BVRLA - The Inside Track

We are joined by Mike Nakrani from VEV discussing the electrification of heavy goods vehicles - exploring the tech, the challenges, and the road ahead for sustainable freight. From battery breakthroughs to charging infrastructure, we unpack what it takes to drive the future of logistics.

Chair of the BVRLA's Leasing & Fleet Management committee, and CEO - Consumer and Corporate Division of Zenith, Ian Hughes, joins Thomas McLennan to discuss the impact of an immature and volatile used market for electric vehicles. Covering the relationships between the new and used markets, as well as services seeing popularity boom as EV adoption accelerates, this episode features insights from a leasing leader at the frontline of EV uptake.
This episode forms part of the BVRLA's short series of podcasts dedicated to exploring the Used BEV market from all corners. Keep your eyes peeled for more in this series in the coming weeks.

Award-winning EV retailer, Richard Norris, joins Thomas McLennan to unpack the fast-evolving world of used electric vehicles. From changing buyer attitudes to market challenges and future opportunities, this episode delivers expert insights direct from a retailer that has been at the forefront of the used EV market for almost a decade.
This episode forms part of the BVRLA's short series of podcasts dedicated to exploring the Used BEV market from all corners. Keep your eyes peeled for more in this series in the coming weeks.

BVRLA members are responsible for 4.3m vehicles on UK roads and account for a considerable portion of new vehicles registered every year. Alongside fleet operators and business customers, they invest huge sums in their fleets and need to pay very close attention to:
vehicle values on the way in
movements in forecast and realised residual values, and
how different channels offer different options
In this episode, Chris Timms from Autorola Marketplace looks at how this space is evolving and shares his top tips on how stock can be directed when being defleeted. The wide-ranging discussion also looks at the increased role of digital auctions and the subsequent impacts on vehicle inspections, movements, and storage.

Following the conclusion of the recent Supreme Court hearing on motor finance - the ‘Hopcroft appeal’ - the BVRLA’s Legal and Membership Director, Shashi Maharaj, has recorded a podcast with Hayleigh Morris, BVRLA highlighting key themes and areas of focus.

Listen as our tax and regulation experts Amanda Brandon and Zohra Chagani explain the impacts of: High VED increases for hybrid and ICE vehicles Double cab pick-ups being reclassified as cars, not vans (in most cases) Revised testing of Plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs), causing their official CO2 values to change. Each of these changes is likely to impact BVRLA members and their customers. You can access the slides here: BVRLA Full Webinar: Navigating New Vehicle Tax and Testing

Insurance costs have a significant impact on a rental operator’s bottom line, with premiums only going in one direction. Alongside those increases, the growth of mixed fleets as members transition to electric vehicles is changing the ways in which premiums are calculated and risks are managed.
In this episode, Alistair Warden, MD – Corporate Motor for Towergate Insurance and Greg Theaker from the BVRLA discuss what members can do to ensure they are considering the right things at renewal and setting themselves up with the right partner to meet their needs.

AI is the hot topic on everyone’s radar, bringing a plethora of threats alongside a raft of opportunities that could revolutionise how companies operate. In this episode, Daniel Layne from QV Systems shares his insights, experiences, and thoughts about how far Generative AI can take us.
Link to Daniel’s AI-generated pop-punk song as referenced: https://suno.com/song/8d707003-0689-41e0-a239-49ef7c9b4def
Throughout the conversation, Daniel lists a host of freely accessible online tools and models. They can be accessed via the links below.
https://claude.ai
https://chatgpt.com
https://gemini.google.com

In this episode, we are joined by Pat Skelly from Prohire and Andy Salter from DVV International as they explore the ambitious goal of making heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) emission-free. The UK is accelerating its plans to decarbonise road freight. But can we achieve zero emissions quickly enough? We discuss the challenges, innovative technologies, and the impact on environment, jobs, and consumer goods.

In this podcast, Rachael Hewish and Thomas McLennan from the BVRLA Policy and Public Affairs team  are joined by Will De Peyer from Tendo Consulting as they explore the journey towards a greener future in road transport. Our focus is on the UK government’s ambitious goal of achieving zero emissions from vehicles by 2035. We delve into the challenges faced by policymakers, manufacturers, and consumers as they navigate this transition. and the impact on jobs and the economy, we dissect the road ahead.
The second part of the podcast sees the BVRLA Policy Team react to insights from industry panels at the  Fleets in Charge 2024 conference, discussing the practical steps needed to accelerate electric vehicle adoption. From charging infrastructure expansion to consumer education, we’ll cover it all. Whether you’re an EV enthusiast, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of transportation, this podcast is your guide to the “Road to Zero.”