Commercial Vehicle News
The latest electric commercial vehicle news for UK businesses and fleet operators – covering electric vans, trucks, buses and specialist plant. Whether you run a single van or a national fleet, this is where we track the launches, finance offers and policy changes that affect the cost of electrifying your operation.
Coverage spans the full market: new model reveals and pricing from the major van makers, monthly finance and lease deals, charging and depot infrastructure, payload and range comparisons, and the government decisions – from grants to taxation – that shape the business case for going electric.
Weighing up a switch? Our advice section covers charging and running costs in practical detail, and our news pages carry the wider EV policy stories affecting every operator. For the passenger-car side of each brand’s line-up, see our electric car reviews.
Commercial Vehicle News
Bonnet reveals new services to power electric fleets
Bonnet, the electric vehicle charger aggregator, has launched a new service for large and small fleet managers.
Helixx unveils low-cost mini electric vehicles for emerging markets
UK-based tech company Helixx has announced a range of affordable mini commercial electric vehicles for fast-growing urban locations.
CitySprint continues EV fleet expansion with rollout of 40 new electric vans
CitySprint — the UK’s largest same day distribution company — has announced the expansion of their electric vehicle (EV) fleet with the acquisition…
REE Automotive names Microvast as battery pack supplier for commercial EV platforms
REE Automotive and Microvast have signed a supply and purchase agreement for lithium-ion battery solutions.
Tevva set for mass production with whole vehicle type approval
British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has hit another major milestone after securing European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval.
Volvo Trucks add new variants to electric truck range
Volvo Trucks has expanded its range of electric trucks, launching electric rigid versions of its Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX…
Rivian pauses plans to produce electric vans with Mercedes-Benz
Rivian has put plans to produce electric vans with Mercedes-Benz on hold as it prioritises its existing business.
Volta’s first ‘Truck as a Service’ charging infrastructure confirmed
Volta Trucks has announced the first implementation of its new full-electric Volta Zero with Truck as a Service charging infrastructure to Heppner.
Amazon now has over 1,000 Rivian electric vans making deliveries in US
Amazon has announced it is deploying an increasing number of Rivian electric vans in over 100 US cities this holiday season.
Tesla Semi 500 mile range claims tested
The 500 miles (804 km) range of upcoming Tesla Semi Class 8 electric semi range has been tested in real-world tests.