Issue No. 1: Octopus and CATL bring battery-swapping to UK fleets
Swap stations enter the UK charging mix, plus 13 more on cost, compliance, RVs.
Octopus and CATL plan 30 battery-swap hubs for electric HGVs by 2035
Octopus Energy and CATL launch joint venture to build battery-swapping infrastructure for electric HGVs across UK and Europe.
Gridserve doubles rapid-charge bays at A303 Solstice Park hub
Gridserve opened a 32-bay Electric Super Hub at Moto Tamworth Services, including dedicated bays for heavy commercial vehicles.
HGV safety inspection fees rise from £55 to £70 from 6 July
HGV annual safety inspection fees rise from £55 to £70, bus and coach £70 to £90, trailers £40 to £50, from 6 July. The first ATF fee rise since 2010.
Tachograph centres must update smart 2 fitment rules
DVSA issued special notice updating guidance for approved tachograph centres covering smart tachographs, software and calibration procedures.
Cupra Raval hits £23,785 to crack salary sacrifice sweet spot
Cupra launches the Raval, a sporty electric vehicle priced below £25,000, with details on range and salary sacrifice costs.
InstaVolt hits 1,000 sites with GeniePoint deal, brace for disruption
InstaVolt has agreed to acquire 228 GeniePoint charging locations, adding over 260 chargers to its UK network.
Van residual forecasts extended to 60-month cycle
CAP HPI published residual value forecasts for light commercial vehicles covering twelve to sixty month periods.
CCC warns against further ZEV mandate easing
ChargeUK comments on Climate Change Committee's progress report regarding EV mandate review.
Zero-emission cars reach 23% of new registrations
Zero-emission cars were 23% of new UK car registrations, up from 19% a year earlier, per DfT vehicle licensing statistics.
93% of new rapid chargers built outside London in two years
Over 90% of new rapid EV charging points installed outside London during the past two years, reflecting nationwide infrastructure expansion.
Company car or car allowance: which leaves more take-home pay?
Analysis comparing tax implications of company cars versus cash allowances for employee take-home pay.
ISA accuracy drops to 74% in real-world testing, Thatcham finds
Thatcham Research identifies regulatory gap in how Intelligent Speed Assist systems are evaluated for real-world performance.
Hybrids dominate trade profits as older stock outperforms new
Mature hybrid vehicles are achieving strong resale values and trade profits in the used commercial fleet market.
Polestar 4 on salary sacrifice: 4% BiK, £53,750, 385 miles
The Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor at 4% benefit-in-kind for 2026/27, from £53,750 with 385 miles WLTP. Salary sacrifice cuts 20-50% off a personal lease.
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