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Patrick @ EV Decision Compass
Patrick @ EV Decision Compass — Multi-entrepreneur, passionate about EVs. Turns complex UK policy and market signals into practical, fleet-ready decisions.
Latest posts
- HMRC AER Update 2026: 7p Home Charging, 15p Public Charging
HMRC AER rates from 1 June 2026 are 7p per mile for home charging and 15p per mile for public charging. Here is the CFO checklist for UK EV fleets.
- Fleet Electrification Business Case Template: The CFO-Ready Framework
Download the free fleet electrification business case template with pre-built TCO formulas, incentive checklists and a risk register. Then follow our section-by-section guide to build a CFO-ready case.
- UK EV BiK Calculator: Company Car Tax from 3% to 9% (2025-2030)
Calculate your EV company car tax from 2025 to 2030 with EVDC's free BiK calculator, covering employer NIC, VED and the full HMRC trajectory.
- Spring Statement 2026: How to Prepare Your UK Fleet Budget Before the Chancellor Speaks
The Spring Statement lands on 3 March 2026. Here's every tax, grant and mandate change already confirmed — plus three budget scenarios fleet managers should model now.
- UK Public Charging Network & Fleet Route Planning 2025
How reliable is the UK’s public charging network in 2025, and what should fleet managers do to control route planning, uptime and cost exposure? A practical look at open data, tariffs and integration with fleet tools.
- UK EV Fleet TCO: Complete Guide for 2025-26
Understand every cost that shapes your UK EV fleet strategy in 2025-26 — from energy and residuals to GAAP leasing, tax and charging infrastructure.
- Contactless Charging One Year On
Nearly a year after the UK’s contactless payment mandate for public EV chargers, fleet managers are seeing tangible benefits — from easier reimbursement to full AER compliance.
- Ensure your EV mileage policy passes HMRC's split 7p/15p rate test
HMRC now splits EV mileage reimbursement between home (7p) and public (15p). This guide shows how to update policy, payroll and audits to stay compliant.
- Penalties under UK EV Charging Rules
Explore fines, grace periods and compliance steps for fleets under the UK Public Charge Point Regulations.
- Open Data Rules for UK EV Chargers
What the UK Public Charge Point Regulations require: operators must publish open, machine-readable data on location, availability and tariffs — and what it means for fleets.
- UK 99 % Uptime Rule for EV Chargers
Understand the 99 % uptime rule and how it changes route planning and cost-per-mile for UK EV fleets.
- Renault 5 overtakes Tesla as UK’s #1 EV in October
In October 2025, BEVs reached 25.4 % of UK new-car sales — and the Renault 5 overtook the Tesla Model Y to claim Britain’s top EV spot, signalling a shift in fleet procurement strategy.
- EV Policy Pulse — November 2025 for UK Fleets
November 2025 Policy Pulse – how fleet charging reliability, open-data enforcement and tariff restructuring are changing the UK market.
- EV Vans and Trucks for UK Fleets: 2025 TCO and Adoption Guide
Comprehensive 2025 guide for UK CFOs and fleet managers comparing EV van & truck TCO vs diesel, with OZEV grants, charging ROI and adoption trends.
- UK EV Policy Pulse October 2025: Fleet Updates
This month’s EV Policy Pulse breaks down UK EV regulations fleet managers can’t ignore reliability, grants, tax updates and what to do now to keep fleet costs under control.
- Why Most EV Mileage Policies Fail HMRC Tests
Many EV mileage policies unintentionally drift out of compliance with HMRC’s Advisory Electricity Rates. Here’s why it happens — and how Finance and Fleet teams can fix it fast.
- EV vans — frequently asked questions
EV van FAQ for UK fleets: whole-life cost, reliability, range, charging, residuals and funding with links to deeper analysis.
- UK Charging Growth and EV Registrations: Fleet Signals 2025
Public charging network expansion and record BEV registrations signal key shifts for UK fleet TCO in 2025. Ultra-rapid hubs and route-based planning now define cost control strategies.
- UK GAAP 2026: Fleet Leasing On-Balance Sheet
From January 2026, UK GAAP will require all vehicle leases to appear on balance sheets — a major shift for fleet managers and finance directors.
- UK Weather and EV Fleet Costs
UK weather shifts EV range and cost per mile. This reference guide explains winter range loss, real TCO impacts, and practical steps to weather-proof fleet operations.
- UK EV Fleet Sales September 2025 – Top 10 Electric Models
UK EV market reaches record highs in September 2025, with 72,779 battery-electric cars sold and fleets driving most of the growth. Discover the top-selling EVs, fleet insights, and TCO benefits for UK businesses.
- Ofgem Price Cap Q4 2025: Impact on UK EV Fleets
Ofgem’s October–December 2025 price cap is up 2%. For UK fleets, this small rise has real consequences when comparing per-kWh costs to HMRC’s per-mile rate.
