100 Trusted Brands Report 2025

Trusted Brands in Fleet

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Welcome

We live in strange times, when Trust seems a much rarer commodity than it ever has before.

In a world of fake news, baseless social media posts and divisive politics, knowing who and what you can trust is more important than ever, be that news sources, marketing campaigns or even suppliers of products and services.

Now in its third year, 100 Trusted Brands in Fleet lists those organisations providing products and services in the vehicle leasing sector that fleet managers can rely on. It enables you to make your fleet-buying decisions more easily and quickly, and with added confidence.

“Our

Each of these 100 trusted brands, has gained the confidence of its customers through collaboration, transparency, honesty and, most importantly, delivery. They now reap the rewards of positive ‘word-of-mouth’ endorsements and recommendations.

comprehensive list

is based on the in-depth feedback from 400+ active fleet managers”

John Sootheran, Editor 360 Media Group

Our comprehensive list, in nine categories, is based on the in-depth feedback of 400 active fleet managers. The aggregation and curation of their experiences is carried out by Fleet Trends, the datacollection division of 360 Media Group Limited.

100 Trusted Brands in Fleet brings all this information together in one accessible report, that’s designed to make your shortlisting and buying decisions more assured than ever. In addition to our invaluable lists of the top Trust performers, we have interviews with three influential industry leaders, along with advice and insight from 360’s four fleet experts.

John Sootheran

Editor, 360 Media Group e: john@360mediagroupltd.com w: 360mediagroupltd.com

“Trust is hard earned and easily lost. Brands that measure trust hold a competitive advantage, demonstrating their values as they strive for longterm success. 360 Media Group insight reveals a clear correlation between awareness, trust and brand consideration, and those brands deemed trustworthy are in the best position to win future business.”

Ian Richardson, Managing Director, 360 Media Group

Rental & Mobility Services

shortlist 74 SMR (Service, Maintenance and Repair) & Vehicle Conversions

75 SMR & Vehicle Conversions supplier shortlist

76 A-Z listing of 100 Trusted Brands' top performers –your instant Shortlist

78 Glossary of terms – be an instant expert with our comprehensive A-Z guide!

Why 100 Trusted Brands is the essential report for fleet managers

We distributed an in-depth survey questionnaire to over 400 current fleet managers, asking them to offer feedback on their experiences and perceptions of products and services in the fleet sector. We requested feedback specifically relating to the levels of trust they have in the suppliers they collaborate with, and how that influences their choices.

The resulting data was collated and analysed to create overall scores and rankings.

We also harvested anecdotal feedback on the trustworthiness of the brands involved.

“Reliability, integrity, competence, consistency, transparency and delivery are all key factors in developing trusting business relationships and collaborations”

What that means to you

Whatever products or services you want to acquire for your fleet, multiple research programmes have shown that trust is a critical element in any business relationship. High levels of trust often lead to longterm, mutually-beneficial affiliations, which save both parties time and money. Frequently, this leads to further collaborations and future opportunities, both company-wise and personally.

Our research highlights 100 businesses in nine sectors, which understand the importance of trust, and the components which create it. These businesses generate a positive brand essence that

goes beyond their direct customers, and becomes widely recognised across the industry.

All 100 trusted organisations have built business cultures that give customers the confidence to work with them and rely on them. This is based on a belief that their actions and intentions are consistent, reliable and ethical, and, in this way, trust becomes a foundational element of successful business relationships, transactions and collaborations.

In the complex and ever-changing world of fleet transition, it’s inevitable that not everything will go to plan. Trusting a partner business to recognise, reveal and rectify any issues is essential, and the lessons learned can then be applied to any future problems you might encounter.

Effective shortlisting

By analysing nine key fleet sectors, this report makes your shortlisting decisions much easier and quicker, and it increases confidence and justification in your choices.

In any business, time is money, and making the right choices first time is critical. That means our instant shortlisting data is more important and valuable than ever.

“We reveal the businesses which, instil the greatest levels of trust and confidence across nine crucial sectors. Use this guide to save time and money when shortlisting”

Using this report

How to make the most of the information it contains

All nine of the industry sectors we’ve evaluated in this report could be critical elements in your fleet’s transition towards 2035 clean-energy compliance.

Businesses in each section of the report deliver products and services designed to help your drive towards a clean fleet. They can save you time and money and, just as importantly, deliver quantifiable results and data to help you manage and focus your efforts effectively.

According to our in-depth research with 400 fleet managers, when it comes to trust, these are the best of the best in their sectors.

From page 18, you’ll find all these best trust performers listed by sector.

Managing Director, 360 Media Group e: ian@360mediagroupltd.com w: 360mediagroupltd.com Ian Richardson

Each category has its top ‘trust performers’ listed, with the very highest-scoring businesses having Highly Recommended status bestowed upon them.

The co-founder and Managing Director of 360 Media Group Limited, Ian Richardson, explains:

“Our 2025 report features 21 brands positioned for growth; with their Highly Recommended status making them essential candidates in any fleet-buying shopping list.

“The Highly Recommended brands have achieved the Upper Quartile score in their respective supplier category. The recipients of these accolades are determined by identifying the number of brands in each category, ranking those brands in descending order and selecting the top 25% brands. This achievement is recognised with our Highly Recommended status.”

"This is a who’s-who of the fleet supply chain and is the only national award that is 100% voted for by fleets.

“Our 100 Trusted Brands in Fleet

“The Highly Recommended brands have achieved the Upper-Quartile score in their respective supplier category”

Many of the top 100 Trusted businesses have taken the opportunity to tell you more about their products and services on the profile pages you'll find in each section. Meanwhile, all 100 businesses appear on our supplier shortlists at the end of the relevant category section.

Alternatively, you can head online to our Digital Marketplace, where, as well as our supplier shortlists, you’ll find a growing number of recommended products and services appearing over the coming months. Ultimately, this will become your definitive resource for finding all the products, facilities and deals you’ll need to optimise the running of your fleet.

the guesswork out of sourcing fleet suppliers, with peer recommendations reinforcing future buying decisions.”

"On pages 76-77, all 100 of the most trusted businesses in our survey are listed by sector, and in alphabetical order – your ‘instant shortlist’. Alternatively, if you scan this QR code, you can access a digital version to keep on your device until it's needed for your next round of fleet procurement."

Executive summary

TIan Richardson

Managing Director, 360 Media Group

his, the third 100 Trusted Brands in Fleet report, assesses the levels of trust and confidence that buyers have in the fleet supply chain. As fleets gear up for the transition to electric vehicles, the need for reliable suppliers of products and services is greater than ever, in fact, 53% of fleets cite product news as their numberone information need according to the latest Fleet Market Tracker Report

The delay, until 2035, in banning the sale of new

petrol and diesel cars and vans, shows little sign of diminishing fleets’ appetite to explore and evaluate the suppliers that can best help them make the zero-emissions transition.

The 100 Trusted Brands in Fleet report is compiled to help fleets make better procurement decisions, acting as a barometer of quality when sourcing and evaluating suppliers. With 100 brands, across nine broad supplier categories, we are seeing a raft of innovations and the broadening of capabilities from traditional brands, along with a host of new entrants.

The Leasing category delivers the greatest number of trusted brands, with Fleet & Risk Services and Tracking rounding off the Top 3. EV Services represents 11% of the brands included

in the latest listing, placing it joint fourth alongside Fleet Software and Rental.

Interestingly, all categories now include electric vehicles in their criteria, from funding to software.

As fleets make plans for the multi-faceted transition to EVs, there's never been a more important time for providers to be perceived as trustworthy, and particularly by fleet managers.

71% of fleet buyers cite trust as the key attribute in a supply partner. However, trust is no longer based simply on the ability to deliver today; instead, it’s essential they help fleets navigate the challenges of tomorrow, too. Fleets increasingly rely on the expertise, integrity and transparency of suppliers to help them make the right choices, and, with fleets rating their EV knowledge at just 6/10, suppliers that step-up to support fleets are more likely to position their brand to win.

Knowledge gaps exist, especially around where to charge, installing home chargers, reclaiming charging expenses and car choice. These uncertainties are accentuated by new brands appearing in the supply chain, and new ways of working, such as the agency model, limited dealer networks and collaborations to deliver end-to-end solutions for EV ownership. Leasing relationships are therefore pivotal as fleets transition from ICE to EV, with the pricing disparity often a trigger to source additional quotes or to review providers.

● 1-in-5 fleets does not offer their drivers a choice of EV company car, this creates a grey-fleet risk, as drivers may have the option to opt out of the company car scheme.

● 49% of fleets agree that BIK Tax certainty to 2028 will have a positive impact on their fleet.

● The announcement to delay the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans has had little effect on company car fleets, with 62% of fleets expecting to have at least 50% of their vehicles powered by electric by 2028.

● Large fleets are more likely to have progressed their electric-car transition, with just 3% of them not yet started to adopt company car BEVs.

● Salary Sacrifice Schemes are poised for growth, as the certainty around BIK tax through to 2028 has created confidence in fleets delivering employee benefits. See our buying guide from page 62 and supplier shortlist on page 67.

● Consolidating suppliers is the key to simplifying a fleet's future, according to 18% of car fleets.

“71% of fleet buyers cite trust as the key attribute in a supply partner. However, trust is no longer based simply on the ability to deliver today; instead, it’s essential they help fleets navigate the challenges of tomorrow”

The following pages comprise primary research from the latest FleetTrends Outlook report. In it, we have selected a number of highlights that may act as discussion points between fleets and suppliers:

Policy and decision making

● Just half of fleets have a current fleet policy in place. This is a critical tool to outline the expectations and rules for operating a companyfunded asset, and will aid communications when decisions around EV adoption are made.

● The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model is one of the best tools for justifying a transition to EVs, yet only around 50% of fleets say that they understand it. Greater fleet education is required around this subject to accelerate the growth in fleet EV adoption.

● Just 1-in-3 fleets has a clear understanding of the agency model. With a number of OEMs rolling out this model, and others reversing their plans, confusion reigns. It is worth checking with the relevant brands on what the benefits are to you.

Company car fleet purchasing trends

● 41% of fleets have reviewed the monthly rental bands for their car choice lists to accommodate electric cars.

● 54% of fleets provide the option to trade-up to an electric car.

Van fleet buying trends

● Van fleets are feeling confident, with 41% expected to run a larger fleet in the next 12 months.

● Electric vehicles dominate the key challenges outlined by fleets. The highest-ranked issues include: charging, implementation, payments and planning.

● 19% of fleets are investigating the potential of workplace charge points in the next 12 months.

● 49% of vehicle fleets currently use EV payment solutions.

● 20% of fleets are considering EV driver training.

● Finance lease is predicted to grow as a proportion of the van-funding mix, with fleets expecting to fund up to 26% of their new vans using this method.

● Collaboration and partnerships to reduce vehicle movement is seen as the number-one enabler to future-proofing the van fleet.

Over the following pages, the report outlines fleet strategy, growth opportunities, cost-reduction priorities, pain points, investment priorities and electric fleet progression.

Data Sources

Finding information

The number one source of information for fleets in transition to EVs is manufacturer websites. Fleets also trust the information provided in manufacturer e-newsletters, and 1-in-4 fleets also uses LinkedIn as a source of trusted information. This information is accessed via a wide range of digital devices, while printed products are also heavily relied upon.

UK Fleet Market Research

An introduction to 360 Media Group’s incisive market research

The latest FleetTrends study reveals end-user fleet priorities, based on interviews with 200 fleet managers conducted in Q1 2024. The survey focused on the fleets' agendas for the next 12 months.

The following eight pages present a snapshot of the report’s findings, outlining strategies to contend with economic conditions and operational challenges, to help fleet managers future-proof their businesses.

FleetTrends is the research division of 360 Media Group and benchmarks brand health and market performance. In this way, it acts as an early warning system for the fleet industry, allowing it to identify

“As fleets transition to electric vehicles, the supply chain has an opportunity to step up and support them with practical advice and operational excellence”

Ian Richardson, Managing Director, 360 Media Group Ltd

trends and act upon them. Our fleet omnibus surveys deliver topical insights to help fleets evidence their business case, and it also informs the supply chain’s growth priorities.

To access the full report or request insights to support your plans, please contact ian.richardson@360mediagroupltd.com

Key contents

Fleet Strategy

Flexibility and agility are key for the future of the company car fleet.

Enablers of future vision Consolidation and collaboration are critical to help fleets futureproof.

Survey of end-user fleet attitudes

The following pages are based on quantitative and qualitative research by 360 Media Group

Following the Budget, 360 Media Group conducted a survey of 84 fleet decision makers, exploring business plans for 2025.

Among the principal findings were:

64 % of fleets say cost reduction is their number one strategic priority for 2025.

51 % expect to increase their volumes of electric cars, but 27% still do not have any EVs.

45 % are still considering hybrids and PHEVs, despite the Budget’s BiK tax changes.

66% favour a 2030 deadline, or sooner, for the phase out of the sale of ICE cars.

66% plan to install workplace charging infrastructure in the next 12 months.

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"Since 2020, all our orders have been focused on BEVs and PHEVs, aligning with our cultural values and significantly reducing the tax burden. We actively encourage the adoption of company cars across the business."

Fleet Manager, large corporate fleet.

Car and Van fleet sizes of respondents

1-10

Cost reduction tops fleet agenda

Sustainability is well down the list of business priorities for 2025

Reducing cost overshadows every other strategic priority of car fleets for 2025. Inflation in vehicle acquisition costs and lease rates, compared to the vehicles they are replacing, have made budgetary concerns the number one issue for fleet decision makers.

As a result, reducing overall costs is a strategic priority for 64% of fleets, accorded almost twice the importance of any other priority.

The quest to access more affordable insurance, cited by 36% of respondents, reflects the relentless inflation impacting repair costs. According to the Association of British Insurers, total repair costs in Q3 2024 were 26% higher than the same quarter in 2023.

The transition to electric cars is only the third placed strategic priority for fleets, highlighting the fact that companies are prioritising their own sustainability as viable businesses well ahead of environmental sustainability.

Overall, 80% of the companies surveyed are confident they will not have to order EVs in order

to source the vehicles they want due to OEMs applying ZEV Mandate pressure (and only 27% are encountering difficulties ordering the cars and vans they want). This perhaps reflects the research’s bias towards fleets running fewer than 100 vehicles and the fact that the mandate is largely impacting larger fleets.

Business Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has acknowledged the challenges faced by the automotive industry in meeting the ZEV mandate's requirements. He stated that the government has "heard you loud and clear" and announced a review of the mandate, with further consultations planned to address these concerns.

