Alan Thompson, Fleet Risk Consultant at Zurich Insurance

Fleet1000 speaks to Alan Thompson, Fleet Risk Consultant at Zurich Insurance, on driver behaviour, hidden risk and why most incidents are preventable "Most collisions are the result of poor decision-making and driver behaviour, rather than lack of skill or vehicle defects."   After more than 30 y...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for reducing EV cost uncertainty

1. Start with your real operating profile, not generic assumptions Decisions are often based on averages rather than how the fleet actually runs. The starting point should be your real-world duty cycle – how far vehicles travel, where they operate, and how they’re used across the day. That includes...

Center Parcs launches Tusker salary sacrifice scheme following strong employee demand

Center Parcs has launched a salary sacrifice car scheme with Tusker after seeing significant employee interest in the benefit, with 19 vehicle orders already placed since launch. According to the company, 30% of employees logged into the scheme within the first week, with early engagement including...

UK public EV charging network surpasses major milestone

The UK’s public EV charging network has surpassed 120,000 chargers for the first time, with ultra-rapid charging continuing to show the strongest growth. New figures from Zapmap show 1,308 net new chargers were added during April, bringing the UK total to 120,388 devices across on-street, destinati...

Had a write-off? Rising £2.1bn trend puts EV repair and insurance costs in focus

A surge in insurance write-offs is highlighting a growing challenge for fleets as the industry shifts to electric vehicles: repairability and whole-life cost. A widely shared LinkedIn post from GreenFlip CEO Amandeep Kalra detailed how a minor collision led to a Category N write-off, despite limite...

Daf launches electric truck route simulator to assess EV viability

Daf has launched a new interactive Electric Route Simulator designed to help fleets assess whether electric trucks are operationally viable for specific routes before committing to deployment. The tool allows operators to input customer-defined routes and simulate range performance across Daf’s ele...

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Leasing Solutions by Affinity Leasing

As the foremost provider of flexible and cost-effective car lease schemes, Affinity Leasing limited cater to millions of members from the UK's largest businesses and organisations. With an extensive range of company car schemes and numerous registered organisations under our belt, we are proud to lead the market in leasing and finance, offering discounted vehicle rates exclusively to our members.

PCP: Personal Contract Purchase

  • Flexibility to Buy: This is our most flexible financing option, allowing you to purchase the vehicle at the end of your lease term.

PCH: Personal Contract Hire

  • Hassle-Free Leasing: Simply return the vehicle at the end of the lease period.

BCH: Business Contract Hire

  • Business-Focused Leasing: A comprehensive, one-stop solution for all business vehicle leasing needs.
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Contract Hire by Specialist Fleet Services Ltd

Established in 1992, Specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS) has grown to become a renowned contract hire and fleet management company, known for its competitive and flexible service offerings. Acquired by Paragon Bank, a member of Paragon Banking Group, in November 2015, SFS operates from Northampton, featuring an on-site workshop.

We provide flexible, nationwide service from short-term to decade-long leases. Our contract hire solutions are designed after understanding our customers' operational demands and budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and service enhancement. Our offerings include hassle-free vehicle disposal at contract end.

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EV Car Leasing by Hippo Leasing

At Hippo Leasing, we are committed to providing exceptional car lease deals that cater to everyone, regardless of your budget or credit history. Whether you're eyeing a new set of wheels, struggling with poor credit, or have no deposit, we offer a range of leasing options to suit your needs.

Electric car leasing offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to ownership, especially with the higher purchase costs associated with electric and hybrid vehicles:

  • Simplicity and Flexibility: Arrange your lease with ease and return the vehicle at the end of your contract. This frees you from the long-term responsibilities of ownership and allows you to switch cars every few years.
  • Hippo Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Ideal for businesses, this scheme enables both employees and employers to enjoy great perks with no upfront fees or credit checks, all while saving on electric vehicle leases.
  • Comprehensive Service: We handle all the paperwork, making your transition to an electric vehicle as smooth as possible.
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EV Charge Card by Paua

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.

Our EV charge card, coupled with an app and a fleet management dashboard, grants access to over 43,000 charging points across the UK.

An EV charge card facilitates access to charging stations, enabling drivers to initiate and conclude charging sessions without the necessity for cash or credit cards, typically utilising RFID technology. These cards are provided by organisations managing charging station access, linked to a user’s account for seamless billing of charging costs.

Paua leads the market with the Paua card, distributed to all drivers, streamlining the charging process. Save Time.

Save Money. Experience an Improved User Experience

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