The case for new · UK fleets
New vehicles earn their keep.
Greener, cheaper to run and gentler on the maintenance budget — here's how the numbers move as a fleet gets newer.
Greener
Tailpipe CO2 falls every generation
Emissions rules have roughly halved new-car CO2 since the mid-2000s, and a new electric van or car emits nothing at the tailpipe — which keeps entire depots clear of ULEZ-style charges.
g/km CO2 · newer →
Economical
Fuel and energy cost less per mile when new
Newer engines, gearboxes and aero packages sip less; electric drivetrains cost pennies per mile charged overnight. An older vehicle pays for its age at the pump every single week.
per mile · newer →
Financial savings
Maintenance spend climbs steeply with age
Warranty covers the first years, then parts and labour compound. Spreading that spend across a fleet, keeping it down is one of the biggest savings that replacing old stock unlocks.
per vehicle, per year · newer →
Figures are indicative, drawn from typical UK fleet running costs and emissions data — your actual numbers depend on routes, payloads and duty cycles. The fleet desk will build the case for your fleet with real quotes.
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