- Residual values & leasing risk
Residual values, leasing risk and why many UK fleet TCO models are already out of date. Post-April policy changes hardwire new costs directly into lease pricing.
- UK EV fleet grants & incentives 2025 — what you need to know
UK EV Fleet Grants & Incentives Electrifying your fleet in 2025 can shave thousands of pounds off up front costs — if you capture every grant and tax break.
- Fleet Audit Express
Fleet Audit Express From 1 September 2025 , HMRC split the EV mileage rate: 8p/mile for home charging and 14p/mile for public charging.
- Why your fleet’s TCO model is outdated
Why your Fleet’s TCO model is already outdated From September 2025, UK fleet economics changed.
- Fair or Unfair?
ir or Unfair? What we know so far? From 1 September 2025 , HMRC splits the Advisory Electricity Rate (AER) for fully electric company cars : 8p/mile for home ch
- UK fleet lessons from July diversification
UK Fleet Market: BEVs Surge Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continue to gain traction in the UK, reaching a record 26.5% share of all new car registrations in
- EV fleets now % cheaper per mile
EV Fleets Now % Cheaper Per Mile Key Insights for Fleet Managers Cost advantage : EV fleets average 83p per mile, compared with 91p for ICE.
- EVDecisionCompass Policy Pulse – September
EVDecisionCompass Policy Pulse – September The start of September brings more than just a calendar change — it reshapes the numbers fleet managers must track.
- London CC & ULEZ 2025: key dates
Key dates and cost changes for London Congestion Charge & ULEZ affecting UK fleets in 2025.
- Charging costs: home vs petrol
Charging Costs: Home vs Petrol For fleet managers, July’s numbers confirm that electrification is no longer a question of adoption, but of economics.
- HMRC fixes the new Advisory Electricity Rates
has just corrected its mistake on the new Advisory Electricity Rates Breaking News for UK Fleets $1 HMRC has just corrected its mistake on the new Advisory Ele
- July fleet lessons: diversify to cut TCO
Fleet Lessons from July: Diversify or Risk Higher TCO July’s UK market confirmed two parallel realities.
- What fleets need from utilisation data
y wide charge point utilisation data to be split: By geography By location category By network By time of day Each of these lenses is valuable — and we thank Za
- EVDC Policy Pulse UK - August
EVDC Policy Pulse UK August 1) New Electric Car Grant (ECG) The government’s £650 million Electric Car Grant is live for EVs priced under £37,000.
- UK Digest: Insights & Benchmark
Sales Collapse Amid Surge in UK Electrification The UK new car market remains soft—down 5% in July—yet electrified vehicles (BEVs + PHEVs) continue to advance,
- EVDC Policy Pulse (UK)
EVDC Policy Pulse (UK) What’s new that actually moves your numbers?
- EV Pulse — UK fleet finance briefing
EV Pulse – UK Fleet Finance Briefing TL;DR (For busy fleet managers) New Electric Car Grant (ECG): now live.
- BEVs and PHEVs reach .% of UK market
BEVs and PHEVs reach .% of UK market July 2025 saw electrified vehicles continue to gain ground in the UK.
- Auto Market Report
Auto Market Report France vs United Kingdom – Electric Vehicles Focus 1.
- EV Price Pulse – July
EV Price Pulse – July United Kingdom – EV Market Overview Market Share & Sales • June 2025: 47 354 BEVs registered (+39 % y/y), giving pure electrics a 24.8 % m
- EV Price pulse - June
Overview Market Share & Sales In Q1 2025, battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in the UK surged by 43% year on year, allowing the UK to surpass Germany as Europ
- Auto Market Report – May
Report – May 1. Summary of the Past Month In May 2025, total new passenger‐car (PC) registrations in France reached 123 919 units , marking a – 12.3 % year on y
- EV PRICE PULSE – May
EV PRICE PULSE – May EV PRICE PULSE – 28 May 2025 1.
- EV Price Pulse – May
EV Price Pulse – May Quick Glance (UK & FR) BYD Drive into Summer Sale (UK) – 0 % APR across the whole range plus on the spot savings (Dolphin £250, Atto 3 & Se
- EV Price Pulse – May
EV Price Pulse – May Quick Glance (UK & FR) BYD Atto 3 (UK) – 0 % APR PCP deal drops Comfort trim to £35,867 ( £1,838 / 5 %) until 30 Jun.
- EV Price Pulse – How UK EV MSRPs shifted
EV Price Pulse – How UK EV MSRPs shifted A bilingual insight report (English / Français ) from EVDataCompare Quick view heat map Key take aways at a glance 1.
- First edition, first insight.
First edition, first insight. Hi, I’m Patrick — founder of $1.