Government's Position: Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds Top 10 strategic priorities for car fleets in

Manage supply constraints due to ZEV mandate

Free up cash from vehicles (refinance)

Reduce fleet administrative burden

Invest in fleet management software

Recruit and retain staff

Fleets associate EVs with higher costs

Higher lease rates and acquisition prices overshadow ‘fuel’ and tax savings

End user fleets are exploring multiple strategies to control the cost of electrifying their cars and vans.

Electric vehicles may offer competitive total costs of ownership when their tax advantages are taken into account, assuming that business mileages can be reimbursed at domestic charging rates. But their higher immediate impact on P&L budgets, due to more expensive lease rentals or purchase prices compared to ICE equivalents, and especially compared to the cost of vehicles being defleeted, is a source of anxiety for decision makers.

To mitigate these elevated costs, 49% of the businesses surveyed by 360 Media Group said they have either started or are actively engaged in sourcing used EVs for short-term leases.

A further 31% of fleets intend to limit the brands on their company car choice lists, and only 30% are planning to adjust their lease rate bandings to reflect the higher rentals. A similar number are encouraging drivers to contribute to the cost of

Fleet plans to navigate higher costs of EVs

their new company cars, using some of the benefitin-kind tax savings from switching out of an ICE car.

Sourcing cars from new entrant OEMs also forms part of cost-cutting plans for 43% of fleets, although one-third lack confidence in these new players’ dealer networks and aftersales support.

Moreover, more than half (54%) also expect bigger discounts on EVs from established manufacturers due to their efforts to meet the terms of the ZEV Mandate.

“End

user fleets are actively investigating all options to reduce the cost of electrifying their vehicles”

Ian Richardson, managing director, 360 Media Group

Van fleets search for cost-cutting strategies

Flexi-hire products, efficiency drives and electrification are all high on 2025 agendas

Economic uncertainty is leading fleets to seek greater flexibility in their vehicle finance arrangements. While there is little that businesses can do about the impact of interest rates on their bottom line, 42% of fleet decision makers blame inflexible payment terms for driving up fleet costs, and 39% point the finger at expensive earlytermination penalties.

Flexible terms are particularly important in the light commercial vehicle sector, where 42% of the businesses surveyed forecast that they will have greater demand for van rental over the next 12 months, while 30% said their need for LCV flexirental solutions will be 'stronger' or 'much stronger' next year.

Among the top 10 strategic priorities for van fleet

Top 10 strategic priorities for van fleets in 2025

Reduce overall costs

Transition to electric vans

Implement charging solutions

Reduce the fleet admin burden

Reconfigure journey planning and payloads

operators, eight are focused on cost cutting and efficiency, highlighting the price sensitivity of the market. The relatively high priority accorded to the transition to eLCVs, and implementing charging solutions, will surprise both leasing and rental firms, which have yet to see this proposed interest develop into demand.

“How could a leasing company improve its offer? A reduction in the maintenance element of eLCVs, more flexibility around contract termination, and better management of ‘vehicle off road’ times”

Fleet manager, 2500 vehicle utility fleet

Invest in fleet management software

Improve employee productivity

Secure greater flexibility in vehicle funding method

Free up cash from vehicles (refinance)

Access in-vehicle diagnostic data

Fleets require supplier support to help cut costs

Businesses need help with fleet management and charging to mount efficiency drive

End-user fleets are seeking more support from suppliers as they attempt to navigate the inflationary pressures impacting their cost bases.

The survey by 360 Media Group indicates that fleet decision makers are looking for data and insights to drive efficiencies, reduce expenditure and avoid costly errors.

The legacy of first generation workplace charging infrastructure haunts some fleets, with ‘dumb’ chargers unable to communicate their state of health, sync with driver apps or allocate charging costs to relevant departments.

The research found that 38% of businesses expect to have a stronger demand for fleet management in 2025 (only 9% anticipate weaker demand), and 37% are looking for third-party support to install workplace chargers.

Current cost-cutting strategies are based on data analysis, fuel-economy drives, renegotiating contracts and more stringent management of grey fleet expenditure.

There is also a groundswell of opinion among fleet customers that leasing companies hold the answer to these challenges, and they are looking to suppliers for the data and insights needed to drive their future strategies.

“We need a way to work with good-quality data and combine it with other good-quality data from other suppliers to provide actionable insights. We need suppliers willing and able to make the connections,” said the manager of a 1000-plus vehicle fleet.

“Our workplace charging hasn’t kept up with modern needs. We face challenges with reporting costs, managing queues and reconciling usage with cost centres”

Fleet manager, construction sector, 400 vehicles

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Summary of pain points and influences

Operational Pain Points

The top three operational pain points are: organising vehicle servicing and maintenance, paying and reporting for fuel, and tracking and routing. Unplanned vehicle downtime and organising hire vehicles are likely to be related challenges and score almost the same as the thirdplace pain point.

Fleet Management Pain Points

The top three fleet management pain points are: unexpected costs, lack of transparency with the current fleet, and managing vehicle data. Corporate fleets and SMEs also cite the transition to electric vans as joint third. Corporate fleets also recognise the admin burden of running a low-emission fleet.

Leasing Pain Points

The top three pain points with leasing providers are: consistency in maintaining vehicles, unexpected costs and emissions reporting. Integration of supplier data is the third greatest pain point for SMEs.

Influential Factors

Fleet software, integrated data solutions and the bundling of EV charging are the top three requirements when considering a new provider.

“It's important to be in control and to be able to access competitive rates, terminate the vehicle and request new ones directly”

Fleet Manager, large corporate car and van fleet.

“We would like to see a reduction in the maintenance element of monthly effective rentals, to accurately reflect the maintenance costs for EVs”

Fleet Manager, Utilities sector.

“A one-stop shop is vital when leasing a fleet of vehicles. It streamlines the process by offering all the necessary services: vehicle selection, financing, and maintenance, in a single place”

Fleet Manager, UK Charity Sector

Influential Factors for choosing a leasing provider by fleet size

Fleet management software, integrated data solutions and bundled EV charging are the top three requirements when considering a new leasing provider.

Zapmap EVCharging Survey

The UK’s most in-depth EV-charging survey reveals this year’s winners and losers in the public-charging arena

Zapmap, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, has announced its annual satisfaction rankings for the UK's public-charging networks.

Now in their seventh year, the league tables are generated from EV driver responses to Zapmap’s annual EV-charging survey, last conducted in October 2024. The survey is the most comprehensive study of EV drivers in the UK, and saw responses from over 3700 battery-electricvehicle drivers.

This year, Zapmap has grouped rapid and ultra-rapid public charging networks into two categories, based on network size. These are Medium-sized networks (with between 100 and 300 charge points), and Large-sized networks (with over 300 charge points).

Zapmap awards a ‘Best EV Charging Network’ accreditation to the top scorer in each category, with other top performers, who achieve at least a 3.5 Star overall rating, receiving an ‘EV Driver Recommended’ title.

Survey respondents rated their overall satisfaction out of five stars, for networks they use regularly. They also rated their level of satisfaction in five key areas: reliability, ease of use, customer support, value for money and payment options.

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EV Services

The most-trusted brands in the EV Services sector for 2025 are revealed

As thousands of business fleets transition to electric vehicles each year, there’s never been a more important time for the fleet manager to understand what innovation, assistance, products and services are available to help make that evolution a smooth and effective one.

The changes are likely to take several years for the largest fleets, so making the right choice of partner at the outset is essential, and that’s right across the broad range of EV Services. Payments, charging, sustainability, admin and fleet data are just a few of the elements that the professional fleet manager will need to get to grips with and procure.

Our Trusted Brands research highlights the suppliers that have earned the highest trust ratings from the 400+ fleet managers who took part in our survey. They’ve earned this valuable accolade through their transparency, great communication, reliability, problem-solving and innovation, and, of course, their ability to deliver year after year.

The biggest advances are in the digitalnetworking sphere, where data from any number of sources can be collated and presented to help fleet managers save time, money… and stress.

Rightcharge

The Electric Fuel Card with a twist — effortlessly stay on top of your drivers' home tariff rates, whether they have a smart meter or not. All home charging costs are reimbursed directly to their home energy bill. Plus, your drivers get everything they need to stay focused on the job at hand: a single charge card that provides access to 60,000+ chargers, from lamp post to ultra-rapid. For businesses, all public and home charging costs are consolidated into one simple bill. With Rightcharge's Electric Fuel Card, managing EV charging is simple, accurate and automatic.

FACT FILE

● Public, home and work charging

● Automated driver reimbursement

● Home-charging software

● Hands-off tariff management

● Direct-to-energy-supplier payments

● 50,000+ public charge points

● 30+ public network operators

● Fraud protection

● Multi-award winning

● Option for expense-only drivers

● Contact us at hello@rightcharge.co.uk  or 0808 164 1045

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Dynamon

Dynamon’s data analytics and simulation tools help businesses ensure their transport operations are as sustainable, cost-effective and efficient as possible.

Developed to help in the transition to EVs, Dynamon’s ZERO software uses advanced data analytics to help commercial fleets, consultants, leasing companies and charging providers identify the most suitable EVs and routing, the necessary charging infrastructure, costs and even depot energy requirements.

ZERO takes the guesswork out of these largescale and complex electrification decisions, replacing it with advanced, data-driven analysis and modelling. It identifies which vehicles and depots can transition immediately, and which need more time; allowing the evolution and investment to be phased effectively.

FACT FILE

● EV selection ● Grid and charging

● Transition planning ● Infrastructure insight

● Aerodynamic analysis ● Tyre choice analysis ● Tariff optimisation ● Public charging ● Cost analysis

About ZERO

As part of ZERO, Dynamon’s bespoke vehicle database predicts an EV's range based on payload, specification and the ambient temperature. Meawhile, data insights enable the planning and roll-out of charging frameworks, revealing the energy required for EV adoption. It also enables fleets to assess the financial implications of owning and operating EVs, compared to traditional ICE models.

ZERO also helps to identify the most cost-

effective electricity pricing plans for charging EVs, and it enables fleets to forecast electricity demand for EV charging based on historical operation data.

This data can be presented for each business location throughout the day, while ZERO’s charging-structure analysis can locate the best public charging points nearby.

Paua

Introducing Paua. We build technology to make managing electric fleets and payments easy.

Just one brilliant card and app helps your fleet drivers to simplify their recharging, pay quickly and optimise effortlessly. Paua offers a seamless system that delivers hassle-free driver and fleet manager experiences via our innovative and intuitive fleetmanagement dashboard.

Our whole mission is to make your life easier, by adding features including:

● Overstay fee breakdown, to help reduce costs

● Start and stop charging alerts

● Notes section for each charging session

● Real-time monitoring of live-charging sessions

● Paua helps drivers to locate any one of 50,000 connectors nationwide, then pay for and monitor their consumption, quickly and easily.

We collaborate with over 35 of the country’s biggest and best network partners to ensure your

● Integrated public, home and depot charging functionality

● 50,000+ charge connectors makes Paua the largest network in mainland England, Scotland and Wales

● 35+ network partners (FASTNED, Gridserve, Instavolt, MFG and many more)

● Live, real-time-availability dashboard

● Simple and accurate driver-charging payments with Paua Reimburse

● Multi-Award-winning (Greenfleet, Fleet News, Digital Leaders)

● Custom white-labelling for enterprise fleets

● Our seamless delivery optimises all aspects of fleet management

drivers are never more than a few miles from an available Paua-compatible charger.

Join the EV revolution with Paua – the simplified payment and optimised data platform, that redefines EV charging, one connection at a time, with no hidden admin or transaction fees.

For more information, visit www.pauatech.com

Paua Reimburse

Paua recently announced the launch of Paua Reimburse, a solution for equitable EV driver compensation. After 18 months of collaboration with Royal Mail, Paua Reimburse ensures fair payment for home and on-the-road charging.

Built on Paua’s extensive EV charge card

network, the mobile app offers accurate mileage capture, cost reimbursement, and streamlined approval flows.

For more information on this new service please contact us at: info@pauatech.com

Diode

The Diode platform makes electrification easier for fleet managers by providing data-driven insights and recommendations to make smarter, more informed fleet decisions. By analysing telematics and driver survey data, it simplifies complex fleet decisions and helps avoid costly mistakes. The platform highlights cost and CO₂ savings opportunities, and provides detailed insights into journeys, dwell locations, range and charging habits. The vehicle comparator identifies the best replacements based on cost and charging convenience. It also helps plan charging infrastructure, showing how many charge points are needed and who can charge at home.

FACT FILE

● Partnering with major UK lease companies and banks ● An innovative software platform that empowers businesses and individuals

Drax Electric Vehicles

We believe in the value of end-to-end electrification partnerships. By tailoring EV-transition roadmaps to organisation-specific requirements, we support from assessment to implementation and beyond.

Our focus on understanding sites and operations ensures that we supply and install cost-effective, future-proofed charging solutions. Meanwhile, our market-leading management portal helps control operations and identify optimisation opportunities.

As part of Drax, we offer reassurance due to our heritage and scale, and we offer energy, cost and sustainability benefits as decarbonisation experts.

For more information visit energy.drax.com/ev

FACT FILE

● Fleet electrification ● Workplace charging

● Destination charging ● Suitability assessment ● Installation management

● Specialist knowledge ● Portal for EV management ● End-to-end partnership

Zapmap

Zapmap was founded in 2014 with a mission to make EV charging simple, wherever you go. Available on iOS/Android, desktop and in-car with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Zapmap helps EV drivers search for available charge points, plan longer journeys, pay for charging and share updates with other EV users.

Zapmap has more than 1.5 million downloads, and over 95% of the UK’s public charging points on its network. In addition, over 75% of these chargers display live-availability data on the app.

With extensive experience in the EV market, Zapmap powers CPOs, OEMs, installers and many others in the e-mobility space, through its Zapmap Insights and Zapmap Spark API solutions.

See Zapmap on page 15, or visit www.zap-map.com

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● An intuitive, easy-to-use mobile app

● iOS and Android compatible ● Find and use chargers nationwide ● 95% public charge point coverage ● Live charge point availability data ● 1.5 million downloads

● Search, plan, pay for EV charging

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Mobilize Power Solutions

Mobilize Power Solutions is a leading European specialist in electric-vehicle charging infrastructures, network management and sustainability solutions. Founded in 2021, our aim is to enable businesses to adopt and grow their electric and plug-in hybrid fleets, and provide electric-vehicle charging services to its employees, customers and visitors.

