Fleet Business Centre Magazine by Wessex Garages

I SSUE 2 2022

Fleet Business Centre Magazine The Future of Electric Vehicles

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Welcome to Wessex Garages Fleet We are dedicated to achieving two principal objectives: 1. To contact existing and new potential customers, and offer them a dedicated corporate support team which will enable them to access the very best possible service levels. 2. To work alongside our customers in order to establish long and mutually beneficial relationships. From an initial service request or quotation for a vehicle, through to fulfilling the service requirements to the customer’s complete satisfaction, or delivering to them the vehicle they have ordered in the condition they expect, we aim to make the whole Wessex experience 2

one that meets with their complete approval, no matter how many times they use us. As a result we are dedicated to giving as quick and efficient a service as possible, in the following areas: • Contract hire/leasing quotations • New and used vehicle quotations • Vehicle availabilities and current lead-times • Vehicle specifications and new model information • Demonstrating how our performance can save you and your business money • Test drives/vehicle demonstration requests • New and used vehicle servicing.

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The Team ANDY PROVIS MAZDA & NATIONWIDE BUSINESS ENQUIRIES I head up the Fleet team for Wessex Garages. I formed the department in 2006, back then it was just one brand and two people. We are now a team of 10, covering six brands. Our Core Values define us… and these are engrained in my team… Knowledge|Value|Transparency|Trust At Wessex we know that managing any Fleet size presents a variety of challenges, that’s why we have a team that understands your business requirements and is fully equipped to provide expert support for you and your business. With one-to-one support, our specialists can help you explore your options, to create a bespoke financial package that will ensure you get the solution that’s right for you. T: 0117 992 2703 E:andy.provis@wessexgarages.com DAN DIORAZIO KIA BUSINESS ENQUIRIES I am one of the Fleet B2B Specialist for KIA, I’m based in Bristol but look after the South Wales region, I have worked in the motor trade for 20 years, with an original background in aftersales, I’m here to help with all things Kia, recent EV convert, ask me why. T: 029 20101671 E: dan.diorazio@wessexgarages.com NICKY LOADER NISSAN BUSINESS ENQUIRIES I am the Fleet B2B Specialist at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol. Having been in the motor trade for over 15 years, I can help with all your car and commercial needs within the Nissan range. I aim to not only help with the initial enquiry, but to build a relationship so that I can assist with your fleet needs now and in the future. T: 0117 428 0228 E: nicky.loader@wessexgarages.com

TOM WHERLOCK KIA BUSINESS ENQUIRIES I am the local Fleet B2B Specialist for Kia covering the South West. Having seen a real change in the industry and fast paced movement to Electric. First hand experience in the product with driving it day-to-day. I would say my USP is account management and I will treat you the same if you’re a one car business or a 50 car business. I am part of the Wessex Garages Fleet team and happy to help in any way I can. I have been with Wessex Garages since 2015 and have some fantastic loyal customers. T: 0117 992 2709 E: tom.wherlock@wessexgarages.com HELEN WALKER HYUNDAI BUSINESS ENQUIRIES I am the Hyundai Fleet B2B Specialist. I’m based in Cardiff and supply nationally. I’m here to help you manage your Fleet, reduce your costs and provide ongoing support to both you and your drivers. For more information on our Hyundai range and the services we offer, please get in touch. T: 029 2010 1632 E: helen.walker@wessexgarages.com ALEC TRAVILLIAN NISSAN BUSINESS ENQUIRIES CARDIFF I work in Fleet B2B Specialist Wessex Nissan Cardiff, where we offer vehicle solutions to meet a variety of commercial needs, from small cars to large vans and LCV’s. A genuinely passionate EVangelist engaged with the whole electric vehicle journey in all aspects, from dealer network, vehicle leasing, and corporate fleet management in an ever changing and fast-paced environment driven by emissions and customer expectations. T: 029 2010 1633 E: alec.travillian@wessexgarages.com LEE BOWTELL KIA BUSINESS ENQUIRIES I am the local Fleet B2B Specialist based in Gloucester. I am here to help with your company with all things Fleet, helping choose the best vehicle solution for your company. I Joined the company in July 2021 and having driven an EV since then, I am fully converted and happy to help and advise on your transition to going electric. T: 0788 268 7969 E: lee.bowtell@wessexgarages.com

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TEST DRIVE THE AWARD WINNING FULLY ELECTRIC KIA EV6 TODAY SPEAK TO OUR ONLINE NAVIGATORS ON 01179 547 503 TO BOOK 4

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KIA EV6 AIR

WANT TO GO FAR? NO PROBLEM, GO FAR! Combined with the 77.4 kWh battery pack, this rear-wheel drive can take you up to 328 miles on one charge. Ultra-fast charge from 10 to 80% in only 18 minutes, so you can stay on the road.

