The UK’s electric vehicle charging network has reached a major milestone, with new analysis from the Department for Transport (DfT) suggesting there are now more public EV chargers than petrol and diesel fuel pumps nationwide. According to the DfT, there were over 116,000 publicly available EV chargers across the UK at the start of 2026. By comparison, the department estimates there are around 61,000 fuel pumps, based on the number of petrol stations and average fuelling posi

The UK government has announced a significant increase to home and workplace electric vehicle (EV) charge point grants, a move designed to make EV adoption easier and more affordable for businesses, fleet operators and employees. From 1 April 2026, the maximum grant available for installing an EV charge point at home or work will rise from £350 to up to £500 per socket, covering almost half the cost of a typical installation. The enhanced support will be available until March

Octopus Energy has launched a new service designed to make it easier for businesses to move their fleets over to electric vehicles, as more companies look to cut emissions and manage rising fuel costs. Called Octopus Fleet , the new offering brings together charging, payments and energy solutions in one place, aiming to remove some of the practical barriers that often slow down fleet electrification. The service is aimed at businesses at all stages of the transition, from tho

2026 is shaping up to be a turning point for fleet operators, as proactive fleet management moves from a “nice to have” to an operational necessity. Industry experts say rising costs, tougher regulations and growing vehicle complexity are pushing fleets to move away from reactive decision‑making and towards smarter, data‑led management. For many years, fleet technology focused on collecting information – vehicle location, mileage, fuel use and driver behaviour. But simply hav

A new Europcar Mobility Group UK study has found that cost remains the single biggest barrier preventing businesses from adopting electric vehicles (EVs) into their fleets. The findings, published in Europcar’s latest EV Barometer, track sentiment across business fleets and company drivers throughout 2025. The research highlights a sector that is increasingly open to electrification — but still held back by financial concerns. While the outlook has improved compared to previo

A growing skills crisis in the UK’s vehicle repair and salvage sector is now directly pushing up repair costs, raising insurance premiums, and causing longer repair wait times — a situation Thatcham Research says is reaching a critical point. Thatcham’s findings reveal a sector struggling to keep pace with rapidly evolving automotive technology, especially electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced driver‑assistance systems (ADAS). These systems require more advanced technical skil

A growing skills gap in the UK’s automotive sector is raising concerns as new data shows that only one‑in‑four vehicle technicians are currently qualified to work on electric vehicles (EVs). According to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), just 26% of the UK technician workforce held an EV qualification at the end of Q3 2025, a proportion that has stagnated as training rates slow. The IMI’s latest data reveals that the number of technicians gaining EV accreditation fel

Fleet operators across the UK are being urged to move quickly to secure government support for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, as several key funding schemes enter their final months. With deadlines looming and installation lead times tightening, the industry warns that fleets delaying action could face significantly higher costs—and risk falling behind in the race toward electrification. Two major schemes—the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) and the EV infrastr

The RAC is significantly expanding its telematics offering after forming a new strategic partnership with telematics specialist CalAmp. The move introduces a more advanced version of the RAC Connected  platform, giving fleet operators access to enhanced fleet‑management tools, AI‑powered video technology and automated crash detection features. The upgraded platform is designed to help fleets reduce risk, improve driver safety and manage operating costs more effectively. One o