In Episode 3 of Getting EV Right, Russ Boulton, Head of Customer Data and Innovation at Ayvens explores why not all EVs are created equal with Charlotte Patch, Head of Strategic Fleet Management at Socotec, and Matt Dillon, Head of Commercial Vehicles at Ayvens. From real‑world range versus WLTP figures to charging speeds, battery size, towing needs and common misconceptions. They unpack the key factors fleets must consider when choosing the right EVs.

Russ Boulton, Head of Customer Data and Innovation, continues the Getting EV Right series with Mark Evans, Head of Sustainability, Community & Workplace, and Matt Dale, Fleet & eMobility Consultant. They discuss the ins and outs of EV infrastructure, looking at charging opportunities, cost management, stakeholder engagement, battery health and more.

Russ Boulton, Head of Customer Data and Innovation, kicks off the new Getting EV Right series with Matthew Munford, Fleet Manager at KCOM. They chat through the real-world EV journey—covering home charging hurdles, common myths, how ready fleets really are, driver attitudes to EVs, and how telematics can help make better EV decisions.

Explore the government’s new mileage-based levy on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles starting in 2028. We break down what this means for EV owners and fleets, the potential impact on EV adoption, and how the Expensive Car Supplement threshold adjustment could ease costs for higher-value electric cars.

Dive into the postponed taxation changes on Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS) and why this delay matters for drivers, manufacturers, and fleets. We discuss how ECOS supports affordable access to vehicles and the potential consequences if the tax changes had come into force earlier.

Fuel duty cuts are being phased out, but what does this mean for petrol, diesel, and electric vehicle drivers? We discuss the evolving fuel pricing landscape, government measures to help consumers find cheaper fuel, and the critical energy reforms supporting the UK’s growing EV market.

Understand the latest changes to capital allowances for zero-emission vehicles, charging infrastructure, and commercial vehicle leasing. We explore how these tax incentives and reductions affect fleet investment decisions and the future of plug-in hybrid vehicles.

The Electric Car Grant has been extended, but uncertainty remains around van grants. Join us as we examine how these incentives influence market growth, the challenges facing electric van adoption, and what operators need to consider in this evolving landscape.

Matthew Walters, Head of Consultancy and Customer Value, sits down with Specialist Consultant Phil Jones to unpack the ins and outs of Salary Sacrifice in the wake of the budget. 

Join Matthew Walters, Head of Consultancy and Customer Value and Specialist Consultants Dom Surlis and Tash Turner, as they uncover and discuss the budget’s biggest impacts.

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