MONTHLY PAYMENTS

£358.09 +VAT

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Battery pack: 77.4 kWh Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive Range: Up to 328 miles Fast charging: 10-80% in 18 minutes 0-62 mph: 7.3 seconds Power: 226 bhp (168kW) Top speed: 114 mph Towing capacity: Up to 1,600 kg

PERSONAL CONTRACT HIRE REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLE Initial Payment 47 Monthly Payments Term Length Miles in Package

£2,148.54 +VAT £358.09pm +VAT 48 months 8,000 P.A

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KIA E-NIRO 4+ THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A NIRO.

With a range of 282 miles and an amazing package of safety and connectivity features, the Niro is hard to beat for all ride driver experience.

MONTHLY PAYMENTS

£361.37 +VAT

• 282 Miles Electric Range • LED Headlights with Bi-Function Projection • 10.25" Touchscreen Satellite Navigation featuring Kia Connect (UVO) • Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay • 8-speaker JBL® Premium Sound System • 11kW Charger (3-Phase) • Heated Front & Outer Rear Seats

PERSONAL CONTRACT HIRE REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLE Initial Payment 47 Monthly Payments Term Length Miles in Package

£2,168.22 +VAT £361.37pm +VAT 48 months 8,000 P.A

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HYUNDAI IONIQ 5

THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC MOBILITY IS HERE. Inspired by the futuristic design of the Concept 45 EV, the sleek sensuality of the IONIQ 5 is homage to Hyundai’s design heritage, reimagined for the future.

MONTHLY PAYMENTS

£361.37 +VAT

• 0 to 62 mph in 5.2 seconds • Ultra fast charging. 10% to 80% in 18 minutes • 44" Head-up display with augmented reality technology • 534 litres of Storage space in front and rear trunk • Vision Panoramic Sunroof

PERSONAL CONTRACT HIRE REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLE Initial Payment 47 Monthly Payments Term Length Miles in Package

£2,168.22 +VAT £361.37pm +VAT 48 months 8,000 P.A

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NISSAN LEAF N-CONNECTA SWITCH ON TO SMARTER DRIVING The all-electric Nissan LEAF is the perfect expression of smart & sustainable Nissan Intelligent Mobility, leaving you energised with the future of dynamic driving.

MONTHLY PAYMENTS

£259.53 +VAT

• 17" alloys • Privacy Glass • Heat pack (heated steering wheel with heated front and rear seats) • Front and rear sensors • Around view monitor • Electric folding door mirrors

PERSONAL CONTRACT HIRE REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLE Initial Payment 47 Monthly Payments Term Length

£2,148.54 +VAT £259.53pm +VAT 48 months

Miles in Package

32,000

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NISSAN QASHQAI ACENTA PREMIUM

• 17” alloys • Auto folding door mirrors • Rain sensing wipers

A SUPER EVOLUTION

• Dual zone auto air con

Meet The All-New Nissan Qashqai, with its bold stance, sharp LED lighting and optional massive 20 inch alloy wheels¹. With its roomy interior in an aerodynamic and compact body, Qashqai once again brings a new vision to the market.

MONTHLY PAYMENTS

£249.80 +VAT

• Rear view camera • Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay • USB type c

PERSONAL CONTRACT HIRE REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLE Initial Payment 47 Monthly Payments Term Length Miles in Package