Mobilize Power Solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Renault Group and draws from the group's global experience and resources within the e-mobility sector. However, its systems are compatible with all OEM brands and vehicles, and it continually future-proofs its systems to work with developing vehicle and charging technology.

Mobilize Power Solutions implements businesscritical charging solutions for all pure electric and plug-in vehicle sectors, including cars, LCV, HGV, bus and ship-to-shore.

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● Global experience ● Network management

● EV-charging infrastructures ● Sustainable energy solutions ● Solutions for BEVs and PHEVs ● Agnostic approach to OEMs

● High-level customer service ● Futureproofed systems ● Ongoing support

What Mobilize Power Solutions offers businesses:

● Full turnkey electric-vehicle charging solutions and support

● Full site power assessment and energy mapping for future development

● A comprehensive back-office management system to monitor the charging network

● Consultation, design and implementation of advanced microgrid power-generation technology systems, including solar PV and battery storage solutions

● Fleet charging at home with business-mile expense reimbursement solutions

● Public network charge cards

● Impartial, agnostic approach, with access to market-leading hardware and service partners

● Support with CSR strategies, speeding clean-energy transitions

● A simple, cost-effective journey to facilitate change management

● One point of contact from site review, design and implementation, through to maintenance and on-going support and upgrades

● Fully-funded solutions through our partner, Mobilize Financial Services and Power Purchasing Agreements, to help make projects affordable and cost effective

● Support with Workplace Grant applications

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Fleet Software

Whether a fleet is 20 vehicles or 20,000, efficient organisation of the assets saves time, money and stress. Choosing the right software package is the key to success when it comes to fleet data management

Fleet software provides essential tools for effectively organising the numerous facets of vehicle management. By digitising, centralising and professionally delivering data, fleet software can enhance decision-making and compliance, while also offering measurable savings and efficiencies.

Data Management

Fleet management software allows for the consolidation of data from various sources such as telematics, fuel card transactions, maintenance records and more. This integration into a single platform prevents data fragmentation and enhances visibility across the entire fleet operation. Managers can view this data in customisable dashboards, facilitating quick access to critical information through visual representations like graphs and charts. Often, the data is highlighted using a trafficlight system to prioritise the most urgent issues.

Efficiency and Compliance Enhancements

By centralising data, fleet management software enables better utilisation of information, helping to identify potential savings and aiding compliance. For instance, automated exception notifications and maintenance reminders eliminate the need for manual tracking and hugely reduce the risk of oversight. This helps to ensure that vehicles are operated safely and legally, allowing for swift resolution of any compliance issues. It also leads to critical time savings in administrative tasks, which is

“Automated exception notifications and maintenance reminders eliminate the need for manual tracking and hugely reduce the risk of oversight"

the number-one fleet pain point according to recent research by 360 Media Group.

Choosing the Right Software

Fleet management systems can be either cloudbased or legacy. Cloud-based solutions, or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), allow for real-time data syncing, can be accessed from multiple devices, and automatically update to ensure the latest software version is always in use. This flexibility is contrasted with legacy systems, which are typically confined to specific on-site hardware and may become outdated without frequent manual updates.

Customisation and Scalability

Fleets can tailor the best data packages to their specific needs, when they engage certain software providers. Some suppliers offer modular systems so that fleets don’t pay for unnecessary functionalities, or customisable tools that can cater to complex, individual fleet operations.

Features are adaptable to changes in the fleet size, the company's growth or shifts in industry demands. For example, systems like Civica's allow fleets to manage under-utilised vehicles.

Integration and Implementation

Fleet management software acquisition requires careful planning to ensure it integrates seamlessly with other company systems, such as HR and finance. The process includes defining clear requirements, understanding the integration capabilities with external systems and choosing a provider that can fulfil these needs effectively.

Operational Insights and Routing Efficiencies

Beyond just managing static data, fleet management software often includes routeing

Optimize

Optimize, by the Algorithm People, is a state-ofthe-art software solution designed to help fleets optimise, decarbonise and transform. The powerful algorithms it utilises exploit AI technology to deliver proven cost reductions and productivity increases, all the while helping to cut emissions right across your fleet.

Optimize software saves an average of 20% for the 10,000+ fleet vehicles on which it is employed.

"Optimize software saves an average of 20% cost for the 10,000+ fleet vehicles on which it is employed"

and scheduling capabilities. This becomes interesting when analysing driving styles or vehicle powertrains. The use of advanced algorithms can determine the most efficient routes and schedules, considering various constraints such as delivery windows, vehicle capacity and traffic conditions. This optimisation not only reduces operational costs, but also minimises environmental impact, by cutting down unnecessary mileage and emissions. For electric vehicles, planning routes with lighter payloads or user-friendly terrain, ie: fewer hills, enables the range between charges to be optimised, minimising charging breaks.

Training and Support

Software providers typically offer training or onboarding for users, which is crucial for maximising the benefits of the software. Ongoing support and back-up is an important consideration, too, ensuring that any issues can be resolved quickly to minimise downtime.

Security and Data Management

Security is a critical aspect, especially when managing sensitive information. Cloud-based systems need to adhere to data-security standards, like ISO 20001, to protect data integrity and privacy. The ownership and portability of data should be clarified to avoid issues if changing providers.

Summary

Fleet management software streamlines operations through effective data integration and delivery. It enhances compliance and operational efficiency, and provides customisable and scalable solutions that adapt to specific fleet needs. This can lead to significant cost savings, better resource management and a more strategic approach to fleet management.

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● Optimize software offers: GPS tracking, Route optimisation, Statistics dashboards, dedicated account managers and much more ● Its five steps to success help businesses to be more efficient ● Prices start at 99p pv/pd vehicle per day

the roads. FleetCheck provides intuitive software for fleet management. Whether overseeing a large or small fleet, our clients have full visibility of their vehicles and drivers, giving complete control over FleetCheck, the fleet management software you Visit us online at www.fleetcheck.co.uk

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Ebbon Automotive

Ebbon Automotive has an unrivalled history of developing and delivering software solutions for the automotive community. With a market-leading presence in the UK and Europe, its products improve the efficiency of procurement and delivery processes for all key stakeholders in the supply chain. Through advanced automation and intelligent relationships, Ebbon Automotive connects the global automotive community.

DAVIS

DAVIS is an award-winning platform that effectively manages drivers and vehicles in one place. From licence checking to fleet management, DAVIS automates essential tasks and processes, ensuring a safer, more efficient fleet. By analysing data from intelligent integrations, DAVIS provides a summary of risk, enabling you to manage by exception and maintain corporate compliance standards.

r2c is a leading provider of connected fleet and workshop management software, having specialised in HGV and commercial vehicles for over 20 years.

We have more than 125,000 users across 73,000 fleets and 2000 workshops around the UK. Additional products include a walk-around check app, digital jobsheets and SMR authorisation tools.

1link Service Network r2c

epyx’s 1link Service Network is used by fleets with more than four million cars and vans. These fleets use 1link to manage their servicing, maintenance and repair processes. 1link works with thousands of service providers, and nearly all the major motor manufacturers via their franchise networks.

Fleet Software

Fuel Cards

Paying for petrol or diesel with a company fuel card has been happening for decades, but with the EV revolution, things got more complex… and much smarter!

Fuel cards offer significant benefits for managing company vehicle fleets, enhancing both efficiency and cost control. By providing drivers with a convenient and cashless way to purchase fuel, these cards streamline the refuelling process and reduce the administrative burden for fleet managers. Each transaction is recorded in detail, and delivered to driver and fleet team via an intuitive dashboard. This allows for precise tracking of fuel expenses, which assists with budgeting and financial planning.

Additionally, fuel cards often come with discounts and loyalty rewards, contributing to direct cost savings for the business. They also improve security, minimising the risk of fraud, by eliminating the need for cash transactions and enabling the monitoring of fuel purchases to detect any irregularities.

Many fuel cards are integrated with fleet management systems, providing real-time data on fuel usage, vehicle performance and driver behaviour. This data can be analysed to optimise routes and vehicle performance, highlight bad driving and reduce overall operational costs.

By consolidating fuel expenses and providing valuable insights, fuel cards are an essential tool for managing company vehicle fleets, promoting financial prudence and operational efficiency.

Drivers will also be relieved of the time-consuming chore of doing monthly vehicle expenses, and, in the global transition to EV fleets, the best fuel cards can be used for petrol, diesel and electric refuelling/ recharging.

Finally, as more EV drivers mix home and public charging, a number of fuel cards make it easy to reclaim the cost of domestic electricity incurred for company vehicles, by paying the supplier direct.

“Additionally, fuel cards often come with discounts and loyalty rewards, contributing to direct cost savings for the business"

bp Fleet Solutions – for all your mobility needs

bp Fleet Solutions understands that fleets come in all shapes and sizes, which is why they’ve created a range of fuel cards designed to meet the different needs of customers.

No matter the fleet size or type of vehicles and fuels, bp designs bespoke fleet solutions for businesses to meet operational needs and improve efficiency. bp offers competitive pricing, an expanding fuel and charge network, access to lower-carbon energies and a range of fleetmanagement tools.

"bp offers competitive pricing, an expanding fuel and charge network, access to lower-carbon energies and a range of fleet-management tools"

Fuelcards

● Tailored solutions for fleets of all sizes

● Low-carbon fuels and alternative energy solutions ● Network of 3500+ fuel stations in the UK ● 40,000+ EV charge points in the UK ● Fuel and Charge mobile app ● Combined solutions for fuelling and charging ● Fleet management tools ● Comprehensive digital solutions ● Competitive pricing, loyalty rewards and discounts ● Advanced reporting and security controls

Tailored solutions for mixed-energy fleets. Fuel efficiency across an expanded network, with comprehensive online tools and support. for fleets of all sizes.

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3Ashley Tate MD at Allstar Chargepass

Allstar Chargepass, owned by Corpay, is now the largest and fastest EV-charging payments network in the UK. Here's how the business simplifies payments

60 What services does Corpay (previously Fleetcor) offer in the fleet sector?

AT Corpay is looking globally at how it can make paying for any vehicle expenditure easier and quicker, whether that’s fuel, charging or parking – anything to do with vehicle payments, that’s Corpay’s strategic focus and mission.

Businesses have lots of different expenditure for their fleets, so how can we simplify that?

Allstar Chargepass is our flagship product, which we launched last month. It’s a completely new brand, fresh and modern. Chargepass is a single card that enables you to pay for petrol and diesel, and also electric charging, right across our network.

We now have the biggest and fastest network in the UK for business – that’s 51,000 chargers in over 19,000 locations. So, that one card does fuel and EVs in public, but it also does home charging.

We’re also working on how we can bring in a workplace element to that as well.

The idea of Chargepass is that it allows you to pay for charging and fuelling, wherever you are and whatever vehicle you are in.

360 The all-in-one aspect and huge network is great for drivers, but what about fleet managers?

AT The benefit for fleet managers is that all payments come in on one invoice – it’s very simple. Plus, all the data’s in one dashboard, so I can go in as a fleet operator, and click on a company driver and it’ll show me that you’ve refuelled, or you’ve charged on the road or at home. You can analyse the driving behaviour of an individual, or an entire fleet, without having to switch between systems.

360 How does it work for home charging?

AT The best way to think of home charging is as just another location where you can charge. If you don’t have Chargepass, the problem is the driver is ultimately paying the bill for that purchase, so how does the business get that money back to them? With our solution, we pay the energy supplier directly for all the electricity that goes into the vehicle through the home charger. We connect to the charger and we connect to the energy supplier, creating essentially a virtual network. So, when the driver goes home and plugs in, they’re never going to be out of pocket, because when they get the bill, the cost of that electricity is already paid for.

360 If a family has two EVs, one for work and one personal, can the system tell them apart?

AT Yes. We have a feature called Multi-EV Mode, which allows drivers to select which vehicle is being charged. Ideally, the charger would know which vehicle is connected. That technology is coming,

"The best way to think of home Chargepass is as a single card that enables you to pay for petrol and diesel, and also electric charging"

there’s an ISO standard for it, but it doesn’t exist today. That’s the biggest challenge. When that happens, we do have a solution that’s essentially fraudproof, and even today, there’s no greater risk than there is using a traditional fuel card.

We do have a team working on fuel fraud, and they are also looking at EVs. Interestingly, we’ve recently flagged up a driver who was consuming more electricity than the size of their car battery, so there was clearly an issue there.

360 What does your Allstar One card do?

AT Allstar One is our traditional flagship card for petrol and diesel fuel. More people have this card than any other at the moment, but the ambition is to move everyone over to Chargepass, so they have a futureproof card that does everything.

360 What is the next evolution of this technology? Is it app based?

AT Allstar Co-Pilot is our app, which allows drivers to find their nearest fuel station or EV charge point. Their card can also be linked to the app – so the charge session can be paid for via a digital device.

We have an exclusive partnership with Tesla charging, so Allstar users can use Tesla charge points. With Tesla, you have to pay using the app, as there’s no RFID readers on its chargers.

We’ve found that people like a card. The app sounds like a modern solution, but there are several stages to making a payment, whereas with the card you just tap it… and your card won’t go flat!

Currently, our cards can’t be added to your Apple Wallet, due to charger technology.

360 Allstar has achieved consistently high trust ratings. Is that something that you have to work on?

AT Allstar is known for having the largest, universally-accepted fuel card network, and we’ve mirrored that approach in EV, with the most widelyaccepted card in the EV network. Also, no-one else has the same offering as us in home charging.

Allstar has proven itself in fuel, and now it’s doing it in EV. We have products that no one else competes with, and we’re seeing some major corporates move away from the big fuel suppliers over to us for our EV offering.

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DKV Mobility

Helping businesses transition to EV seamlessly

DKV Mobility is a leading provider of fuel- and charge cards, toll solutions and fleet management services for businesses in Great Britain and across Europe. DKV Mobility offers efficient and convenient mobility solutions, including digital tools and telematics. Our services streamline operations and optimise cost management for commercial fleets of all sizes.

10 reasons to choose DKV Mobility

1 Accompanying Transition

We guide individuals seamlessly into the world of electromobility, understanding its significance in environmentally-friendly transportation and sustainable mobility.

2 Reliable Service Partner

Recognising the importance of a dependable service partner, DKV Mobility stands as a reliable full-service provider throughout your journey towards electromobility.

3 Customised Solutions

Tailored to individual needs, we offer personalised solutions for fleet and electric vehicles, from infrastructure consultation to invoicing.

