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...

Autumn Budget 2026: What's Next? Six questions the fleet industry needs answered

A predictable Budget has provided some welcome short-term certainty for UK fleets. But behind the headlines, fundamental questions remain about the cost of electrification, vehicle taxation and the future direction of the automotive market. FleetWise examines six issues that will shape the next phas...

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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Safety Markings by Stewart Signs

Stewart Signs is equipped to help you plan, design, implement, and manage a targeted advertising campaign with vibrant, printed colour wraps that truly stand out. For operations after dark, our high-impact reflective livery increases visibility and exposure.

With over a third of all road accidents involving work vehicles, particularly those that stop frequently on busy roads, safety is paramount. Stewart Signs offers a specialised Hi-Vis service to help protect your drivers and the public with fully compliant high-visibility safety markings and notices.

We are here to assist you in complying with legislation and integrating safety markings with your fleet branding seamlessly. Our durable fluorescent, standard, and prismatic reflective films guarantee visibility and compliance, produced using cutting-edge manufacturing processes to handle complex designs with the most advanced materials.

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Funding Solutions by Lex Autolease

Whether you're looking to lease a single car or manage a vast fleet, Lex Autolease’s comprehensive suite of services ensures your needs are met with precision and expertise.

Identifying the ideal funding strategy for your business is pivotal. Our tailored solutions aim to enhance employee benefits, drive fleet cost-efficiencies, and support your sustainability initiatives.

Car Choices: A unified programme that integrates Company Car, Personal Car Leasing, and Green Salary Sacrifice schemes, Car Choices is designed to align with your company's benefits, efficiency, and environmental goals.

Business Contract Hire: An economical and straightforward solution, Business Contract Hire provides vehicles on a fixed monthly rental basis, offering clarity and simplicity in fleet leasing.

Contract Purchase: Designed for businesses looking for the flexibility to purchase their vehicle at the end of the lease term, Contract Purchase offers an efficient path to ownership.

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Van Racking by System Edstolm

With over three decades of expertise in the UK, System Edstolm specialise in delivering safe and efficient solutions to some of the nation's foremost organisations. We provide a comprehensive solution for organising your vehicle, featuring the safest and most adaptable van racking products and accessories available.

Our van racking systems are the choice of over 500,000 van users throughout the UK and Europe, affirming their trust in System Edström.

  • Six Decades of Industry Leadership Boasting more than 60 years in the van racking business, our depth of experience ensures we offer unparalleled solutions.
  • Swedish Quality Assurance Designed, developed, and manufactured in Sweden, our van racking solutions and accessories epitomise the hallmark of quality synonymous with Swedish engineering.
  • Five-Year Guarantee We stand by the durability of our vehicle racking systems and products with a comprehensive five-year warranty, provided they are installed by a System Edström certified installer.
  • Uncompromising Safety Standards Our commitment to safety is unwavering, with our van racking systems and products undergoing rigorous crash testing in the UK and Europe, adhering to ECE 17-07 and iNRS NS286 standards.
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fuelGenie+ Card

Owned and operated by Worldline IT Services UK Limited, fuelGenie collaborates with leading retailers like Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Shell to offer comprehensive business fuel card solutions. With a solid history spanning 17 years, we have been the backbone of fuel card programmes for the UK's foremost supermarkets.

fuelGenie+ offers all the advantages of fuelGenie, along with extended network access, additional flexibility, and more benefits for a nominal card fee. If you're new to fuelGenie, you're in for a treat with our array of benefits.

Our fuel cards ensure you're only paying the pump price, free from additional surcharges. With over 2,200 participating locations across the UK, including many Shell stations, monitoring and controlling expenditure is simpler than ever. Your drivers will have access to more amenities, allowing for convenient breaks and refuels. Plus, our app helps locate the nearest petrol stations swiftly, and our account management tools significantly ease administrative tasks.

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