£1,498.80 +VAT £249.80pm +VAT 48 months 8,000 P.A

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Useful Information Removal of EV Grants and Charger Grants December 2021 has seen the grant scheme for zero-emission vehicles updated to target less expensive models. The government will provide grants of up to £1,500 for electric cars priced under £32,000. Grant rates for the Plug in Van Grant will now be £5,000 for large vans and £2,500 for small vans, with a limit of 1,000 per customer per year. Plug in Van Grant orders in 2021 are already over 250% higher than in 2020, demonstrating the strong shift to an electric future. The government’s approach to supporting the uptake of electric cars is clearly working – while the grant has slowly reduced over time, the sales of electric vehicles has soared. Record sales in 2021 have already exceeded those from 2019 and 2020 combined. The government is also setting out that it will introduce new rules next year that will increase confidence in our EV charging infrastructure. These rules will mandate a minimum payment method – such as contactless payment – for new 7.1 kW and above chargepoints, including rapids. Motorists will soon be able to compare costs across networks, which will be in a recognisable format similar to pence per litre for fuel and there will be new standards to ensure reliable charging for electric vehicle drivers. Generous tax incentives for EVs remain in place, including tax write down and favourable company car tax rates, which can save drivers over £2,000 a year and we expect the total cost of EV ownership to reach parity during the 2020s compared to petrol and diesel cars. The number of new cars sold in the UK rose in November for the first time in four months, fuelled by a doubling of sales of electric vehicles, as consumers increasingly look to more environmentally friendly forms of transport. Almost 22,000 pure electric vehicles were registered in November, more than double the 10,345 registered in the same month last year, as the share of total sales accounted for by batterypowered electric vehicles climbed to 19%. 10

Electric vehicle home charging scheme changes in 2022: What you need to know. The eligibility rules for grants to help pay for electric car home charger installation are changing – get in quick if you want to save money... The Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) gives eligible electric vehicle (EV) owners grants of up to £350 towards the cost of having a home charger installed. Currently, all homeowners with off-street parking who are registered as the owner of an EV (including most plug-in hybrids) are eligible for the grant. However, the eligibility rules are changing from 31 March 2022. Owners of detached, semi-detached, terraced houses and bungalows will no longer be eligible from 31 March 2022. The grant will instead be aimed at landlords of rental properties, and those living in leasehold flats. The idea is to remove a key barrier to EV uptake in densely populated urban areas. Landlords will be able to make up to 200 applications for a maximum of £70,000 per year. Each property they apply for must have private parking, and there is no limit to how many chargers can be installed on a single property. We can advise on all the information you need about the scheme, including who is eligible for a grant, and how you can get money off the installation of your own home charger.

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BIK information Benefit-in-kind (or BIK) is a tax on employees who receive benefits or perks on top of their salary. If you have a company car for private use, you will have to pay a BIK contribution, or company car tax. Every car has a BIK percentage banding. This is based on CO2 emissions, and a P11D value, which is the list price, including extras and VAT, but without the first year registration fee and vehicle tax. To calculate the company car - or BIK - tax, multiply the P11D value by the BIK percentage banding, then multiply that figure by your tax band - i.e. 20% or 40%. With circa 50% of new cars obtained by companies, and because BIK makes a significant difference to an individual’s monthly wages, BIK represents a very potent lever available to the government to encourage adoption of the lowest emitting vehicles.

Vehicle benefit tax

The HM Treasury is strongly incentivising full battery electric vehicles (BEVs) using these tax rates, and offers a more modest incentive on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). With all BEV drivers paying just 1% in 2021-22 and the tax rate frozen at 2% until at least 2025, a further increased uptake of fully electric company cars is to be expected. If your company provides you with a zero emission van for personal use, that van is subject to a van benefit charge. This is currently set at £3,500 for the 2021-22 financial year. While electric vans used to receive a reduction on the van benefit charge, you’ll now need to pay 100% of the van benefit charge. However, the cash equivalent of the van benefit charge was reduced to £0. Below is a company car tax calculation on the KIA EV6 77.4 kWh GT-Line 239kW AWD Auto.

Fuel benefit tax

Tax year to 5th April

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

Tax year to 5th April

P11D Value

£47,390

£474

£948

Tax payable at 20%

£95

Tax payable at 40%

£190

Percentage charge Benefit in kind

2021/22

2022/23

P11D Value

£0

Percentage charge

£948

Benefit in kind

£0

£190

Tax payable at 20%

£0

£379

Tax payable at 40%

£0

If you are unsure on anything regarding BIK, please get in touch with your local fleet specialist who can answer any questions you have. 11

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EV FAQs

As the general public has become more aware of the environment, they are now starting to look for ways to help reduce pollution. Along with the Government pushing the issue and the general awareness of the booming electric vehicle industry, which is only going to get bigger. This means more and more people are interested in using electric cars or vans on a day to day basis. But there are a lot of questions that people need answering about making the move to electric. Here at Wessex Garages we have you covered, we thought it was only right, as one of the biggest stockists of electric vehicles in Wales and the South West, to help answer anything and everything regarding electric vehicles.

