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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MiSalarySacrifice by Ogilvie Fleet

Ogilvie Fleet stands as the UK’s premier independent leasing company, celebrated with over 20 customer service awards in the last decade.

MiSalarySacrifice from Ogilvie Fleet allows employees to exchange a portion of their salary for a brand new car that is fully maintained and insured.

Since the salary is sacrificed before tax and National Insurance contributions are calculated, employees not only save money but also acquire a new car at a substantial discount.

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The Rightcharge Electric Fuel Card

Rightcharge is a beacon for innovative solutions tailored to EV owners, including pioneering the first-ever energy tariffs designed for them.

The Rightcharge Electric Fuel Card is a solution designed to unify EV charging for drivers, whether at home, in public spaces, or at work.

  • Flexible Payment Options: Drivers can effortlessly use the Rightcharge Card at over 37,000 charge points, using either company or personal funds.
  • Simplified Home Charging Payments: Businesses can cover home charging costs with a single payment to Rightcharge, which then allocates funds to the respective home energy suppliers, ensuring employees are reimbursed without delay.
  • Comprehensive Charging Management: A unified dashboard allows businesses to oversee all aspects of their drivers’ EV charging needs, from public and workplace charging to home setups.

Rightcharge is revolutionising the EV charging experience, making sustainable driving accessible for both households and businesses alike.

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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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EV Solutions by TMC-e

As a globally recognised, multi-award-winning firm, The Miles Consultancy excel in consolidating, analysing, and auditing data from diverse sources, delivering an average saving of 15.4% on fuel bills for our clients. Our expertise lies in devising innovative strategies that reduce both client expenses and employee costs related to business mileage and trips, backed by a savings guarantee.

TMC is poised to demystify the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) with our data-driven solutions, offering clarity and confidence in your electrification journey.

Whether you're considering electrifying your fleet or seeking to optimise your existing EVs, we're here to guide you. From establishing fair reimbursement rates for home charging to selecting the optimal charge card solution, we prioritise cost, convenience, and network coverage.

Our ongoing support and analysis post-EV deployment assess their effectiveness and explore further opportunities for successful EV integration within your fleet.

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