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Fastned, the European ultra-rapid charging network that’s swiftly expanding in the UK, has officially opened its first Liverpool hub with ultra-rapid EV charging. The site features eight ultra-rapid charging bays able to deliver up to 400kW Located at a convenient, easily accessible base, the site features eight ultra-rapid charging bays alongside Fastned’s distinctive yellow wings. The chargers can deliver up to 400kW, potentially adding as much as 200 miles of range in 10 minutes.

Toby Poston, chief executive of the BVRLA, on how the Government’s review of the ZEV mandate is a critical opportunity to align policy with the realities of the UK’s decarbonisation transition. Toby Poston, BVRLA chief executive The Government’s review of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate provides an opportunity to assess how the policy is performing and where it can better support the UK’s transition to zero-emission road transport.

Al Suttie continues his new series of articles by evaluating the Kia EV3, spotlighting five key takeaways on its interior, specification, onboard space and all-round appeal. List price (BiK): £43,890 incl. heat pump (4%)  Official range: 361 miles  Range as tested: 322 miles Has Kia reached its peak with the EV3? It might well have as this family crossover is a superb all-rounder with no discernible weakness that I could detect during my time with it.

The Q3 2026 issue of Fleet World Digital magazine is now online, bringing you the latest operational analysis and vehicle reviews. The new edition of Fleet World Digital is online here Our lead news analysis looks at the current stability in secondhand electric vehicle prices. We ask whether this forecourt balance can hold when the massive new vehicle volumes forced by the ZEV mandate eventually reach the wholesale market.

A cross-pavement electric vehicle charging channel trial has gone live in Slough to make charging an electric vehicle at home significantly easier for residents with on-street parking. A Kerbo Charge cross-pavement channel in Datchet, Slough Slough council has received £130,000 from the Department for Transport’s Electric Vehicle Pavement Channels Grant (EVPCG) to deliver the scheme to improve access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure at home.

New data has exposed significant reliability issues and a ‘postcode lottery’ in England’s public EV charging network, with some councils reporting up to 25% of chargers out of service. Councils are being left ‘in the dark’ on charger operations amid a data ‘black hole’ A Freedom of Information (FOI) investigation by Close Brothers Motor Finance revealed that councils are being left ‘in the dark’ on charger operations amid a data ‘black hole’.

Chinese carmaker Aion has revealed pricing for its UT electric supermini, ahead of order books opening in September. Priced from £28,950, the new hatchback will contest the Renault 5 and the Volkswagen ID. Polo while also competing with lower medium models. The UT aims to challenge traditional segment boundaries by offering enhanced refinement, space, equipment and electric range.

Fleets and drivers could face a severe shortage of MOT testing slots and escalating vehicle downtime unless the MOT fee is increased, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) has warned. The Independent Garage Association (IGA) said 16 years of flat fees, combined with recent record inflation, have pushed independent garages to a breaking point The industry body said that 16 years of flat fees, combined with recent record inflation, have pushed independent garages to a breaking point.

Leap24 has gone live with a new ultra-rapid charging station, just minutes from Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3. The new hub means Leap24 is the only network with ultra-rapid locations within seven minutes of Heathrow and London City airports The site is equipped with four 200kW charging bays close to one of London’s busiest areas for professional drivers. Leap24 develops and operates ultra-rapid EV charging hubs across the UK and Europe.

Fleet expectations for electric van growth are “almost flat”, as commercial operators face ongoing hurdles with vehicle range, charging infrastructure and payload capacity. LCV operators polled for the research predict just 16% of their fleets will be electric within three years The 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory Barometer reveals that light commercial vehicle (LCV) operators predict just 16% of their fleets will be electric within three years.