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In our recent #BVRLABlog, Thomas Rowlands, MD Global EV Solutions at Corpay, Allstar Business Solutions’s parent company, explains how the Allstar AllCosts report reveals that the average home charging cost has fallen to the lowest level since before the cost of living crisis. There is good news for drivers using the public charging network too, where costs have also fallen. It’s not just EV drivers benefiting; petrol and diesel prices are also at their lowest levels in years. Read Tom's blog in full: https://bit.ly/4fcqvMp #BVRLAblog #AllCosts #AllstarAllCosts #HomeCharging #EnergyCosts #EVs #FleetManagement

Nominations are open for our Industry Hero Awards 2025, sponsored by Close Brothers Asset Finance, giving members the opportunity to celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond. Three winners - including one team - will be announced on 5 March at our black-tie Annual Dinner, at the new venue of the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane. The award categories are: ⭐ Business Builder (individual award) ⭐ Decarbonisation Driver (individual award) ⭐ Service Specialists (team award) for those delivering outstanding service through innovation. There’s no limit to the number of nominations that can be submitted, though senior leaders and executives are not eligible for nomination. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eUGJfHp9 #IndustryHeroes #AboveAndBeyond #Recognition #BVRLAAnnualDinner

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from the BVRLA! ✨🎄 As 2024 draws to a close, we want to extend our warmest wishes to all our members, stakeholders, and friends. Whether you're celebrating Christmas, enjoying other festive traditions, or simply taking a moment to reflect and recharge, we hope this season brings you joy and peace. Thank you for being part of the BVRLA Family this year. #SeasonGreetings #BVRLAFamily #happyEVafter https://lnkd.in/dbFkJMwP

While much of the attention today will be on the ZEV Mandate consultation, I want to highlight another crucial consultation which launched today. It covers regulatory flexibility for zero emission vans (https://lnkd.in/dhSDZ9Em). Regulatory change to support zero-emission vans has been a central focus of our Zero Emission Van Plan, and it’s absolutely essential to enabling the sector to make the shift to cleaner, greener fleets. 4.25t e-vans need the same treatment as 3.5t diesels. A big thank you to the BVRLA team, coalition partners (Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), Logistics UK, The EV Café and REA), and members who have put huge efforts into the plan. We now need to ensure the proposed changes are made as soon as possible. With the Plug-in Van grant extended and the possibility of improvement in regulation, 2025 could see more momentum for the van transition. [Of course, not forgetting the work still needed on van-accessible charging and the used market!] Catherine Bowen Rachael Hewish Adam Forshaw Sarah Gray Tim Bailey David Jackson Chris Chandler Paul Hollick Paul Kirby Lorna McAtear Ben Garratt Matthew Adams Becca Hammond Clive Willcocks Zero Emission Van Plan: https://lnkd.in/dNGyJuBD

📆 Save the date for the standout event of 2025 – the BVRLA Annual Dinner! This year, we’re hosting in a new iconic location: the breath-taking Great Room at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London. On Wednesday 5 March, immerse yourself in a venue with a legacy of hosting royalty, world leaders, and A-list stars since 1929. This is the must-attend event for the rental and leasing industry. Network with key players, impress your clients, and enjoy an evening with old friends. A big thank you to our headline partner BYD, and supporting sponsors Close Brothers Asset Finance, Enterprise, United Rental Group, VRS - Vehicle Rental Services and Zenith Vehicles. Don’t miss out – join us for a night to remember! https://bit.ly/BVRLA-AD #BVRLAAnnualDinner #AD2025 #TheGreatRoom #NetworkingNight #BVRLAEvents #IndustryLeaders #VehicleRental #VehicleLeasing

The long-awaited consultation into the terms and application of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate has now been confirmed. It welcomes input from all stakeholders and the BVRLA will be actively involved in the process to represent members.   The consultation is open now, with all submissions required to be in by 18th February 2025. The association has set up workshops for early January that will give members the opportunity to share their views and guide the BVRLA’s formal submission.   Full details and the areas of focus are available here: https://lnkd.in/e-EnDNYu 
All members are encouraged to get involved with the process and share their input with the BVRLA team. The ZEV Mandate impacts every single member and their customers.   Please contact the team via policy@bvrla.co.uk to discuss further or to express an interest in joining a workshop in the New Year.   #ZEVMandate #ElectricVehicles #Decarbonisation #VoiceOfTheIndustry #GovernmentEngagement

We continuously update our training materials and will shortly be launching 12 brand new e-learning modules into the SAF-approved upgrade package, providing overviews of the key lending practices and responsibilities pre and post contract. Eight new iExpress modules will also be added into the 'Essentials' package on 2 January 2025 to save members time when completing their second-year compliance training. The iExpress modules appear in the second year of members’ licences and are short refreshers on the full versions of the modules - saving learners time when demonstrating competence on key regulated topics. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/d7Z3sEjf #BVRLATraining #PeopleFirst #ProfessionalDevelopment #Elearning #Compliance #Competence #CustomerFacing #SAFexpert

🌟 Elevate Your Expertise in 2025! We’re excited to offer 118 training opportunities across 24 essential topics next year—designed with your team’s growth in mind. 🆕 What’s New for 2025? 🔹 BVRLA Accreditation: Gain industry recognition with select programmes. 🔹 ‘Driven by You’ Tailored Training: Flexible solutions built around your business needs. 💬 Mark Pow, Head of Learning & Development, shares: “With a 7% boost in training opportunities for 2025, every improvement is driven by your feedback. We’re ready to deliver even more value to our members.” 📖 Explore our courses, schedules, and pricing: https://bit.ly/bvrlald #BVRLATraining #PeopleFirst #EmpowerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #2025Goals

1 in 4 people in England will experience a mental health problem at some point each year, according to Mind. The Christmas break and January can be an especially difficult time for people struggling with their mental health. If you or someone you know is finding this time hard, see this link for some support services that can offer help: https://lnkd.in/dvsuiHBJ

Earlier this week our team visited Parliament to deliver over 100 handwritten Christmas cards to MPs – asking them to keep used EVs a focus for 2025. Thank you to members who supported the activity by submitting a personal message for their own local MP. Receiving messages from constituents is a powerful way to influence MPs and the association is grateful to everyone who took the time to write a message explaining the issue from their own perspective. This marked the end of a busy few months for the #happyEVafter campaign which launched at the Parliamentary Reception in September before being presented to key targets, including Ministers, at Labour Annual Conference. With our campaign partners, Auto Trader UK, NFDA | National Franchised Dealers Association and EVA England, we'll continue to work hard in 2025 to keep this increasingly key issue alive in Westminster. https://lnkd.in/dbFkJMwP