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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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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Connected Operations by Samsara

Each day, millions of people work to ensure our communities run smoothly. They are the frontlines that build our cities. Deliver our goods. Keep the water running and the lights on. Samsara is working every day to make this essential work better, safer, and easier—for organisations managing complex physical operations and the people that power them.

Samsara combines ease of use with enterprise-grade security, scalability, and flexibility, delivering results to customers of all sizes.

AI SAFETY PROGRAMS

Video technology powered by AI to keep your team safe

REAL-TIME VISIBILITY

Gain visibility across facilities, fleets, and end-customer services

WORKFLOWS & REPORTING

Streamline workflows and make data-driven decisions

ECOSYSTEM

Run your business with one integrated platform

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Fleet Management by Close Brothers Vehicle Hire

Close Brothers Vehicle Hire offers a comprehensive range of vehicle solutions including vehicle rental, contract hire, finance solutions, and fleet management services. As part of the Close Brothers Group plc, we are a leading independent service provider renowned for our impartial and expert services tailored to a diverse clientele including SMEs, PLC Blue Chips, and regional operators.

With years of expertise in commercial vehicle fleet management, we understand the complexities of managing diverse fleet sizes from single vehicles to extensive collections.

  • Modular Services: Choose from tyre management, breakdown assistance, and maintenance services to create a package that fits your needs.
  • Flexibility: Tailor your fleet management plan with our flexible service options, paying only for what you need.
  • Support Access: Benefit from both in-person and online support, irrespective of your fleet size or specialism.
  • Simplified Maintenance: A single point of contact streamlines communication, whether it’s for owned or rented vehicles.
  • Cost Management: Our transparent online information centre helps you manage costs and improve operational efficiency effectively.
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Electric Car Salary Sacrifice by Love Electric

Love Electric have meticulously developed our services from scratch to ensure we offer the best possible package for both employers and drivers. As pioneers among dedicated brokers, our salary sacrifice scheme has been refined into a custom product that perfectly aligns with any business's needs.

Guided by our core mission, we have facilitated substantial savings for companies and their employees—minimising tax liabilities, reducing carbon emissions significantly, and enhancing overall satisfaction.

  • Maximum Protection: Our flexible return options offer total peace of mind, safeguarding your business against unforeseen complications.
  • Most Inclusive: With the inclusion of Used EV options, even employees earning a modest salary can experience the benefits of driving an electric car.
  • Wide Range of Choices: Our selection ranges from the latest models to carefully selected, pre-loved used vehicles, ensuring we cater to all preferences, budgets, and requirements.
  • Total Transparency: We stand out from the competition with our straightforward pricing model— a single monthly payment covers everything, eliminating any hidden costs.
  • Simplicity and Efficiency: The tailored Company Portal we provide automates all administrative tasks, making the scheme easy to manage without the need for constant oversight.
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