If you opt for electric driving, you’ll have three main choices:

WHICH ELECTRIC CAR SHOULD I BUY? There are some things to consider when choosing an electric car such as, charging, emissions and road tax. We want to make sure that you choose the car that’s best suited to you and your needs.

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)

Hybrid (HEV)

Electric only

Combustion engine and electric motor

Battery is charged by plugging into the grid

Battery is charged by the combustion engine

Yes

Emissions

Zero Co2 emissions

Approximately 35-55g/km

Approximately 40-100g/km

Road tax

Low to zero

Low

Lower than petrol/diesel model equivalent

Motor type

Electricity supply

Charging point required?

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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CHARGE AN ELECTRIC CAR? This all depends on the size of the battery and the speed of the charging point. Charging can take anywhere between 30-minutes and 12-hours. A typical electric car with a 60kWh battery would take 8-hours to fully charge the car’s battery from empty to full when using a 7kWh charging point. The majority of electric car drivers never charge their battery from empty. They normally top up the battery’s power regularly which would speed up the charging process. This would mean hooking up the battery through the day when parked at work or a shopping centre, or charging your car overnight. The majority of electric cars can be charged within 35-minutes with a 50kWh charging point, to provide a range of up to 100-miles. As you can see, the bigger the battery and the slower the charging point is that you are using, the longer it will take to charge your car’s battery. ELECTRIC CHARGING AT HOME? You can buy a home charging point as this offers the best solution to charging your electric vehicle at home. It offers a faster and safer solution to charging your battery and offers the flexibility of charging your car’s battery overnight. You can use a standard 3-pin plug with an EVSE cable (electric vehicle supply equipment) to charge your car but this is not recommended as a permanent solution, this should be only used when no other option is available. Electric car charging points installation We would advise you to always enlist a professional to install your home charging point. The reason we give this advice is that to install a level-2 charging point that uses 240 volts, you need the correct circuit breaker installed on your home’s circuit board. You will then need to run a newly installed 4-strand cable to your chosen charging location to connect to your charging pod. If you don’t understand any of what we’ve said here, please have a professional to install your charging point at home. ARE ELECTRIC CHARGING POINTS FREE? There are many free EV charging points available around the UK. To find where these free charging points are you need to take a look at Zap-Map Live (available as an app or as a desktop version). Make sure to ‘filter’ your results by ‘Payment’ and apply the ‘£ Free to Use’ filter. This will give you a map of the UK full of free EV charging points in the UK. It is worth noting that the majority of fast and rapid chargers will require payment.

HOW MUCH TO CHARGE AN ELECTRIC CAR? There is no one answer that covers this question. It all depends on whether you charge your EV at home, work or use a public charging station. We will base our answer on a typical electric car that uses a 60kWh battery, with a range of 200-miles. For the electricity rate, we will use a UK average of 14p per kWh charge to show you what your EV car could cost to charge. Home Charging: Full charge at home costs £8.40. Work Charging: Full charge can be obtained for free, as many employers will install a workplace charging point. Rapid Charging Point: Normally you wouldn’t use a rapid charging point to charge your battery to full. EV drivers would normally use these charging points on the motorway at the service stations. This is where you’ll place your EV on charge and go grab a coffee or some lunch. An average cost would be £6.50 for 30-minutes that will provide your battery with a 100-mile range. BENEFITS OF ELECTRIC CARS? When comparing EVs against your standard combustion engines (petrol and diesel) there are several benefits. • You are helping the environment by reducing your Co2 contributions. • Electric cars are faster on acceleration, Tesla has proven this with their Ludicrous mode. • Cheaper to run as it’s cheaper to charge a battery than it is to fill up at the pump. Plus servicing is cheaper as EV cars have fewer moving parts. • No more visiting fuel stations. Just charge your battery when you’re not using your vehicle at your convenience. Electric cars will soon be the same price as buying a combustion engine car, as the government pushes to reduce emissions. HOW LONG DO ELECTRIC CAR BATTERIES LAST? When buying a new electric car you are more than likely going to receive a battery warranty with your car package. These are normally for 8-years or up to 100,000-miles, whichever comes first. Currently, there are no actual facts to prove the length of a battery’s life span as the technology is so new. We have seen a few high mileage electric cars that haven’t really suffered even a small amount of degradation. 13

