Fleet electrification is set to accelerate throughout 2026 as a combination of policy pressure, growing infrastructure and new technology reshapes how businesses plan their transition. The biggest driver remains the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which requires manufacturers to increase the percentage of zero‑emission cars and vans they sell each year. This trajectory pushes EVs from a long‑term ambition towards an operational necessity for businesses, especially w

Fleet operators across the UK are welcoming a major tax reform that could significantly reduce leasing costs for commercial vehicles. The Autumn Budget 2025 introduced a 40% first-year capital allowance for leased vans and light commercial vehicles, effective from 1 January 2026. This marks the first time leased assets have qualified for such relief, closing a long-standing gap in the capital allowances regime. Previously, only outright purchases benefited from full expensing