4 Seamless Charging Experience

Our infrastructure ensures electric cars charge seamlessly and transparently, facilitating easy integration into daily business life.

5 Free Consultation

Avail of expert advice without any charge, ensuring clarity and understanding before making any decisions regarding electric mobility.

6 Universal Charging Access

With us, charging becomes ubiquitous, enabling you to charge everywhere within our extensive network, enhancing convenience and accessibility.

7 Transparency

Gain full transparency with our cost monitor, providing an overview of charging processes and other essential features at a glance, ensuring informed decision-making.

8 Extensive Network

Access over 687,000 publicly-accessible charging points in Great Britain and across Europe, providing unparalleled coverage and accessibility.

9 DKV Mobility Network Access

Enjoy unrestricted access to all charging points in the DKV Mobility network at any time, ensuring flexibility and convenience when you travel.

10 Comprehensive App Support

Stay informed and in control with our DKV Mobility App, which lists all charging points, ensuring they are always within view, facilitating seamless planning and navigation.

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Allstar Business Solutions

Convenience and coverage – Allstar offers it all

Allstar has been providing customers with best-inclass business payment solutions for over 40 years, and we’ve been keeping businesses of all sizes on the move ever since.

Our experience means we know our customers need products that support their individual business needs. This has never been clearer as they make the transition from traditionally-fuelled vehicles to electric. So, we introduced Allstar Chargepass®.

Chargepass is the UK’s only fleet payment solution that does it all: fuel, public charging, home charging, reporting, controls, and so much more. Businesses can pick and choose the features they need today, then change them as they grow. Nothing competes.

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● The UK’s largest fuel card network – 90% of UK fuel sites covered

● The UK’s largest and fastest electriccharging network

● The Allstar network includes 97% of the UK’s rapid and ultra-rapid chargers

● A single-payment solution for public and home charging, alongside traditional fuel

● Multi-award-winning home-charging solution – Allstar Homecharge

● Consolidated online reporting dashboard and HMRC-compliant invoicing

● Over 40 years’ experience in keeping businesses on the move

Allstar Chargepass® customers benefit from:

The UK’s largest business fuel network 90% of the UK’s fuel sites accept our fuel cards, so drivers are never far from an Allstaraccepting site.

Combined with the UK’s largest and fastest electric-charging network with over 51,000 chargers at more than 19,000 locations. Allstar Chargepass cards are accepted at over half of the UK’s public chargers, and the network continues to grow.

Charging at home simplified

Allstar Homecharge automatically – and accurately – pays drivers’ home-charging costs* directly to their energy supplier. This allows drivers to charge their business EVs at home without being left out of pocket.

Convenient account management

Allstar Online gives our customers full control of all their business payments through Allstar. This solution reduces receipt chasing and mountains of paperwork.

* In order to comply with HMRC Vehicle Fuel benefit, businesses may require a process to identify and reclaim payments for private use

Fleet and Risk Services

Dozens of great companies are committed to making your fleet management experience easier, better and safer. Here are the 18 most trusted brands in these sectors

Vehicle fleet services offer a wide range of benefits to busy fleet managers, that enhance the operational efficiency and costeffectiveness of their business.

By outsourcing the bulk of their fleet management, companies can focus on their core activities, committing much less resource to maintaining and optimising their vehicle fleets. The companies offering these focused services employ industry experts to handle multiple disciplines. These typically include: vehicle acquisition, maintenance, renewal and compliance, ensuring that fleets are kept in optimal condition, reducing downtime and repair costs.

The best fleet services also provide comprehensive data analytics, offering deep insight into fuel consumption, route optimisation and driver behaviour. These insights help the fleet manager to make informed decisions, regarding improved fuel efficiency and safety.

Fleet services also often deliver bulk purchasing power for fuel, parts and services, leading to significant cost savings. Likewise, hands-on

experience with other businesses – for example, in EV transition – often means that any element of trial-and-error is removed from fleet decisions.

In addition to all those benefits, they ensure regulatory compliance, mitigating the risk of fines and legal issues.

Vehicle fleet risk-management services enhance safety and compliance, reducing accidents and legal liabilities. They provide driver training, risk assessments and real-time monitoring, improving driver behaviour and vehicle performance.

These services also lower insurance premiums and operational costs by mitigating risk, ensuring a safer, cheaper and more efficient fleet operation.

“Vehicle fleet risk-management services enhance safety and compliance, reducing accidents and legal liabilities"

Holman

Celebrating 100 years of Driving What’s Right

For over a century, Holman has been synonymous with trust, expertise, and innovation in the automotive industry. This family-owned enterprise has grown into a global leader in fleet funding and management, delivering tailored solutions grounded in value, transparency, and agility. Bringing over 35 years of experience to the UK market, Holman earned its status as a Trusted Brand by prioritising customer satisfaction, and working closely with its customers to understand their unique challenges and objectives, ensuring every solution is designed with their goals in mind. At the heart of Holman’s ethos are transparency and adaptability, which drive its ability to offer comprehensive fleet solutions, from acquisition to disposal. By empowering customers to maximise the value of their fleets, Holman ensures long-term success and efficiency.

Holman’s commitment to innovation and excellence has earned it industry-wide recognition, including accolades such as the Innovation in Cost Reduction award at the 2024 Great British Fleet event and Fleet Management Company of the Year at the 2025 WhatVan? Awards

Holman leverages its global expertise to help customers navigate challenges like transitioning to zero-emission electric fleets. By anticipating market trends and offering adaptable solutions,

“Holman leverages global expertise to assist customers in overcoming challenges, including the transition to zero emissions through an electric fleet"

“Holman has become a leader in funding and fleet management, setting the standard for excellence, and pioneering new pathways in fleet management and funding solutions"

Holman equips businesses to meet future demands. Underpinned by a culture of innovation and a dedicated workforce, it can pivot to meet the unique needs of its customers, ensuring value across every stage of a vehicle’s lifecycle. By redefining fleets as dynamic asset portfolios rather than just transactions, Holman empowers its customers by delivering the highest returns. Its adaptability and innovation drive equip it to excel in any environment. This distinctive blend of legacy, global reach, and unwavering customer-centric values, cements Holman’s position at the forefront of the industry.

Leasing

Holman provides a range of leasing and financing options, with a focus on its finance lease offering. Holman’s comprehensive management services empower the customer with complete cost transparency and decision-making flexibility over their vehicles. Unlike predefined contracts from other providers, Holman’s solutions adapt to customer requirements, while allowing them to retain all the profits from vehicle sales. The growing popularity of finance lease is evident in Holman’s significant growth. This has elevated it three positions this year, to 16th place in the FN50

SMR (Service, Maintenance, and Repair)

Holman expertly manages SMR for an extensive fleet of cars, vans and specialised vehicles.

Supported by a dedicated in-house team of 80+ experts, bolstered by advanced digital systems, and its own garage network of over 2000 locations, Holman ensures thorough oversight of every stage in the repair process. True to Holman’s values, all costs are transparent, providing fleets with clear insights and opportunities for efficiency gains.

Portfolio Management

Holman’s unique Portfolio Management solution provides regular, individual assessments of each vehicle’s performance, cost-effectiveness and overall suitability. This encompasses a comprehensive analysis of in-life expenses, residual value and considerations of time spent on fleet. It guides strategic decisions on de-fleeting and replacement, ensuring an optimised vehicle portfolio and maximum return on investment.

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Tracking and Telematics

Telematics and tracking systems are indispensable tools for modern vehicle fleets, as connected vehicle technologies have evolved to offer benefits in safety, efficiency and cost control. Here are the 12 most-trusted suppliers in the sector

Telematics provides comprehensive feedback on vehicle usage and driver behaviour, boosting productivity and safety levels, cutting costs and even easing the transition towards EVs.

These technologies enable real-time monitoring of vehicle locations, allowing managers to optimise routes and improve dispatching. This reduces fuel consumption, maximises driver efficiency and enhances delivery times. The ability to track vehicles in real-time also improves asset utilisation and can help to prevent theft by providing precise location data.

At a basic level, telematics and tracking simply require a ‘black box’ to be fitted to a vehicle and to watch the data flow in. However, the 12 mosttrusted brands in the sector take the science of telemetry far beyond that. Their clients are shown how to analyse the data and implement changes based on it. This information can be used to maximise the efficiency of their fleet operations.

In terms of safety, and protecting the business from reputational damage, Telematics and tracking systems enable fleet managers to monitor and address unsafe driving practices promptly. This reduces the risk of accidents, lowers insurance premiums and minimises associated costs.

The most comprehensive tracking systems incorporate dash and in-car cameras, which, in the event of an accident, can provide invaluable, indisputable evidence to speed up claims and apportion blame correctly. This can save weeks of frustrating administration and the incurring of unfair insurance costs.

Telematics systems also offer insights into vehicle performance and fuel efficiency, identifying, for example, fuel-wasting behaviours such as aggressive driving.

As well as helping the environment, fleet managers can reduce idle times and manage maintenance schedules more effectively, resulting in

“These technologies enable realtime monitoring of vehicle locations, allowing managers to optimise routes and improve dispatching"

lower operational costs and improved productivity.

Real-time tracking allows businesses to provide accurate delivery estimates to customers. This level of transparency and service builds trust and customer satisfaction.

In addition, Telematics systems can help to deter theft and facilitate the recovery of stolen vehicles, as well as help to ensure compliance with regulations such as working-time directives and emissions standards.

All this makes telematics a critical tool for modern fleets, and it’s even more powerful when the supplying company understands a fleet’s unique requirements in a detailed way. Thus, a trusting and transparent relationship between the fleet manager and tracking supplier maximises the benefits that the system delivers.

100 Trusted Brands in Fleet

Geotab

Geotab, the global leader in connected-vehicle and asset solutions, leverages advanced data analytics and AI to enhance fleet performance, safety and sustainability, while optimising costs. Backed by a team of industry-leading data scientists, engineers and AI experts, we serve over 50,000 customers across 160 countries, processing billions of data points hourly from more than four million vehicles. Data security and privacy are at the forefront of all we do. We’re trusted by Fortune 500 organisations and some of the largest public-sector fleets in the world. We also meet top cybersecurity standards. Visit www.geotab.com/uk, and follow us @Geotab.

Fleet Efficiency

of keeping their drivers safe and helping the environment, Geotab equips you with advanced technology. Integrated dash cameras and tailored coaching ensure driver well-being, with tools for electric-vehicle adoption to help you meet your sustainability targets.

Together, we're setting new standards for responsible, effective fleet management.

Geotab enables fleet efficiency with smart asset management, by providing actionable analytics that drive fuel and maintenance improvements. Geotab's versatile solution seamlessly scales, catering to the diverse needs of vehicles, people carriers and more. We're forging ahead with heightened efficiency, robust safety and staunch environmental stewardship.

Geotab's suite delivers – it’s where innovation meets operational excellence.

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● In 160 countries ● 50,000+ customers

● 20 years of experience ● Revolutionising fleet management ● 4m connected vehicles

● 75bn data points ● Data-driven success

● Empowering fleet managers to succeed

Lightfoot

An innovative full-service solution for fleets

Ideal for petrol, diesel, EV and mixed-vehicle fleets, Lightfoot is an advanced, full-service solution for fleets looking to take their performance up a gear. Comprised of an in-cab driver-coaching device, a dedicated app and a comprehensive fleet-management platform, Lightfoot is proven to deliver long-term benefits by making fleets safer, more sustainable, and less expensive to operate.

Lightfoot’s award-winning technology communicates directly with drivers via the dashboard device, providing visual and verbal feedback in real time to encourage smoother driving. As driving performance improves, drivers can enter competitions, win prizes and compete in league tables through the Lightfoot app. This technology not only helps drivers to develop better habits behind the wheel, but it also rewards and incentivises them for doing so, ensuring that businesses experience lasting improvements within their fleets.

“The real-time coaching ensures drivers use their vehicles as efficiently as possible, creating a self-managing fleet where smoother, safer driving becomes the norm”

ICE solution

Lightfoot helps businesses get the most out of petrol and diesel fleets by putting drivers in control of their own performance. The real-time coaching ensures drivers use their vehicles as efficiently as possible, creating a self-managing fleet where smoother, safer driving becomes the norm. This translates to average fuel savings of 15%, a 45% reduction in vehicle wear and tear, 40% fewer road accidents and a 15% reduction in carbon emissions.

EV solution

Lightfoot’s driver-coaching technology also delivers fantastic results in electric vehicles. Driving habits have a huge impact on EV range, with Lightfoot guiding drivers towards a steadier driving style that can extend range by over 15%. The accompanying EV telematics suite makes it easy to manage charging expenses and create a better culture around charging in general, ensuring no electric fleet vehicle is left without power.

Dashcam solution

Lightfoot Vision is Lightfoot’s fully-integrated dashcam solution, which combines the signature driver-coaching technology with advanced video telematics to deliver the ultimate fleet-safety package. Suitable for fleets of all sizes, Lightfoot’s AI-powered dashcams are easy to use and fully configurable, with options ranging from simple road-facing cameras to advanced driver-facing cameras to target distracted driving.

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● Founded in 2013, Lightfoot's a UK business based in Exeter

● Product designed, produced and manufactured solely in the UK

● Global reach, with clients now using our system on four continents

● Deployed in over 100,000 vehicles

● Suitable for all vehicles – petrol, diesel, electric and hybrid

● Endorsed by all the major UK vehicle insurers and brokers

● Designed in close partnership with the University of Bath’s Advanced Automotive Propulsion Centre

● Studies show it’s proven to increase MPG, reduce CO2 and NOx, and minimise RTAs

● Over £1 million awarded in driver prizes and rewards, to date

● A one-in-nine chance for every driver using Lightfoot to win a cash prize weekly

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Trakm8

Trakm8 is the recognised leader in technology solutions for fleet management, telematics, route optimisation and dashboard camera systems. Trakm8’s cutting-edge technology offerings are adaptable for fleets of all sizes; providing intelligent, game-changing insights that can improve fleet efficiency and reduce risk across fleet operations. Working alongside many major British brands, including The AA, Iceland Foods and E.ON, Trakm8 goes beyond vehicle tracking to provide fleets with a fully-customisable business intelligence platform.

