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As uncertainty seems to dominate the future of fleet transition, the need for clarity has never been greater. Whether relating to infrastructure, regulation, technology or the broader energy landscape, today's decision-makers are grappling with more questions than ever. The BVRLA’s Fleets in Charge Conference 2025 has gathered sector leaders with the experience, insight, and authority to address the issues that matter most.

Equipping attendees with insights on how the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate is impacting the sector, and what members can do to prepare, the Fleets in Charge Conference will begin with a session from Department for Transport senior officials, touching on the ZEV Mandate, legislation and policy concerns.

This year’s Fleets in Charge Conference will focus on the realities of the electric vehicle transition – where progress is being made, where challenges remain, and how the sector can move forward with clarity and confidence. The BVRLA is hosting the conference on 2 July, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and fleet professionals to discuss the key issues shaping the future of rental and leasing.

BVRLA Chief Executive Toby Poston comments; The transition away from ICE vehicles presents a generational challenge. The journey is long, winding and completed at a differing pace with varied amounts of resistance. Last week’s announcement from Government released the safety valve on the targets of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, making them more symbolic and less painful for the manufacturers bound by them. 

The BVRLA has coordinated a joint letter from over 25 leading fleet operators, rental and leasing companies, and industry bodies, urging the Government to provide targeted support for the UK’s used electric vehicle (EV) market.

The Government yesterday (7 April) released details of several changes to the terms of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate.

The terms and application of the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate will be a central topic discussed at the upcoming Fleets in Charge Conference. As decarbonisation regulations continue to be a critical issue over the coming months, the full-day conference will look at their specific impact on vehicle rental, leasing and fleet management.

With EVs taking a record share of car sales in the UK last year, the pressure is on to accelerate the delivery of a nationwide charging point network to meet current and anticipated demand.

Today (1 April) is the day Government is removing EVs’ exemption from vehicle excise duty (VED) and new EVs worth more than £40,000 will also incur the expensive car supplement. The potential impact of these extra costs and other factors influencing consumer demand will be addressed at the BVRLA’s EV-focused Fleets in Charge Conference.

The Government confirmed yesterday (31 March) that the Plug-in Truck Grant will continue at current grant levels and annual limits per end customer into the 2025/26 financial year.

The UK Government missed an early opportunity to give the transition to zero-emission vehicles some welcome support, failing to reference the impending electric vehicle tax hikes or its recent ZEV Mandate consultation in today’s Spring Statement.

Toby Poston, BVRLA Chief Executive comments: The Government’s oft-repeated, long-term economic priorities of stability, investment and growth are also exactly what the electric vehicle market requires. But the ambitious ZEV Mandate targets mean that these BEV market essentials need to start being delivered in the coming weeks and months, not years.