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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Fleet Management Software by Wialon Hosting

Wialon stands at the forefront of fleet management software and IoT, tracking over 3.7 million mobile and stationary units across more than 150 countries worldwide.

Our cloud-based monitoring system is securely hosted in our data centres, providing access to the Wialon monitoring system directly from your browser. Start your integrator business with nothing more than a laptop.

  • Free Servers: Our Fleet Management SaaS solutions are securely hosted in Wialon data centres.
  • Quick Start: The cloud service, along with any extensions, is activated within an hour.
  • Stability: We commit to 99.5% system stability, as detailed in our Service Level Agreement (SLA).
  • Security: Data safety is paramount; we store information securely in the Netherlands and the USA.
  • Convenience: Avoid the burden of a one-time payment, enjoying ease and flexibility.
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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.

Please visit our website Paua Reimburse (pauatech.com)

 

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Rental Services by Zenith

As the UK's premier independent entity in leasing, fleet management, and vehicle outsourcing Zenith’s extensive experience has furnished us with unparalleled industry insights, ensuring you're exceptionally well catered for, no matter your requirements.

Boasting access to 300,000 vehicles across 1,500 locations, we're confident in our ability to meet your needs, whether that's for short-term or long-term rental, or any rental period that suits you.

We offer on-demand, nationwide access to cars, specialist vehicles, and more. Whether you need a vehicle for a day, three months, or longer, our approach to vehicle rental is straightforward, with transparent, uniform pricing across the UK.

Our online booking system is designed for simplicity and efficiency, understanding that time is of the essence. This is why we pride ourselves on industry-leading response times from order to delivery.

Expect comprehensive UK coverage with the convenience of home or office delivery, on-airport collection, and rapid delivery including the option to choose the make, model, and additional specifications. Our extensive LCV network also provides access to 4x4s, specialist modifications, custom conversions, and Chapter 8 compliant livery.

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Grey Fleet Monitoring by RED Driver Training

RED driver training courses are meticulously designed to elevate your employees to higher standards of safety and efficiency behind the wheel. Our curriculum spans a vast array of subjects, including defensive driving techniques, proper vehicle upkeep, licence verification, and acquisition.

Managing a grey fleet — permitting employees to use their personal vehicles for business purposes — is an effective strategy, provided there's diligent oversight regarding the health and maintenance of these vehicles.

This approach can significantly lower costs compared to maintaining a company-owned fleet and eliminates the initial outlay for purchasing or leasing vehicles.

A well-managed grey fleet can offer substantial advantages over company-owned vehicle management. However, without proper management, a grey fleet may present challenges not typically associated with company-owned fleets. Encouraging drivers to utilise their personal vehicles for business travel can offer a more cost-efficient solution for smaller, low-mileage organisations than operating a fleet of company vehicles.

Our grey fleet management service ensures you harness these benefits effectively, maintaining the balance between cost-efficiency and fleet safety.

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