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Independent dealers offered free training to boost used EV confidence

A new training programme from the BVRLA, IMDA and EVA England is giving independent dealers free practical support to confidently stock and sell used electric vehicles. The industry-backed programme has been developed with support from Lex Autolease, mfldirect – the remarketing arm of Motability Operations – Octopus Electric Vehicles and Zenith.

The 60,000-mile rule is dead: high-mileage electric cars prove more durable than petrol

One of the oldest rules of buying a used car could be becoming obsolete in the electric age, after analysis of 47.4 million MOT tests found high-mileage electric cars are significantly less likely to fail than petrol equivalents.

BVRLA launches Return Ready to support smoother vehicle returns

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has launched Return Ready, a new digital guidance tool designed to help drivers better understand vehicle condition before returning their leased vehicle.

Front cover of the BVRLA's Leasing Outlook Report July 2026, titled Defying the odds - finding growth in uncertain times

Growth continues but pressure builds for UK leasing sector

The UK's vehicle leasing fleet has continued its steady expansion, growing by 7.2% year-on-year to more than 2.05 million vehicles. Yet while fleet numbers continue to rise, the latest BVRLA Leasing Outlook warns that profitability remains under sustained pressure as EV depreciation, aggressive manufacturer discounting and government policy uncertainty reshape the market.

The BVRLA's Road to Zero Report Card graphic. Wording The Data, The Insight. The Road Ahead. picture of a road at sunset

Road to Zero Reality – multiple transitions at different speeds

Progress on the UK’s Road to Zero is uneven, with clear leaders and laggards emerging across the EV transition, according to the BVRLA’s latest annual Road to Zero Report Card.

Front cover of the BVRLA OEM Relationship Survey - 2026 results

OEM relationship survey shows gaps between acquisition and aftercare

Improvements by manufacturers to vehicle supply and up-front financial support are being offset by weaker EV technical support and residual value protections, according to the BVRLA’s latest OEM Relationship Survey.

Ryan Johnson of Enterprise, Vice Chair of BVRLA

BVRLA strengthens governance structure to bolster member representation

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has confirmed a series of governance changes designed to improve transparency, strengthen representation and give members a greater role in shaping the Association’s future direction. In keeping with the association’s established cycle for appointing its Chairs and Vice Chairs, the BVRLA has also confirmed Ryan Johnson, Senior Vice President for Enterprise Mobility across UK and Ireland, as the Association’s new Vice Chair.

Government Urged to Apply Fuel Duty Thinking to EVs

The BVRLA has urged Government to apply the same logic behind this week’s fuel duty freeze by dropping its plans to introduce a pay-per-mile charge on electric vehicles from 2028.

Front cover of BVRLA Leasing Outlook report, April 2025. Title is Record fleet size masks mounting margin pressures

Leasing Fleet Surpasses Two Million Vehicles as Growth Masks Mounting Margin Pressure

The UK’s vehicle leasing fleet has seen its year-on-year growth outperform that of the wider market, surpassing two million vehicles for the first time. Such growth has been achieved despite growing pressure on profitability as economic headwinds and electric vehicle depreciation reshape the market outlook, according to the BVRLA’s latest Leasing Outlook report.

Front cover of the HGV Outlook report by the B V R L A. The white and blue cover has the title 'Confidence, Cost and Decarbonisation and includes an aerial image of two trucks on a large motorway junction

Just 9% of operators see business case for zero emission HGVs, warns BVRLA Outlook 2026

The BVRLA has published its HGV Outlook 2026 report, highlighting a sector under sustained pressure as it balances rising costs, cautious confidence and the realities of decarbonisation.

Industry Hero and Learning and Development Achiever awards on display

Sector leaders and shining stars recognised at BVRLA Annual Dinner

A clutch of individuals and teams from across the vehicle leasing and rental sector were recognised as part of the BVRLA's Annual Dinner last night.

Red front cover of the BVRLA's Leasing Outlook report dated Jan 2026. Image on the right shows a load loader with 3 white cars on it

Leasing Continues Upward Trajectory Despite Squeezed Margins

The UK’s vehicle leasing sector continues to deliver volume growth in the face of a flatlining national economy, with the BVRLA’s latest Leasing Outlook Report showing an 8% growth in leased vehicles year on year. As the lease fleet edges ever closer to the two-million vehicle mark (1.98m), the growth comes with a warning from the sector that volume growth is at the expense of margins, something expected to worsen in 2026.

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