John Challen

1 week ago | fleetworld.co.uk | John Challen

The levels of expectations around reborn icons reached new heights with the anticipation around this small French classic. John Challen finds out if it lives up to the hype. WHAT IS IT? Electric supermini | HOW MUCH? From £22,995  | RANGE? 192-252 miles | How long to charge 15-80%? 30 minutes (100kW DC charger)This slideshow requires JavaScript. Car manufacturers often describe their latest model as ‘eagerly awaited’, but, in the case of the Renault 5 E-Tech, the hype was justified.

2 weeks ago | fleetworld.co.uk | John Challen

John Challen reports back on our Volkswagen ID.3 long-termer. Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S 77kWhOTR PRICE £43,275 | BiK 3% | RANGE 346 miles | ON FLEET RANGE 330 miles | EFFICIENCY 3.5mpkWhReport 3:A few sedate long journeys and a bit more sunshine and heat in the air has boosted the ID.3’s economy up to 3.5mpkWh in recent weeks, which is encouraging.

3 weeks ago | fleetworld.co.uk | John Challen

By John Challen / 2 minutes ago / Road Tests / No Comments Stellantis expands its portfolio via a joint venture with the Chinese manufacturer offering value-for-money EVs. John Challen checks out the first offerings. Leapmotor C10WHAT IS IT? D-segment electric SUV | HOW MUCH? From £36,500 | RANGE? 263 miles | How long to charge 30-80%? 30 minutes (84kW DC charger)This slideshow requires JavaScript.

3 weeks ago | fleetworld.co.uk | John Challen

Plug-in hybrid technology meets ultimate driving (or being driven in) machine. By John Challen. This slideshow requires JavaScript. MONDAYThe familiar trope that ‘cars are getting bigger all the time’ felt very real as the BMW 750e arrived at Challen Towers. For context, the flagship Bavarian barge is long – very long (5.39m-long, in fact).

4 weeks ago | fleetworld.co.uk | John Challen

How advances in charging technology and interoperability are helping to boost EV adoption. By Richard Earl, head of R&D, EO Charging. Over the past 10 years, the electric vehicle charging industry has rapidly expanded, driven by technological advances, government policies and a global push towards sustainability. As businesses and public sector organisations work to reduce emissions and operational costs, EVs have become central to commercial fleet management.