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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Telematics by Radius Vehicle Solutions

At Radius Vehicle Solutions, we are dedicated to a customer-focused approach, ensuring meticulous attention to detail through every step of our service. Radius provides comprehensive support for business fleets of all sizes, enabling teams to maintain connections with customers and colleagues, thereby enhancing operational efficiency.

Our bespoke solutions serve as a comprehensive resource, ensuring your business remains active and interconnected. Our offerings include fuel cards, telematics, vehicle leasing, EV charging points, telecoms, and more, available to businesses worldwide.

Catering to businesses of any size, from fleet managers to business owners, we offer a comprehensive range of telematics systems, including vehicle tracking, dash cams, and asset telematics. As a global frontrunner in fleet telematics solutions, we maintain over 600,000 active subscriptions worldwide.

Our Kinesis telematics software is tailored to meet your business requirements, enabling access to vital telematics data insights for informed fleet management decisions.

  • Enhance control over your vehicles and assets
  • Utilise insightful telematics data to reduce costs
  • Ensure driver safety and fleet compliance
  • Safeguard your business against disruptions and theft
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EV Charge Cards by Fuel Card Services

Fuel Card Services are among the largest independent fuel card companies in the UK, offering extensive fuel card options and comprehensive fleet services to businesses nationwide. Our experienced team provides dedicated support and consultancy to ensure you select the most suitable fuel cards and services tailored to your fleet's requirements.

EV Charge Cards offer a seamless solution for charging your business’s electric vehicles, granting access to thousands of charging points across the UK. You may also benefit from savings on electricity costs. Additionally, fleets transitioning to electric vehicles can use the same card to purchase traditional fuels.

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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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Small Business Insurance by Gallagher

Gallagher stands as one of the foremost global entities in insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting. Our dedicated team collaborates with businesses around the world to offer pertinent and influential professional advice tailored to the specific needs of each client. With over 90 years of accumulated expertise and a commitment to excellence, we navigate complex risk and human capital challenges to devise and implement effective solutions across various industries.

Gallagher’s range of standard and specialised insurance solutions caters extensively to SMEs:

  • Builders' Insurance: Comprehensive cover tailored for builders and building contractors.
  • Contractors' Insurance: Customised policies for independent contractors and sub-contractors.
  • Professional Indemnity: Essential indemnity insurance for professionals including architects, solicitors, accountants, and engineers.
  • Public Liability Insurance: Crucial protection against public liability claims.
  • Specialist Solutions: Innovative insurance products designed for the unique needs of small to medium-sized businesses.
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