Episodes

Friday Oct 13, 2023
ZEV Mandate
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
The Government’s ‘New’ Driving Rules and ZEV Impact on Electric Vehicle Future
Matthew Walters and Dominic Surlis Consultancy Services at LeasePlan explore the latest news from UK Government UK driving rules from zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales targets, to local traffic changes, 15 minute neighbourhoods, centralised parking data, and support for on-street EV charging. Stay informed by tuning in.

Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
ULEZ: Navigating London’s Clean Air Transformation
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
In this episode, we're diving into a topic that's been making headlines: the expansion of London's Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). From its introduction to the city to its upcoming expansion, we'll unravel the details and shed light on the impact.
- Understanding ULEZ
- Decoding Emission Standards
- Costs and Penalties
- Electric Vehicles
- Support for Older Vehicles
- Making an Impact
- Transport Alternatives
- Flexibility and Future
Find out more at leaseplan.com
ULEZ expansion – what you need to know | LeasePlan United Kingdom

Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Salary Sacrifice
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
In this episode, Head of Consultancy Services, LeasePlan UK Matt Walters and expert consultant Dom Surlis delve into the world of Salary Sacrifice schemes, discussing how employees can secure electric cars through this unique arrangement.
Discover the benefits, cost savings, tax advantages, and the positive impact on the environment. Learn how Salary Sacrifice can be a game-changer for both drivers and companies, offering convenience, reduced costs, and a greener future. Tune in and explore the pathway to affordable electric vehicle adoption.
Find out more at leaseplan.com

Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Funding and Taxation Guide (promo)
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Join Head of LeasePlan Consultancy Services, Matt Walters and Specialist Fleet Consultant Dom Surlis as they explore the challenges fleets face amid the transition to Electric Vehicles in an evolving tax environment. Discover the latest trends, policies, and incentives driving the shift towards cleaner motoring. Learn how LeasePlan's Comprehensive Guide to Fleet Funding and Taxation, now in its 4th edition, provides a roadmap through the complexities of taxation, offering practical advice and real-world examples.
Navigate the changing landscape of fleet funding and taxation with our free comprehensive guide available at leaseplan.com
Essential guide: Fleet Funding and Taxation | LeasePlan United Kingdom

Friday Feb 03, 2023
What’s going to shape fleets in 2023?
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
It was an eventful year for many of us – and working in the fleet industry – an eventful year for fleets and motorists too.
As 2023 gets going… we thought we’d pause, take a look around, and see where things are. In this Fleet Navigator episode we’re going to be talking about the things that had the biggest impact on drivers over the past year……and looking forward to what’s going to shape 2023.
Listen to all recordings of LeasePlan UK’s fleet navigator podcast here, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or via our website leaseplan.com/en-gb
#FleetManagement
#Motoring
#BusinessLeasing
#vehiclefleets
#Driving

Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Fleet Cost Savings – special edition
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
In this Fleet Navigator podcast episode Head of Consultancy Matthew Walters shares his ideas on ways to reduce fleet expenses - while still keeping your people moving.
This is part of our Fleet Cost Savings hub content developed by LeasePlan experts from across the business. Find out more:
https://www.leaseplan.com/en-gb/business/fleet-cost-savings-hub/
#fleetexpenses
#fleetmanagement
#WholeLifeCosts
#FuelCosts

Thursday Apr 28, 2022
What’s affecting vehicle supply?
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
LeasePlan UK’s Head of Consultancy, Matthew Walters and Specialist Fleet Consultant, Caroline Sandall-Mansergh explore the global challenges affecting vehicle production – from chip shortages and battery costs to fuel prices and the war in Ukraine – and suggest ways you can minimise the effects on your fleet.

Thursday Mar 24, 2022
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement, 23rd March
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
The Spring Statement on 23rd March was designed to be a simple update; a chance to inform the public of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) latest economic and fiscal forecasts.
However current events meant that The Chancellor delivered something between the update he originally planned and a full-blown Budget. The Statement didn’t contain many policies, but the ones that were there were significant.
In our latest Fleet Navigator episode, LeasePlan’s Head of Consultancy Matthew Walters discusses this and more with Specialist Fleet Consultant Caroline Sandall-Mansergh.
- The economic and fiscal backdrop
- Fuel Duty
- National Insurance
- Tax Changes
- Company Car Tax rates

Friday Mar 18, 2022
Clean Air Zones coming in 2022/23
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
LeasePlan’s Head of Consultancy Matt Walters and Specialist Fleet Consultant Caroline Sandall-Mansergh explore the challenges facing fleets in 2022 – from semiconductor shortages and long lead times on new vehicles to rising fuel and energy prices – and suggests some ways that organisations can help keep their drivers moving.
In this episode Matt and Caroline explore these questions and more;
- What are clean air zones?
- Why have they come about?
- Which vehicles will be affected?
- What has London’s example (ULEZ) taught us?
- Where else have they been introduced and will they be introduced?
- What does this mean for fleets?
You can listen to the podcast on our site or through Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcasting app. Just search for ‘LeasePlan Podcast’ or ask Siri or Alexa to “Play the LeasePlan podcast”.

Monday Feb 14, 2022
What’s next for fleets in 2022?
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
The challenges facing fleets in 2022
LeasePlan’s Head of Consultancy Matt Walters and Specialist Fleet Consultant Caroline Sandall-Mansergh explore the challenges facing fleets in 2022 – from semiconductor shortages and long lead times on new vehicles to rising fuel and energy prices – and suggests some ways that organisations can help keep their drivers moving.
- Semi conductor challenges
- Highway Code changes
- Clean Air Zones
- Vehicle lead times and availability
- Rising energy prices
Find out more at insights.leaseplan.co.uk

