vehicle. We work closely with you to determine the most suitable service package for your fleet and company structure, from initial consultation to complete fleet management solutions. We are your trusted fleet partner.

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