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

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

The UK Government has launched its new “Get that electric feeling” campaign — and while it’s aimed at the general public, there’s a lot in it that matters directly to fleets. With EV running costs becoming a bigger part of business planning, this campaign arrives at a crucial time for operators considering the switch. At the heart of the initiative is the Electric Car Grant, offering up to £3,750 off the cost of a new EV, alongside potential savings of £1,400 a year in fuel a

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