"Trakm8 goes beyond vehicle tracking to provide fleets with a fully-customisable business intelligence platform"

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● 348,000+ Telematics devices connected to our servers ● RH600 4G Integrated Telematics

Camera ● Trakm8 Insight – highly-customisable telematics and business intelligence platform

● Our devices are manufactured in Britain

Webfleet

Webfleet, a trusted Bridgestone solution, supports over 60,000 businesses globally. For 25 years, it's provided fleet managers with cutting-edge tools for vehicle tracking, driver monitoring and route optimisation. By enhancing efficiency, safety and sustainability, Webfleet enables managers to boost performance and reduce costs, solidifying its position as an industry leader.

"By enhancing efficiency, safety and sustainability, Webfleet enables fleet managers to boost performance and reduce costs"

● Dashcams and multi-camera systems –fully DVS/FORS/CLOCS compliant

● Ideal for route optimisation and planning

● Electric vehicle management ● A respected Telematics brand ● Fleet management

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● Innovative technology that streamlines fleet operations, driving productivity and costeffectiveness ● Reduces fuel consumption

● Ensures compliance and enhances driver safety ● A comprehensive suite of features

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50 Trusted Products

Discover the innovative ideas and products that are helping to make fleet EV transition both easier and more cost-effective

Electric vehicles (EVs) are an increasingly attractive low-carbon transport option, with environmental benefits, lower running costs and a burgeoning range of new models that are increasing the competition and making transition more affordable.

With the SMMT predicting that one-in-five new cars sold in 2024 will be a battery electric vehicle (BEV), it’s clear that a wholesale switch to electric vehicles will require continued growth of the EV charging infrastructure, and collaboration to increase access to and utilisation of charge points. Since the start of the decade, we have seen a raft of technological innovations contributing to the speedy growth of the EV ecosystem.

The Expert View

Leading fleet and sustainability experts sat down with the team at 360 Media Group to pick the best electric-vehicle innovations that you should keep an eye on over the next few years. (Turn to page 48) These products and services are set to become

game changers, and fleet managers need to know about them.

We invited Simon King, Partner at edenseven; Stephen Fitter, Director and Lead Consultant at focus net zero; Linda Grave, founder and CEO of EV Driver, and Jon Burdekin, Managing Director and EV consultant at JBFC to join Ian Richardson, cofounder of 360 Media Group to share their thoughts on the products that are moving the needle as fleets transition to a net zero future.

Our experts sifted through the key trends in electrification, including smart charging, bidirectional charging, improved battery technology, infrastructure technology, seamless payments, wireless charging, digital vehicle information and data management, to produce a shortlist of innovations.

They also highlighted developments that they expect to happen in the second half of the decade to accelerate the adoption of low-emission vehicles.

Here are four key developments that the experts believe will have a huge effect on EV transition.

Solid State Batteries

Solid-state batteries represent a promising advance in battery technology, offering significant benefits in terms of safety, energy density and longevity. Toyota has recently confirmed its plans to launch electric vehicles powered by solid-state batteries, with the first models expected to hit the market around 2027 or 2028. These advanced batteries promise significant improvements over current lithium-ion technology, including a range of up to 750 miles on a single charge and a rapid charging time of just 10 minutes

“Solid State Batteries are crucial to long-term EV adoption, delivering faster charging times, lighter weights, greater range and cheaper costs”

Jon Burdekin

Wireless charging

Wireless charging for vehicles works in a similar way to wireless phone chargers, using inductive charging technology. Electricity is transferred from one magnetic coil in the charger, which is hidden beneath the road surface, to a second magnetic coil or pad fitted to the underside of the car. Dynamic wireless charging, is described as comprising 'specially designed wireless transmitters that could be embedded into the road network and be used to power vehicles and top-up the battery as they are driven'.

Dynamic charging is being actively explored by several companies in the UK.

Were such a system to be implemented in the future, it would allow electric vehicles to be driven long distances without taking recharging breaks or affecting battery life.

Vehicle to grid

Smart charging options for electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, allowing drivers to choose the time and rate of charge in response to energy demand. This helps to balance the demands made on the grid. However, the next step is vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging, allowing energy stored in the vehicle’s battery to be exported to the grid during periods of high demand. EV drivers are rewarded for their flexibility in providing electricity when the vehicle does not need it, helping to boost available electricity at peak times.

The number of compatible vehicles able to support V2G is still low, but it is growing, and, as the number of electric vehicles increases, so does the demand on the grid and the possibilities of more effective V2G.

Another derivative is Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), a technology that enables electric cars (or vans) to reuse their stored electrical energy to power external devices or systems.

VAT on public charging

It’s no secret that lobbying to change the current 20% VAT rate on energy at public charging facilities is a priority for the fleet industry. The requirement is to match the 5% domestic rate which applies to drivers who charge at home.

“The two-tier system is plainly wrong,” says Linda Grave. “The Government has been urged to cut VAT on the cost of public EV charging or risk blocking its own ambition to persuade drivers to switch to EVs.”

Our experts believe that the current system, where VAT at public chargers is at least four times higher than on a domestic charger, is a significant barrier to the uptake of EVs, particularly among drivers without the benefit of off-street parking.

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Ahead of the launch of 50 Trusted Products, we reveal five products that our experts predict will make a big difference to EV adoption

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Each edition of 50 Trusted Products will reveal and explain the latest innovative newcomers to the EV and Fleet sectors, connecting the

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TUAL Powerbank

The TUAL Powerbank is a high-performance powerstorage unit, that's scalable and modular. It provides guaranteed access to the energy needed, and plays a critical role in transforming vehicle suitability, driver satisfaction and fleet profitability.

Phil Clarke, TUAL CEO, says: "For many fleets, the hidden cost in their electric transition is lost driverproductivity. For commercial vehicles every minute matters. Today's charging paradigm demands that drivers Park, Plug and Pause. They sit there waiting, when they should be working. “With 70% of vans reliant on public charging and 40% of routes

beyond the range of an electric van, this economic loss is unsustainable."

EV expert, Simon King, says: “The practical options that TUAL provides help to reduce the risk of potential downtime while charging, with the ability to charge from a powerbank. It delivers range extension or provides vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) power for operational purposes, such as ‘usage welfare units’.”

Stephen Fitter echoes this point: “This solution is a great way of promoting adoption of EVs, opening up areas that were previously unreachable.”

Kerbo Charge

Kerbo Charge is a cross-pavement channel that’s recessed into the surface of the walkway. The charging cable is run through the channel, which maintains a flush surface, allowing residents to charge safely at home. This solution is specifically designed for people who don't have their own offstreet parking. So, with around 40% of the driving population facing this dilemma, the Kerbo Charge solution will be crucial for facilitating EV adoption. Kerbo Charge works with local authorities to install the channel. Milton Keynes City Council is the first to grant public installations of the new solution for EV owners, with 23 other councils engaged.

Stephen Fitter says: “This is a useful solution for van fleet operators, where vehicles are kept at employees’ homes overnight, solving a very real issue facing these types of operating models”.

Bypass EV Payments

Bypass is a digital payment solution designed specifically for EV charging. Bypass issues digital cards for Apple and Google wallets, and can be used hassle-free at any charger that accepts Visa. Drivers receive their digital cards in minutes, and Bypass offers detailed tracking of your entire fleet.

Key features

● Real-time notifications of charging activities

● Instant card cancellation

● Seamlessly integrates with your existing systems

● Simplifies fleet management and administration

● Quick onboarding in minutes, allowing payment at any charger, including Tesla

● Bypass streamlines your VAT processes

Jon Burdekin from Fleet Consulting says: “EV payments solutions are constantly evolving, and I believe solutions like this will be widely adopted.”

Evata

Evata is a peer-to-peer digital infrastructure provider enabling fleet operators to share their charging infrastructure, and access the UK’s most economical infrastructure network.

Evata says its electrification management software enables fleets to obtain an unfair advantage through increased operational efficiencies, market-defining data visibility and unparalleled customer experience.

With its B2B-only focus, Evata aims to solve the problems faced by many van and truck operators: Where to charge? It also minimises vehicle downtime and reduces costs.

Simon King, says: “The combination of peer-topeer charging-infrastructure sharing and EV data analysis, enables a critical reduction in vehicle downtime and a corresponding uplift in efficiency.”

ClearWatt

ClearWatt is a platform designed to make buying, selling and owning electric vehicles hassle-free. It provides comprehensive information, tools and a supportive community to help drivers embrace the electric era with complete confidence. Key features include an EV Directory and an interactive tool for browsing the entire EV market.

ClearWatt handholds used-EV buyers through the purchasing process, and provides independent certification on a vehicle's battery performance. Its certificates have a unique digital signature, ensuring the highest level of safety and security.

Its EV Health Checker app also boosts confidence when buying a used-EV, by measuring and certifying battery health.

Linda Grave says: “The used EV market is starting to get traction and will continue to do so as long as we can instil confidence, ClearWatt is a great of example of how to do this”

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Interview

3Ben Whitaker Co-founder Kerbo Charge

Kerbo Charge is a brilliantly-simple solution to home charging, where there is no off-road parking or driveway. Its founder, Ben Whitaker, explains

60 What is Kerbo Charge?

BW Kerbocharge is a channel for 7kW charging cables that is fitted into the pavement outside your house. It means that people with terraced houses, and those who don’t have a driveway, can get their charging cable from the domestic charger on their house to their car parked outside, without creating a trip hazard. It means that they can get five to ten times cheaper charging than using public chargers.

With the super-length cable, you can charge in any of the three spaces outside your home, the one directly in front and one on either side of that.

Most people with an EV only need to charge once or twice a week, so, as long as you can get to one of those spaces that often, it’ll work for you. We’re also encouraging the sharing of Kerbo Charge facilities, where several people have them in a single street. This will make it easier for everyone to charge cheaply, while the council gets the benefit of expanded charging infrastructure without bollards blocking the pavement.

To use a Kerbo Charge cable, you simply lift the flap and run the cable into the groove, then click it closed again. To remove it, you just pull the cable out and click the cover shut.

Kerbo Charge is manufactured in Derby and we are at full-capacity production.

360 What’s the process of getting one installed?

BW You write to the council requesting to have one fitted. It looks at your location to check there are no double-yellow lines or other issues. Once approved, you simply pay the money and get it installed.

We see it as a way of making it possible for the people that we most want to switch to EVs – those living in high-density residential areas, where we really need ‘green tailpipes’ – to achieve that goal. They’re the ones that currently have the worst experience of switching to EVs.

“Kerbo Charge means that those without a driveway can get five to ten times cheaper charging than if they use public chargers”

If you want a Kerbo Charge, generally you can do it directly through us. Just put in your postcode, we’ll then assess where you are and direct you to the right council website to fill out the application form. Alternatively, you can go direct to the council.

On an increasing number of council websites, right next to the dropped-kerb application form is one for a Kerbo Charge application.

Councils own the pavement and must issue a permit for a Kerbo Charge installation, these typically cost around £200. This isn’t done on a national level, we have to get each council to approve Kerbo Charge. If your council area isn’t covered, we provide a template email to send to them to request approval.

The process is cheaper and easier than having a kerb dropped, and it takes about one-hour on site. Installers cut a groove in the pavement, put some bedding mortar in, pop the channel in – which has been cut to length – then put some sealant around the edges and it’s done.

360 What is the scale of the business as it stands?

BW We’re working with about 24 councils at the moment. Generally, we don’t fit them – the council or an approved sub-contractor will do that.

Every time we fit a Kerbo Charge, we’re taking pressure off the existing charging infrastructure, and users can benefit from sustainable middaysolar and nighttime-wind-generated electricity.

360 How important is trust when launching a brand-new product like this?

BW Councils have to be sure that bits of infrastructure going into their pavements are longterm and safe assets – they’re not a trip-hazard or likely to cause electrical issues, and they’re not going to fall apart after a couple of winters.

To reassure them, we’re running numerous pilots and trials in different areas, with different types of pavement and properties. This way, we can be 100% certain that the product is right.

Cross-pavement charging systems now have the backing of a £350 government grant, which shows a high level of confidence in what we’re doing.

I can’t help but be excited about a simple intervention that has a big impact on the 40% of residents that don’t have a driveway and access to cheaper off-road charging.

Leasing Companies

Leasing companies are at the heart of the fleet industry and competition is extreme. This makes developing a great reputation for trustworthiness essential. These 25 organisations do it brilliantly

Companies that lease vehicles make up the biggest sector of the fleet industry and, accordingly, have the greatest number of trusted businesses within their ranks.

For 2025, 25 leasing businesses have made the list, two fewer than last year.

Typically, leasing vehicles is one of the largest long-term investments for any business operating a fleet, so choosing the right partner is essential.

These relationships need to be transparent and reliable, and never more so than over the next decade, as fleets transition towards zero emissions,

Lex Autolease

Lex Autolease is a leading provider of personal and business vehicle-leasing services in the UK.

We provide vehicles for everything from small businesses to national organisations.

We offer a range of leasing options for new cars, light commercial vehicles and specialist commercial vehicles, all supported by a comprehensive range of fleet services.

Our vehicles are owned and maintained by us, and we ensure that our customers are always on the road and able to operate their fleets as efficiently as possible.

With a large choice of vehicles, awardwinning fleet management services and expert consultancy, we are the partner of choice for many businesses and individuals across the UK.

As part of Lloyds Banking Group, Lex Autolease is committed to reducing its environmental impact and helping our customers do the same.

with all the change and complexity that entails.

Fleet leasing companies provide numerous benefits and essential services to help businesses manage their vehicle fleets efficiently and cost-effectively. By leasing vehicles rather than purchasing them, companies can preserve capital and improve cash flow.

The list of services on offer includes vehicle acquisition, maintenance and disposal, and, by maintaining fleets in optimal condition, any downtime is minimised. In addition, leasing companies often provide fleet-management software, enabling real-time tracking of vehicle locations, fuel consumption and driver behaviour.

Another benefit to leasing is the ability to regularly upgrade vehicles, ensuring fleets remain modern and fuel-efficient. This lowers operational costs and improves environmental performance.

Leasing companies also ensure regulatory compliance and support insurance claims.

With teams of EV specialists in-house, the best leasing companies also provide comprehensive and in-depth advice on how best to transition a fleet to electric, avoiding the expensive pitfalls that await the unwary.

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● Leading fleet management and funding specialist ● 135k+ low-emission vehicles managed ● Targeting a 50% reduction in financed car and van emissions by 2030

● Managing over 280,000 vehicles ● 68% of deliveries are low-emission ● A Lloyds Banking Group Transport business ● LBG to invest £8bn in EV and Plug-in Hybrid electric vehicles by 2024 ● LBG is financing one-ineight ultra-low emission vehicles on UK roads

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Athlon

At Athlon, we know mobility.

