Public Charging Reliance Pushes EV Fleet Running Costs to Match 50mpg

DPS expands fleet to add 25 new EV buses, in hopes of reducing emissions and saving costs on diesel

Colorado's largest school district says they have the largest electric vehicle bus fleet in the state. It's part of a growing trend.

What happens when your EV runs flat on a regional road trip? I found out

We needed to make it to Falls Creek before dark and couldn’t afford to wait. So, we made the call to wing it to the next charging point.

Public charging reliance pushes EV fleet running costs to match 50mpg

Increased expense of public chargers drove a 15% increase in fleets' EV energy costs during the first half of 2026 An increased reliance on expensive public chargers have pushed fleet EV charging costs to rise 15% since 2025, averaging 13p per mile, according to Rightcharge. The company analysed “tens of thousands” of fleet charging sessions processed through its automated expense platform during the first half of the year, totalling 1.5 million…

Public EV Charging Improves as OEM-Backed Networks Gain Traction, JD Power Finds

TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JD Power: Public EV Charging Improves as OEM-Backed Networks Gain Traction

Fuel and energy costs top UK fleet budget pressures

More than half of UK fleets are feeling the greatest budget pressure from fuel and energy costs, according to new research from Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management solution. The study found that 51% of UK fleet operators identified fuel and energy as their biggest financial concern, reflecting continued uncertainty and volatility across global energy markets. Vehicle maintenance and downtime ranked as the second-biggest pressure, cited by a…

Fuel costs accelerate fleet electrification

Tim Washington, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at JET Charge | Image Credit: JET ChargeRising diesel costs and growing pressure on supply chains could accelerate the electrification of Australia’s heavy vehicle fleets. Against this backdrop, new modelling by JET Charge suggests large operators could save millions of dollars annually by switching to EVs (electric vehicles). EV charging infrastructure provider, JET Charge, estimates a 100-…