Slow charging times holding back electric van adoption
The adoption of electric vans is being hindered by their slow charging times, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
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Commercial Vehicle News
We cover the latest news, reviews and features of electric powered commercial vehicles.
Kia PV5 sets 431-mile record for fully-laden electric van
The Kia PV5 Cargo van has set a World Record for electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) after traveling 430.84 miles on a single charge while carrying its maximum permitted payload.
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Farizon announces charging tie-up with ChargePoint and Hypervolt
Farizon has partnered with ChargePoint and Hypervolt for commercial and home charging, as it seeks to facilitate charging for its fleet and retail customers.
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Fleet optimism over electric vans falters, new research finds
Fleet managers have cut forecasts for electric van adoption to 14% by 2028, according to Arval’s 2025 Mobility Observatory, as range, payload and charging challenges fuel short-term pessimism across the UK’s commercial vehicle sector.
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Volkswagen offers van buyers up to £1,200 EV cashback
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is offering a new incentive to encourage more van drivers to make the switch to an electric vehicle.
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Munro EV investment set to create up to 300 new jobs
Electric 4×4 maker Munro EV has secured significant investment to support its drive to full-scale production.
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September delivers ‘impressive’ growth for electric van market
Electric van registrations jumped by 41% in September, marking a new record high for the segment as the rest of the market struggled
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Farizon launches ‘Big 4’ deal on servicing, charging and warranty
Electric van specialist Farizon has launched a new all-in-one package for buyers of its SV model
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London black cab operator eyes 3,000 vehicle expansion after £40m investment
Sherbet, the UK’s largest electric black cab operator, is looking to expand its current fleet after raising £40m worth of investment from European private equity form, Hoplon Investment Partners.
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First Bus prepares new grid-supporting energy storage sites
Public transport operator First Bus is set to open new large-scale energy storage sites that will help keep its electric buses moving and support the National Grid.
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