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“Thank you for listening, thank you for responding, but there is still a LOT of work to do.” That was BVRLA Chief Executive Toby Poston’s message to Government as he opened the association’s annual Fleets in Charge Conference in Westminster last week.

Progress along the UK’s Road to Zero remains in the balance. Growth in chargepoint numbers and the availability of new electric vehicles is being offset by freefalling used vehicle values and fiercely expensive public charging costs. The assessment comes out of the BVRLA’s annual Road to Zero Report, which explores decarbonisation progress across vehicle supply, demand and infrastructure.

The BVRLA’s full-day Fleets in Charge Conference is taking place in just a couple of weeks (Wednesday 2 July). Ticket sales will close on the morning of Wednesday 25 June, so book now to avoid missing out.

Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood will give a keynote address talking to delegates about the Government's plans for road transport decarbonisation at the BVRLA’s upcoming Fleets in Charge Conference.

One aspect often overlooked in the transition to zero-emission vehicles is the people who keep them moving. At this year’s Fleets in Charge conference, one of the most vital conversations will focus not on vehicles, but where the sector needs to improve access to the training necessary to upskill the workforce.

Recent used EV sales data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT) showed a 60% year-on-year rise, a figure that was welcomed by Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood on LinkedIn.

Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood will outline the Government’s position on the fleet sector’s transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), as part of the BVRLA’s Fleets in Charge Conference this July.

As fleets continue to lead the transition to zero-emission vehicles, the pace of progress is being tested by policy uncertainty, infrastructure challenges, and market complexity. The BVRLA’s Fleets in Charge Conference returns for a sixth year to help members make sense of it all.

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.

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