With our local expertise, global knowledge and support from Mercedes-Benz Mobility, we are able to offer a range of effective leasing solutions, management and consultancy across all multimarque cars and vans. By working with us, you’re taking one step closer to a more sustainable future.

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● Athlon365 – our bespoke service and maintenance-booking portal

● EVReadyTool – our tailored tool simplifies the switch to EV

● SalaryExchange – our Salary Sacrifice product

● In-depth fleet total-cost-of-ownership analysis (TCO)

● Flexible funding options

● Short-term and daily rental

● Dedicated account managers for all customers

● Tailored fleet and mobility solutions

● Local knowledge and global expertise

● Part of Mercedes-Benz Mobility Group

● Over 100+ years of experience

● 400K+ international car and van portfolio

KINTO UK

Providing effective solutions for all fleets

We give everyone the freedom to move. From quick trips across the city, to operational fleets up and down the country, we’ve got you covered. Priding ourselves on a flexible service, KINTO

“We provide fleet solutions that align with your objectives and help you drive your business forward”

keeps lives and businesses moving, helping you focus on what’s really important.

As one of the UK’s largest fleet-management and mobility organisations, providing flexible solutions to corporate, public sector and nonprofit customers throughout the UK for more than 50 years, we take immense pride in our customer service delivery.

By combining the experience of our people, with efficient processes, systems and infrastructure, we provide fleet solutions that align with your objectives and help you drive your business forward.

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● Extensive portfolio of fleet, funding and mobility solutions

● Fleet consultancy

● Dedicated Commercial Vehicle team

● EV specialists

● Around-the-clock driver support

● In-life vehicle operations management, with a focus on downtime management

● Vehicle solutions for everyone – consumer through to large corporates, public sector and non-profit organisations

Venson Automotive Solutions Limited

Venson is a hands-on leasing and fleetmanagement specialist, with a proven track record in reducing fleet costs and increasing vehicle availability to optimise performance.

Along with our exceptional service levels, we ensure that all our clients derive the very best value from their fleets, by delivering solutions that are based on impartial advice.

We recommend and provide operational improvements, and aim to deliver tangible financial returns. We always future-proof our offerings, for your peace of mind.

We can do this because we’ve only ever specialised in fleet services, so our knowledge and in-depth understanding of the market are the best in this sector. Plus, our dedicated expertise is relevant to public, private, not-for-profit and emergency-service organisations.

Get complete peace of mind with Venson Fleet Management

Whether you have cars, LCVs, HGVs or more specialist vehicles, we believe in taking the headache out of managing your fleet. We cater for all vehicle types, including EVs, Hybrids and other alternative-fuelled vehicles. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all solution, instead we spend time with you finding out about your financial and operational objectives, so that we can recommend a fleet policy that will help you meet them.

We can help with vehicle acquisition, funding, maintenance, duty of care and a whole lot more, including access to an online portal to get the vital management information you need.

We’re here to make your life easier and to give you peace of mind, so you can run your business without worrying about your fleet.

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● Client retention rate of 98% ● Dedicated account team for each client ● Downtimemanagement expertise ● A comprehensive range of fleet services ● Specialist technical capabilities via our in-house experts

● Complete transparency, with no hidden costs ● Honest partnerships, taking a longterm view ● Impartial and independent

● Over 30 years' learned experience

● Passionate about delivering value

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Pendragon Vehicle Management

Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) is a well-established automotive leasing and fleet management company that specialises in offering customised fleet funding and management solutions. From contract hire to fleet consultancy, PVM can tailor each and every package to a business’s exact operational requirements.

With over 38 years’ experience, and extensive industry knowledge, PVM are experts when it comes to working with customers to optimise their fleets. Whether that includes company cars, LCVs, salary-sacrifice schemes or a fully-outsourced fleetmanagement solution, PVM's dedicated team can handle everything from vehicle-order management and driver queries to detailed reporting on overall fleet performance.

With Pendragon's extensive portfolio of skills, your fleet's in safe hands when it comes to EV transition.

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● Fleet funding and management solutions for every business type and size ● Over 38 years’ experience ● Access to one of the biggest dealer networks in the UK ● Part of Lithia UK, with group retail partners Evans Halshaw and Stratstone ● Driver helpline with 24/7 support ● Comprehensive fleet funding options, including contract hire and salary sacrifice ● Unique and flexible rental solutions ● Fleet analysis including whole-life costing ● Comprehensive Fleet Management packages including a fully-outsourced solution ● Experts in managing EV transition

“PVM has remained a loyal ally of our business for several years, assisting with day-to-day support for our demanding fleet operation. They offer unbiased, expert advice in vehicle selection coupled with highly competitive maintenance packages. Their network of garages offers a dependable source of vehicle maintenance ensuring the uptime of our fleet remains optimum. Pendragon’s client management support is second to none offering a friendly and supportive service which feels like an extension of our own business.”

pendragonvehiclemanagement.co.uk

JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions (VLS) is part of the JCT600 Group, one of the UK's largest motor retailers.

With a history stretching back more than 75 years, the family-owned Group is renowned as a valuedriven business.

Formed in 1988, VLS is committed to offering businesses across the UK, from SMEs to FTSE100 companies, a wide range of tailored vehicle funding and management solutions.

VLS’s vision is to be the trusted partner of choice – always delivering a best-in-class service through its passionate team and industry-leading technology.

For more information about our sector-leading services, visit www.jct600vls.co.uk or scan the QR code above.

“VLS’s vision is to be the trusted partner of choice – always delivering a best-in-class service through its passionate team and industryleading technology”

Volkswagen Financial Services Fleet

Here at VWFS Fleet, we’re one of the UK’s biggest leasing companies. But we do things a little differently – we bring an energy, passion and expertise you won’t find anywhere else.

Whatever the size or shape of your business, you can come to us.

We know it’s not really cars that take your business to new and exciting places – it’s the people around you. So, we’ve invested in a team of experts like no other in the industry.

You can rely on us, day-in-day-out, to keep your fleet operating like clockwork. To help you find the right vehicles with the right funding. Manage your fleet. Support your drivers. And steer you forward. So, if you’ve got big ambitions for your fleet, we’d love to hear them.

Looking for a partner, not a passenger?

Speak to our team today. Scan the QR code above.

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● Founded in 1988 ● 9000+ managed vehicles

● 7500+ risk fleet ● Tailored funding and management solutions ● Salary sacrifice schemes ● Operational fleet management

● Solution design ● Implementation

● Outsourced fleet management ● Daily rental ● Dedicated account management

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● Fleet funding ● Fleet consultancy services

● Fleet analysis including whole-life Costing

● Fleet management software

● Charging solutions ● 24/7 driver support

● Uptime management ● Policy development ● Flexible rental solutions

● EV salary sacrifice ● Multi-marque vehicles

Leasing Companies Shortlist

Of the hundreds of leasing firms in the UK, just 25 ranked in the top 100 most-trusted businesses. Here are the best of the best…

Most-Trusted Shortlist

● www.jct600vls.co.uk

● www.kinto-uk.com

● www.ayvens.com

● www.leasys.com

● www.alphabet.com

Highly Recommended

● www.acvm.com

Highly Recommended

● www.arval.co.uk

Highly Recommended

● www.athlon.com

● www.free2move.com

● www.thegrosvenorgroup.co.uk

● www.lexautolease.co.uk

Highly Recommended

● www.lookersleasing.co.uk

● marshallfleetsolutions.co.uk

● www.mobilize-fs.co.uk

● novunavehiclesolutions.co.uk

● www.octopusev.com

● www.ogilvie-fleet.co.uk

● pendragonvehicle management.co.uk

● www.santander consumer.co.uk

● www.sgfleet.com

● www.sogomobility.co.uk

● www.tuskercars.co.uk

● www.venson.com

● Volkswagen Financial Services www.vwfsfleet.co.uk

Highly Recommended

● www.zenith.co.uk

Buying Guide

Salary Sacrifice

100 Trusted Brands explores one of the most financially-attractive ways for drivers to fund lease vehicles, with insight from Jon Burdekin

Salary sacrifice is an established method of providing tax-efficient benefits to employees, and it can be used effectively in the provision of a car-related benefit.

Salary Sacrifice is best used as an employee benefit for non-car-eligible employees, and those employees in receipt of a cash allowance in lieu of a company car. It also provides an option to support a business’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions. In this way, the carbon footprint of these employees’ commute to work can be factored into your company’s wider carbon footprint calculations.

The scheme can also be used as a replacement

for existing company car users, although financial savings by doing this are marginal. In effect, you are moving a driver from a benefit-in-kind (BIK) driven benefit to another BIK driven benefit with no material difference in their financial position.

“Salary Sacrifice is best used as an employee benefit for non-car-eligible employees, and those employees in receipt of a cash allowance in lieu of a company car"

What is Salary Sacrifice?

When viewed in its most basic form, the use of salary sacrifice to provide cars to employees is a simple marriage of three established tax principles – PAYE, NIC and BIK.

An employee agrees to have their salary reduced, and will therefore pay less PAYE and NI on the reduced salary.

In return for the salary reduction, they receive a traditional company car, on which they pay BIK tax like any company car.

The trick to making salary sacrifice work, therefore, is to ensure the saving in PAYE and associated NI is greater than the BIK tax incurred by the employee.

Of course, where an employee pays NIC, their employer pays Class 1A NIC, so if the employee saves money, then so does the employer (in saved employer’s NIC).

“The trick to making salary sacrifice work, therefore, is to ensure the saving in PAYE and associated NI is greater than the BIK tax incurred"

Tusker

We’re Tusker, the UK’s leader in salary-sacrifice cars. Part of Lloyds Banking Group, we have around 2000 active customer schemes, and we partner with all the top employee benefit providers.

We’re committed to protecting our environment, which is why we’re a member of the EV100, a group of organisations championing the move to zero emissions. Not only do we reduce and offset our own carbon emissions, but we also offset the emissions from every car we put on the road.

With more than 15 years’ experience, we offer an affordable way for employees to drive a new, fully-insured and maintained car to over 1.8m UK employees. Our scheme offers a range of options, from pure electric cars to hybrids, and even traditional petrol and diesel vehicles.

BENEFITS

● Offering fully-insured and maintained cars via salary sacrifice in an all-employee benefits package ● Tailored schemes, customisable to employer requirements ● Integrated with all leading benefit providers and public sector frameworks ● Helps with ESG agenda, as we

How it works

In practice, a funder leases a company car to the employer in the same way they would normally do with their corporate clients.

This is a business lease, with the employer as the contracting party, and VAT is charged on the monthly rental. The funder owns the vehicle, and the employer makes it available to their employee. The employee returns the vehicle at the end of the agreement.

In a traditional company car scheme, the employer doesn't charge their employee anything for this (except for trade-ups or private mileage contributions), but the employee pays BIK.

However, where an employer enters a salary sacrifice arrangement with the employee, it agrees a change to their employment terms, to reduce gross salary and provide a company car in return. This is a contractual benefit of employment. The amount deducted from the employee’s gross salary is typically equal to the amount the employer pays to the scheme provider for the monthly rental for the car, including maintenance and motor insurance, plus the 50% of VAT that cannot be recovered on the finance element of the rental. This is known as the ‘effective rental’. The employee pays the same BIK as with any company car.

We understand that every organisation is unique, so we tailor each scheme to the client's specific needs. Just let us know your preferences, and we'll take care of the rest.

offset all tailpipe or charging emissions of our cars on the road ● Cost neutral – free to set up and class 1a NIC savings available on electric cars ● Lifestyle protections mitigate risks for a number of employee life changes, such as resignation and redundancy

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When it works best

As Benefit-in-Kind rates are linked to CO2 emissions from a vehicle, lower CO2 means lower BIK, and the greater the saving against the salary sacrificed.

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) with emissions of 0g/km CO2 will attract a BIK rate of 2% (fixed until tax year 2025), so these vehicles will deliver the greatest tax efficiencies under any salary sacrifice arrangement.

Implications of OpRA (Optional Remuneration Arrangements)

On 6 April, 2017, HMRC introduced legislation titled Optional Remuneration Arrangements (OpRA), which covered a number of tax treatments surrounding salary sacrifice of various benefits (Pension, Childcare, etc). Salary Sacrifice for cars was included and the rules changed.

Under the ruling, Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (with emissions of 75g/km or less) are exempt from any tax changes under OpRA and it is these vehicles (BEV or PHEV) that generate significant tax savings under a salary sacrifice scheme.

Insurance under salary sacrifice

Bearing in mind a contractual arrangement will be between the funder and the employer, it is worth

“Under the ruling, Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (with emissions of 75g/ km or less) are exempt from any tax changes under OpRA and it is these vehicles (BEV or PHEV) that generate significant tax savings under a salary sacrifice scheme"

“Under salary sacrifice, an employer can provide its own fleet insurance cover for drivers, and include it within the amount of salary sacrificed by the employee"

considering what insurances you may need to offer, and how these can be applied in the simplest possible form.

Motor Vehicle Insurance

Under salary sacrifice, an employer can provide its own fleet cover for drivers, and include it within the amount of salary sacrificed by the employee. However, the amount paid for insurance must be specified and separated within the salary sacrifice arrangement for each driver.

Consideration may need to be given to high-risk drivers who cause an increase in the employer’s premiums. However, this is no different to any other fleet insurance provision. It could also be argued that this is the most cost-effective method of providing insurance for a group of drivers.

More typically, salary sacrifice providers offer insurance-inclusive solutions, where the insurance premium forms part of the overall salary sacrifice, and no demand is placed on the employer to source or provide this.

Insurance premiums, under this inclusive offer, tend to appear expensive, as they are fixed for the period of the lease, and are designed to be broad in their application, to cover a varied employee base of male/female, old/young and geographically diverse. That said, it should be remembered that this price is passed onto the employee through their gross salary deduction.

Additional employer costs linked to salary sacrifice

Early termination

As with any business contract hire arrangement, ending the contract early is likely to incur an early termination charge to the employer from the funder. How it's handled depends on the circumstances surrounding the ET (resignation/redundancy/longterm sick/death in service, etc)

The best way to avoid early-termination charges is to not return the car at all, but to reallocate it to another employee, if at all feasible.

All providers offer protection to minimise financial risk. This can be expensive, but as it is included within the monthly payment, it is effectively passed on to the employee as part of their gross salary deduction – leaving no exposure to the employer.

The option to ‘self-insure’ should be considered.

How would this work in practice?

