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The deterioration of the UK economy is expected to offset causes for optimism as the rental and leasing sectors prepare to face mixed fortunes in 2026. While the sector stands in good stead to take advantage of emerging opportunities for growth, it is preparing to support customers through developing financial headwinds. 

BVRLA Chief Executive Toby Poston comments: Last week's Budget was the busiest for road users in recent memory. In assessing the impact on our sector it’s important to consider both what has changed and what hasn’t.

Alexander Millinger, Senior Sales Manager UK at associate member AVILOO explores insights showing certification is no longer a “nice-to-have” but a market expectation that will shape the future of used electric vehicles. As the used EV market rapidly expands, trust - not range or charging speed - is emerging as the defining factor in electric mobility. With battery health proving to be the single biggest concern for buyers and a major driver of vehicle value, transparent and independent battery data is becoming essential.

The Government has confirmed it will remove some of the red tape that is restricting adoption of heavy electric vans, directly addressing critical asks of the Zero Emission Van Plan.

The Government has published the latest Advisory Electric Rate (AER) and Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) for business travel reimbursement. The AER was split in September 2025 to acknowledge the cost gap between the public and private electric vehicle charging networks.

BVRLA Chief Executive comments: Tomorrow we’ll finally hear what is in the Autumn Budget, falling later in the year than any previous editions. For many, the wait has been painful, although some have fears that its content will pack an even harder punch. 

Charlie Cook, CEO and Founder of associate member Rightcharge explores how fleet electrification has moved from future ambition to everyday reality. With businesses now driving the majority of new EV registrations, Charlie examines the policies, costs and climate factors shaping the shift - and how fleets can make the transition work in practice.

The UK’s public charging infrastructure has grown 22% year on year, with Zapmap reporting 86,798 public charging points at the end of October 2025.

As part of next month’s Industry Outlook Conference 2025, the ‘Leasing 2.0: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow,’ deep dive will look ahead to the skills and structures needed to drive leasing forward over the next five years.

With just one month to go until the BVRLA Industry Outlook Conference 2025, anticipation is building for the event that will bring members together to assess the economic, political, and industry trends that will shape the year ahead.

EVA England has released the results from its annual driver survey, with nearly 1700 drivers responding, around 1300 of whom drive electric.

The Government has announced plans to simplify the process of installing home EV chargers, particularly for renters, leaseholders, and drivers without access to a private driveway.