The employer could apportion an element of the employer’s NIC savings they will generate from the salary-sacrifice arrangement as provision for any ETs they may need to fund in any given period. The provider can establish how many they think will occur, and what the average cost may be and help the employer to make this provision. Alternatively, the employer could pass this cost on to the employees by simply making a small addition to each employee’s monthly salary sacrifice to build up this provision. For example, 50 vehicles under salary sacrifice at £300/month, with a notional sum

“It is worth noting that the best way to avoid early-termination charges is to not return the car at all, but to reallocate it to another employee, if at all feasible"

of £30.00 pvpm, added to the salary deduction would generate a provision of £18,000 pa. The impact to the employee would be a small reduction in the significant tax savings they would enjoy.

End of Contract Damage

Commercially, the employer may recharge drivers any costs incurred – via salary deduction, with the Ts&Cs included in any salary-sacrifice agreement. If their policy is to absorb these costs and not recharge, this can also remain in place, although a self-insurance provision could mitigate the risk.

Excess Mileage

This can be passed on to drivers (if it's included in the agreement) – especially as any excess businessmileage would have resulted in additional employee income through mileage claims.

It’s important to ensure there’s an opportunity for employees to ‘reset’ their agreement if they are driving over or under their stated mileage. This should offer them the opportunity to pay any increased amount through the tax efficiency of the salary sacrifice arrangement while it is still in place, rather than out of net salary when the arrangement ends. Conversely, if the driver is travelling fewer miles than stated, they are unlikely to receive any benefit for this at the end of the contract, whereas a reschedule would reduce their monthly deductions.

It can be seen from the above, that the same cost areas and risks will be incurred by employees under salary sacrifice as they would incur if they were offered company cars – and these costs/risks can be passed on to employees if required, through a fully-insured solution, a self-insurance provision and/or robust policy that recharges drivers for costs they have incurred. Alternatively, the employer could build a provision for these from employer’s NIC savings.

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Other considerations under salary sacrifice

How will it affect an employee’s pension?

A salary sacrifice arrangement reduces gross salary, as an employee has agreed to exchange some of their salary for a benefit instead. It is therefore natural to think this lower salary figure will be used to calculate salary-dependent benefits like pension. Whether salary sacrifice impacts an employee’s pension will depend on the pension scheme operated by the employer. Therefore, any potential impact on pension should be referred to the employer’s pension provider.

Employers can create a ‘notional’ or ’reference’ salary which is used for such calculations.

This notional salary is the rate before any salary sacrifice arrangements. If the salary was £40,000 before salary sacrifice, this is the figure the employer may refer to when calculating other benefits, like pension contributions and pay rises.

HMRC confirms this: “Often, employers will use a notional level of pay to calculate employer and employee pension contributions, so that employees who participate in salary sacrifice arrangements are not put at a disadvantage”.

However, other pension schemes, particularly defined-benefit pensions – like career-average schemes – will be impacted, because employers look at an individual’s average salary over their career, and calculate the pension on that. Sacrificing some salary reduces average earnings across a career and therefore the pension.

If an employee is in a final-salary pension scheme, salary sacrifice will only impact the pension if an employee sacrifices some salary in the years before retirement or leaving the organisation. This may impact the final salary on which a pension is based.

Considerations

1) Does the benefit an employee gets from a salary sacrifice arrangement outweigh any loss in pension?

2) If an employee is approaching retirement or thinking of leaving, should they stop any salary sacrifice arrangement prior to this to ensure final salary is at its highest? Note: All employees must have a detailed understanding of their pension before entering into such an arrangement, and the employer should be aware of any potential implications and how to manage these.

Can salary sacrifice affect mortgage applications?

A ‘notional’ salary, as described above, may be used to calculate compensation or benefits. An employer can use it to provide confirmation of an employee’s earnings if they are applying for a mortgage. Mortgage providers check outgoings to ensure affordability. Any car payments will be considered. It is worth noting that, as a result of a tax efficient salary-sacrifice scheme, an employee’s outgoings

would reduce, leading to greater affordability.

As with the impact on pensions, the employer should take appropriate counsel from a mortgage advisor, or their own finance team to obtain the required level of comfort on this.

Parental Leave

Employees taking parental leave (maternity/ paternity/adoption) can also cause complications. Such employees are contractually entitled to retain their benefits of employment throughout a period of parental leave – and they have adjusted their Ts&Cs of employment to sacrifice some of their salary in return for a company car.

Where an employer provides more than the statutory minimum leave, payments can often carry on as before, but if this is not the case, the employer will be unable to make salary deductions, yet is obliged to continue offering the same level of benefit during the period of leave.

HMRC says: “When an employee enters into a salary-sacrifice arrangement, they are renegotiating the contract of employment, and the car becomes a contractual benefit”.

Insurance can also be an option here, but this is not always taken out because it can prove unpopular among staff who are unlikely to be affected. As with the self-insurance options detailed earlier, the employer could retain an amount, say, £15pvpm, from employer NIC savings to cover such eventualities, or could increase salary sacrifice amounts for all employees to pass on the cost.

Some salary sacrifice providers include a form of protection in their pricing to mitigate employer risk on this, but care should be taken in comparing one provider with another, to ensure their approach to financial protection and the apportioning of employer’s NIC are consistent.

Long-term sick leave

This will depend on the employer’s sickness policy. If an employee’s salary drops to the level where payments can no longer be deducted from the scheme, any shortfall may need to be covered by the employer. Insurance or self-insurance can be incorporated, as with other eventualities mentioned in this article, to cover exposure to this. A provision for early settlements could be used, to protect employers from having to cover a scenario of paying up to 36 monthly payments without being able to deduct the cost from the employee’s salary. Unlike parental leave, however, the employer could withdraw the benefit from the employee and return the car early, or reallocate it to another employee. Again, some salary sacrifice providers include a form of protection in their pricing to mitigate employer risk on this, but it can appear expensive.

Will salary sacrifice work for all employees?

No. One cast-iron restriction with salary sacrifice is that an employee cannot sacrifice their salary below the National Minimum Wage. If a business has any employees potentially affected by this, those individuals cannot participate in the scheme.

Many lower-priced EVs are available in the UK, so there should be good options for the majority of employees, regardless of their salary. However, greater restrictions might have to be applied to the lower-paid workforce.

This article clearly identifies that salary sacrifice is extremely tax efficient for ULEVs, but OpRA limits its effectiveness for vehicles which pollute above 75g/km of CO2

Consideration should therefore be made for circumstances where ULEVs are not appropriate. These could include where…

“Many lower-priced EVs are available in the UK, so there should be good options for the majority of employees, regardless of their salary, but greater restrictions would apply to the lower-paid workforce"

● an employee’s daily and monthly mileage patterns are not conducive to driving an EV due to range restrictions (or where there’s a need to tow a heavy caravan or trailer).

● a driver is unable to charge an EV at home. This doesn’t preclude them from the scheme, but consideration should be given as to whether they should adopt an EV when they can only charge at public charging hubs.

● the choice of EVs may be too limited for an employee who needs, for example, a family estate, people carrier or convertible.

● an employee does not like EVs.

● an employee may already have a car and not currently need a new vehicle.

Clearly there will be instances where ULEVs don’t work for every employee. Research shows that employee engagement on these schemes tends to be between 5% and 10% (for non-car-eligible employees)

A salary sacrifice scheme will provide an additional ‘strand’ to the employer’s commitment to net zero carbon emissions

– impacting the wider employer population and specifically their commute to work (included within ‘scope 3’ emissions).

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Salary sacrifice summary

● Salary sacrifice delivers significant tax efficiencies for EV and PHEV users, and the potential variable costs (ET, Damage, excess mileage etc) can be covered either by insurance, self-insurance or passing the cost on to employees.

● Consideration should be given to how external factors such as pensions and mortgages are affected, but these should not preclude the employer from considering introducing a salary sacrifice scheme.

● EVs may not suit the needs of all drivers.

● Employees cannot sacrifice their salary to such an extent that it takes them below the National Minimum Wage.

● If the employer experiences high levels of staff turnover, then greater consideration should be given to protection (insurance) against leavers. This will impact the levels of Early Termination protection they may wish to build into the scheme.

● Salary sacrifice schemes generate administration

VLS Salary Sacrifice

VLS salary sacrifice makes electric vehicles accessible to businesses of all sizes through an employee benefit that saves money, reduces hassle and delivers on sustainability goals.

For a fixed cost, employees receive...

● A brand-new electric vehicle

● Fully-comprehensive vehicle insurance

● Breakdown cover

● Servicing, maintenance and repair

● Incident management support

● Dedicated in-life support

(as you are creating a fleet), so any potential provider should seek to minimise this burden and do most of the ‘heavy lifting’ for the employer.

Further details

For additional buying guides and product information please scan the QR code, or visit https://fleetwise.info/

From consultation to in-life services, the scheme is tailored to your business, and you receive expertise from our experienced account managers at every step of the journey.

At VLS, one of our main ambitions is to provide the best customer experience through delivering high-quality, trusted solutions. We have the knowledge, the team and the technology to provide the best experience for your employees.

Salary Sacrifice Shortlist

● www.jct600vls.co.uk

Shortlist

● www.kinto-uk.com

● www.ayvens.com

● www.leasys.com

● www.alphabet.com

Highly Recommended

● www.acvm.com

Highly Recommended

● www.arval.co.uk

Highly Recommended

● www.athlon.com

● www.thegrosvenorgroup.co.uk

Trust these 22 suppliers to deliver additional benefits to drivers and companies through excellent salary-sacrifice schemes* *These trusted companies all also appear in the Leasing Companies Trusted Brands shortlist.

● www.lexautolease.co.uk Highly Recommended

● www.lookersleasing.co.uk

● marshallfleetsolutions.co.uk

● www.mobilize-fs.co.uk

● www.octopusev.com

● www.ogilvie-fleet.co.uk

● www.pendragonvehicle management.co.uk

● www.sgfleet.com

● www.tuskercars.co.uk

● www.venson.com

● www.vwfsfleet.co.uk Highly Recommended

● novunavehiclesolutions.co.uk ● www.zenith.co.uk

Rental companies

Vehicle rentals give fleet managers a high level of flexibility to keep their businesses operating at optimal levels

Eleven vehicle rental businesses have excelled in this year’s Trusted Brands’ research.

Each one offers the assurance that it’ll deliver the right vehicle, at the right time and the right cost. The very best also offer advice as to the best vehicles for specific tasks, optimising the fleet's performance for the business.

Vehicle rental companies offer a wide range of services and benefits to business fleet managers, enhancing operational flexibility and efficiency.

By providing short-term and long-term rental options, these companies allow businesses to scale their fleets up or down based on demand, avoiding the financial commitment of purchasing vehicles or taking out long-term leases that come with expensive early-exit clauses.

Key services include maintenance and roadside assistance, ensuring that vehicles are always in optimal condition and minimising any downtime due to breakdowns.

Rental companies also handle all administrative

tasks, such as vehicle registration, insurance and compliance with regulatory requirements, reducing the administrative burden on busy fleet managers.

In addition, rental companies offer diverse vehicle options, from cars and vans to specialised trucks – the best have something to meet every business need. This variety allows fleet managers to select the ideal vehicles for specific tasks, improving overall productivity.

The rental option can also eliminate the need for an expensive fleet of pool cars, which may not always be required, especially when used in seasonal industries.

With real-time tracking and telematics systems, rental companies provide insights into vehicle usage and driver behaviour, helping businesses optimise routes and enhance fuel efficiency.

In summary, vehicle rental companies deliver cost-effective, flexible and comprehensive solutions that streamline fleet management and support cost management and business growth.

Europcar

Global giant with services for fleets of all sizes

Europcar champions the idea of vehicle usership over ownership, as well as dispelling the myths around electric motoring. With its growing range of mobility solutions, Europcar is expanding the role of vehicle rental in reducing the environmental impact created by business fleets.

Whether renting an ICE, hybrid or fully-electric

car or van for a few hours, several days, weeks, months or longer, Europcar is supporting the evolution towards sustainable mobility. And, with its rapidly growing EV and PHEV rental fleet, Europcar is delivering a real-world, zero emissions driving-experience that allows businesses and their drivers to ‘try before they switch’.

FACT FILE

● Over 100 Europcar branches across the UK

● Branches at all major airports

● Delivery to every UK postcode

● Supplies petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars and vans

● Expert support for new EV drivers

● Flexible rental options – daily, weekly, monthly or longer

● A comprehensive selection of specialist vehicles is available

● Dedicated Vans & Trucks Supersites are located nationwide

Dawsongroup

At Dawsongroup vans, our primary aim is to keep your business moving and ensure your fleet of LCVs are earning you money. Whether you’re looking for flexible rental options to cater for planned or unplanned seasonal demands, or a fixed-term rental solution to get the most from your fleet resource, our Smarter Asset Strategy ensures that your vans earn you money every working hour of every day.

FACT FILE

● Wide range of customisable rental solutions

● 13 nationwide branches

● Dedicated team of net-zero experts

● Management team for every customer

● Industry leading fleet of 13,000 vehicles and counting

Fleetondemand

Fleetondemand’s award-winning GT Suite groundtransportation platform provides an integrated range of short and mid-term vehicle rental, taxi and car-sharing services. As a leading intermediary, our unrivalled supplier network offers 1.8m rental vehicles across 180 countries worldwide, supported by an experienced customer service team. Start your journey at www.fleetondemand.com

Track your market opportunity and identify how your brand is positioned for growth.

For off-the-shelf, fleet omnibus and custom research, book a meeting today: https://bit.ly/Ian360MG

SMR and Vehicle Conversions

This hugely-important sector in the fleet ecosystem accounts for five of the top trusted brands

Vehicle Service, Maintenance and Repair (SMR), along with vehicle conversions, are critical components in managing an efficient and reliable fleet.

SMR encompasses regular servicing, preventative maintenance and necessary repairs, to ensure vehicles remain in optimal condition, minimising costly downtime. This not only enhances the safety and reliability of the fleet, but also extends the lifespan of the vehicles, reducing the overall operational costs.

Well-maintained vehicles which suffer fewer breakdowns and the ensuing delays, also lead to better customer experiences.

Vehicle conversions involve modifying vehicles to meet specific business needs. This might include adding specialised equipment, such as

Bri-Stor Systems

For 40 years, Bri-Stor Systems has been the trusted conversion partner for some of the UK's largest fleets. Providing a holistic service, we transform light commercial vehicles into practical, hardworking tools. With the entire manufacturing process under one roof, customers can singlesource various bespoke racking, shelving and cupboard units, supplemented by an extensive catalogue of third-party specialist equipment. We also provide in-house vehicle graphics services, plus damage repair, de-fleet refurbishment and recycling and kitting, where new-starters can drive away a fully-stocked vehicle. www.bri-stor.co.uk

refrigeration units, lifting equipment or fitting vehicles with bespoke storage solutions. Adapting vehicles for accessibility also falls into this category. Conversions enable businesses to tailor their fleets to their exact requirements, improving operational efficiency and productivity.

Both SMR and conversions contribute to faster working, minimised downtime and fewer delays.

Investing in these services ensures that fleets are always ready to meet the demands of business operations, leading to improved staff and customer satisfaction and a more streamlined workflow.

“Well-maintained vehicles which suffer fewer breakdowns, also lead to better customer experiences"

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A-Z of the top 100 trusted fleet brands by category

EV Services

● Allstar – Highly Recommended (EV Fuel Card)

● BP Fuel Cards – Highly Recommended (EV Fuel Card)

● Diode

● Drax

● Dynamon – Highly Recommended

● Flexible Power Systems

● Mobilize Power Solutions – Highly Recommended

● Paua (EV Fuel Card)

● Rightcharge (EV Fuel Card)

● VEV Services Limited

● Zap-Map – Highly Recommended

Fleet & Risk Services

● AA DriveTech

● AX

● CLM Fleet Management

● Fleet Logistics

● FMG

● Ford Fleet Management

● Hertz

● Holman – Highly Recommended

● IAM RoadSmart – Highly Recommended

● Optimize - The Algorithm People

● RAC

● Radius Vehicle Solutions

● RED Corporate Driver Training

● Sopp+Sopp

● The AA – Highly Recommended

● Traxall/Fleet Operations

● VMS Fleet Management

Fleet Software

● 1 Link

● Asset Works

● Bynx

Listings

● Chevin

● DAVIS Licence Check

● Ebbon Group

● Epyx

● FleetCheck.

● Jaama – Highly Recommended

● R2C Online

● Wialon Fuel Cards

● DKV Mobility

● Esso Fuel Cards

● fuelGenie

● Keyfuels

● Shell Fleet Solutions – Highly Recommended

● The Miles Consultancy –Highly Recommended

● UK Fuels

Leasing Companies

(Includes Salary Sacrifice suppliers)

● Ayvens

● Alphabet (GB) Ltd – Highly Recommended

● Arnold Clark Finance Limited – Highly Recommended

● Arval UK – Highly Recommended

● Athlon UK

● Free2Move

● Grosvenor Leasing

● JCT600 VLS

● KINTO UK Limited

● Leasys

● Lex Autolease – Highly Recommended

● Lookers Vehicle Solutions

● Marshall Leasing

● Mobilize Financial Services

● Novuna Capital Vehicle Solutions

● Octopus Electric Vehicles

● Ogilvie Fleet ltd

● Pendragon Vehicle Management Limited

● Santander Consumer Finance (UK) Plc

● SG Fleet UK

● SOGO

● Tuskerdirect Ltd

● Venson Automotive Solutions Limited

● Volkswagen Financial Services | Fleet –

Highly Recommended

● Zenith Rental

● Avis Budget Group

● Dawsongroup Vans Limited

● Enterprise Rent-A-Car – Highly Recommended

● Europcar – Highly Recommended

● Fleet On Demand

● Herd Group

● Nexus Vehicle Rental

● Northgate

● Reflex

● Sixt rent a car Ltd

● Thrifty Car rental Tracking

● Abax

● Crystal Ball

● Geotab – Highly Recommended

● Lightfoot – Highly Recommended

● Michelin Connected Fleet

● Quartix

● RAM Tracking

● Samsara

● Targa Telematics

● Teletrac Navman

● Trakm8

● Webfleet Solutions – Highly Recommended

Vehicle Repair & Conversions

● ATS Euromaster

● Bott UK

● Bri-Stor – Highly Recommended

● Kwik Fit Fleet

● System Edström

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Fleet Industry A-Z Glossary

AC motor (Alternating Current) – In an EV, an AC motor is considered highly efficient; lighter weight with fewer parts; more reliable and better for regenerative braking than a DC (Direct Current) motor. However, they cost more, require complex control systems and get hotter than DC motors.

Agency Model – A business arrangement where a fleet management agency or third-party provider is employed to manage various aspects of a company's vehicle fleet; allowing businesses to focus on their core business.

Alternative fuels – Power sources, other than petrol and diesel, used to propel vehicles. For example, electricity, LPG, biodiesel and hydrogen.

Asset tracking – The use of GPS (or other technologies) to monitor and accurately locate fleet vehicles in real time.

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) – An EV that relies solely on a rechargeable battery for propulsion, with no internal combustion engine.

Benchmarking – Measuring and assessing specific criteria to compare the performance of organisations. These criteria may be financial, environmental, fuel-consumption, service-level or user-feedback based.

Benefit in kind (BiK) – This is a tax levied on employees who are provided with a company vehicle for personal use. It is based on the vehicle's value and emissions.

Biofuels – Any fuel artificially manufactured from organic sources, including ethanol, biodiesel or other liquid fuels made from crops such as corn or sugarcane.

CCS (Combined Charging System) – A fast-charging standard for electric vehicles that integrates both AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) charging into a single connector, providing flexibility and faster charging options at compatible charging stations.

CHAdeMO charging – A fast-charging protocol used for electric vehicles that enables quick charging by delivering high-voltage direct current (DC) to the vehicle's battery, reducing charging times significantly.

Charging infrastructure – The network of charging stations where EVs can be recharged.

Charging Connector Types – Varieties of plugs and connectors used for charging, such as CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2, and Tesla Supercharger.

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 – This law holds an organisation criminally responsible if its corporate management failures lead to a person's death.

Cost-benefit analysis – A systematic process used to evaluate the potential benefits and costs of a project, policy or decision. The results can be used to determine whether it's economically, environmentally or socially worthwhile.

DC motor (Direct Current) – In an EV, DC motors are considered a simpler and cheaper option than AC motors, with cheaper control systems and better compatibility with charging infrastructure. However, they offer reduced performance and have less efficient regenerative braking.

Disposal policy – An organisation’s strategy for how it disposes of vehicles it no longer needs. It typically includes a depreciation and damage assessment, transportation to a disposal site; cancelling insurance and claiming back unused road tax; plus any preparation for sale, and auction fees.

Domestic hours – The maximum number of hours a professional driver can operate vehicles in any given period on UK roads. The limits can be found on the www.gov.uk website.

Driver’s handbook – Vehicle operators should be provided with a handbook that contains all the information necessary to operate a vehicle safely and effectively. This is often supplemented with operator training.

Driver licence checks – Online checks that reveal a vehicle operator’s driving history. They are used, among other things, for driver verification, checking insurance compliance and assessing driver suitability.

Driver records – The essential information an organisation must hold about its drivers, including driver’s licence; any training undertaken; accident and endorsement history, plus vehicle category entitlement.

Early termination charges – The extra fees incurred if a lease vehicle contract is cancelled before the pre-agreed end date and the vehicle is returned early.

Electric vehicle incentives – Government incentives, tax credits or rebates offered to promote the adoption of EVs.

Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) – The equipment, including charging stations and cables, used to connect an EV to an electricity source.

Electronic Logging Device (ELD) – A vehicle-based device that records a driver's hours at the wheel. Used to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Excess mileage charges – The fees incurred if, on its return, a lease or rental has exceeded the mileage agreed in the contract. The fees are levied per-mile over the agreed limit.

Fast charging – High-powered charging that can replenish an EV's battery quickly, typically using DC chargers. Charging with fast chargers is usually more expensive than using standard chargers.

Fleet asset register – A comprehensive database that records and tracks essential information about all vehicles and equipment within a company's fleet.

Fuel management programme

A well-implemented fuel management programme can reduce a fleet’s fuel consumption and cost. A programme may include elements such as data collection, driver training and a review of fuel-suppliers.

Green fleet – A fleet that uses environmentally-friendly tech, such as electric or hybrid vehicles, to reduce emissions.

Grey fleet – Employee-owned vehicles that are used for company business.

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) –The total weight of a vehicle, including its kerbweight (unloaded weight) and any passengers, cargo and accessories. A critical parameter for vehicle safety and compliance with weight regulations.

Health and Safety – A useful H&S booklet for fleet managers called: Driving at work – Managing work-related road safety at work can be viewed in PDF form here: https://bit.ly/45QCg6D

HOS (Hours of service) compliance – Adherence to regulations governing the number of hours a commercial driver can work and drive in any given period.

Hybrid vehicles – Hybrid vehicles combine two propulsion methods, usually a petrol engine and electric motor(s). The electric propulsion assists with powering the vehicle in certain situations.

Hydrogen power (fuel cell) – Still in development, hydrogenfuel-cell vehicles, use hydrogen gas stored in tanks to generate electricity through a chemical process. This electricity powers the vehicle, and the primary emission from these vehicles is water vapour.

Hydrogen power (ICE engine) – Still in development, hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine vehicles use hydrogen gas as a fuel source in a traditional internal combustion engine.

Infringements – When company drivers do not comply with rules and regulations. This might include presenting incorrect driving information or failing to take sufficient breaks.

In-house maintenance – When SMR work on business vehicles is carried out by the company’s own maintenance department, instead of being outsourced.

Kerbweight – The weight of a vehicle when fully equipped, but not loaded with passengers or cargo, including all essential fluids and a full fuel tank.

Key management – The systems used to log access to vehicle keys and keep spare keys secure.

Kilowatt-hour (kWh) – A unit of measurement for electric energy storage and charging, often used to describe the capacity of an EV's battery.

Lease agreement – A contract that allows a company to use a vehicle for a specified period in exchange for regular payments. The company does not own the vehicle and does not have to fund the initial purchase.

LPG-powered vehicles – LPG vehicles use Liquified Petroleum Gas, an alternative fuel. LPG is usually 40 to 50 percent cheaper than petrol and diesel. However, conversions can be expensive and LPG fuel consumption is higher.

Maintenance contract – An agreement between a fleet owner and a maintenance provider to deliver an approved schedule of maintenance for each vehicle.

Maintenance schedule – A timetable to deliver vehicle inspections, servicing, maintenance and repairs, to ensure a fleet's ongoing effectiveness and safety.

Maintenance service intervals – The length of time between vehicle inspections and services.

Non-revenue vehicles – Vehicles used for administrative or support purposes that do not directly generate income.

O Licence (Operator’s licence) – This licence is a legal requirement for businesses or individuals who operate goods vehicles over a certain weight for hire or reward.

Optimum replacement time – The time in a vehicle’s lifecycle when the costs of retention outweigh the benefits of keeping it, and the vehicle should be replaced.

Over-specified fleet – A vehicle or fleet is over-specified when it has unnecessary features. This is usually a result of inefficient procurement and can increase purchase, running and maintenance costs.

Personal use – The use of a business vehicle for non-businessrelated activities. This includes commuting to work, and is generally viewed as a taxable benefit in kind.

PG9 – PG9 certificates are typically issued by a Vehicle Operator Services Agency (VOSA) vehicle examiner for defects that render a vehicle unsafe or degrade its roadworthiness. A PG9 prohibits the use of the vehicle until the defects are remedied.

Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) – A hybrid vehicle with both an internal combustion engine and a plug-in rechargeable battery.

Predictive maintenance – Using data analysis to predict when vehicle maintenance will be needed to minimise downtime and repair costs.

Qualifying vehicles – Vehicles that meet specific criteria for tax incentives, rebates or emissions standards.

Range anxiety – The fear or concern of running out of battery power before reaching a charging station.

Range extender – A small internal combustion engine in some PHEVs that generates electricity to extend the electric range when the battery is depleted.

Regenerative braking – A system that recovers energy during braking and deceleration, converting it into electricity to recharge the battery.

Regrooving – The cutting of a new tread pattern into a partworn tyre, maximising its tread depth and lifespan.

Remould tyre – A remould or re-tread tyre is a used tyre that has undergone a process where a new layer of tread is applied to extend its usable life.

Replacement policy – The agreement your business has for renewing its fleet vehicles, usually based on age or mileage.

Residual value – The resale value remaining in a vehicle, at the point it is removed from a fleet.

Route optimisation – The process of finding the most efficient routes for vehicles to minimise travel time and fuel consumption.

Speed limiters – Certain commercial vehicles, registered since 1 January 2005, must be fitted with a speed limiter to restrict their maximum speed.

Spot hire – Short-term hire of a vehicle to fill temporary gaps in fleet requirements.

Tachographs – These devices record the driving time, rest periods and other work-related data of drivers in commercial vehicles, to ensure compliance with regulations.

Tendering - A tender process invites bids from suppliers to provide a product or service. Tender offers are reviewed to ensure they meet the required service-level and cost criteria.

Telematics – The technology that combines telecommunications and informatics to send and receive data about a vehicle's location, performance, battery status, charging history and driver behaviour.

Total cost of ownership (TCO) – The total cost of owning and operating a vehicle over its entire lifespan, including purchase price, maintenance, fuel, and depreciation.

ULEZ (Ultra-low emissions zone) – A geographical area, usually within a city, where vehicles must meet emissions standards to enter and operate. Often, higher-emission vehicles can enter the ULEZ, but they are subject to a fee.

Utilisation rate – The percentage of time a vehicle is in use compared to the total available time. a measure used to assess fleet efficiency.

Vehicle availability – The availability of a vehicle for specific purposes. This can be affected by maintenance requirements, workload levels, the vehicle’s location and the availability of an appropriate driver/operator.

Vehicle downtime – The period that a vehicle is unavailable, often due to SMR requirements.

Vehicle excise duty (VED) – An annual vehicle tax based on fuel type and CO2 emissions.

Vehicle rotation – The moving of vehicles around a fleet to offset and equalise their mileages.

Vehicle trackers – Electronic devices attached to vehicles to monitor key data including location and driving behaviours.

Warranty management – The management of vehicle warranties, including tracking warranty expiration dates and handling warranty claims.

Whole-life cost – The total cost of owning a vehicle during its time on a fleet.

This includes: procurement cost, lease cost, depreciation, tax, fuel, maintenance, insurance, disposal value, customisation and early-termination costs. Any residual value may be deducted from these costs.

Yield management – Optimising vehicle utilisation to maximise revenue and profitability.

Zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) – Vehicles that create no tailpipe emissions. Includes BEVs and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.