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Pod Point Network Zap-Map

Start charging instantly with no subscription fees at over 3,000+ bays on Pod Point’s public EV charging network. WITH THE POD POINT NETWORK YOU CAN... Get the highest-rated universal charging experience Pod Point has been voted the best universal EV charging network by UK drivers. Start charging instantly with no RFID cards No need for cards or key fobs, simply plug-in and confirm with our app. Charge your EV at hundreds of locations Pod Point have charge points located at Heathrow, Tescos, Center Parcs and many more places you’ll need to charge. Enjoy fair pricing with no subscription or connection fees Charge for free at many of our locations, at others - pay per hour or for the energy you use. Compatible with all plug-in vehicle models With both AC & DC charging available and compatibility with Type 1 and 2 plug-in vehicles, the Pod Point network is for everyone to use. READY TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE POD POINT NETWORK AND APP? SCAN THE QR CODE!

The Zap-Map app helps EV drivers to locate available charge points, plan longer electric journeys, share updates with the EV community and pay for charging on participating networks. With over 14,000 locations, 22,000 devices and 38,000 connectors mapped, Zap-Map shows charge points from both the major networks and smaller providers across the UK. Free to download, the Zap-Map app is an essential app for EV drivers in the UK and Republic of Ireland. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS UK-wide charging point map The Zap-Map electric car charging app offers a UK-wide charging point map, currently showing over 12,000 charging locations and more than 30,000 connectors. Clicking on menu (fig 1.1), gives users the option to search UK charge points, filter chargers, or plan a route. In addition to the map view, there is also a list view, accessible from the navigation bar. Use filters to identify suitable charge points Zap-Map app users can filter map results by any combination of charge point type (slow, fast, and rapid), connectors, location type, payment and access type. To do this users simply click on the filter icon on map or list. Default is all chargers; select options to filter then click ‘Apply’ button. Plan a route using the smart Route Planner Use the route planner to plan suitable charge stops on your electric journey. Default to the standard settings for a ‘quick plan’ or adjust driver and charger search options to create a customised route plan. READY TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ZAP MAP APP? SCAN THE QR CODE!

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News

We’ve been busy! Gloucester now a business centre/refit

Testimonial from one of our customers

The Gloucester site was approved for a £2m refit in 2021 and work is now underway. The new site will be the first Wessex Garages site to showcase the new KIA branding.

North Somerset Council carried out an ICE Fleet Replacement Programme in 2020 to implement our Green Agenda going forward.

Being a new business centre, Lee Bowtell, the new Local Fleet Sales Manager will be on hand to help with all your business fleet needs. He will be available for demos/test drives on all available vehicles, including the stunning EV6, the new e-Niro and Sportage that are being released later this year, as well as any other vehicle of interest.

Above; 3d modelling of Kia’s new store branded interior vision.

The vehicle requirements for our Highways Area Officers was such that the Kia e-Niro fitted the bill exactly with the majority of other available EVs being out of budget with specifications that were unable to match our needs. A total of 11 Kia e-Niros were delivered to our team in early 2021, they were all then marked up for Chapter 8 with an extensive lighting system, ensuring they were unmissable by drivers and the general public when out on the highway, as our 24 hour first point of contact/first responders for carrying out emergency duties, such as severe weather issues, fallen trees, floods, vandalism and anything that might occur. There was an initial reluctance within the Area Officer team to replace their existing diesel cars, with the majority of our staff having no knowledge whatsoever of what an EV car would be like to live with. These vehicles have now proven to be invaluable and highly popular with our team and are considered to be an incredibly reliable asset for them, with an easy manageable range. Some Area Officers personally installed home chargers for their vehicles, we have already installed a new rapid charging station at Portishead Marina to accommodate the increased need of the public and our own officers use, with plans to install more 22kW and 50kW chargers in Weston-super-Mare and Cleeve in the forthcoming months.

Left; one of North Somerset Council’s configured Kia e-Niros, ready for the road. 15

Fleet locations LEASING CENTRE NISSAN BRISTOL Hayes Way, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5BZ T: 0117 992 2706 CARDIFF Hadfield Road, Leckwith, Cardiff CF11 8AQ T: 029 2010 1634

LEASING CENTRE KIA BRISTOL Feeder Road, Bristol BS2 0SB T: 0117 992 2708 CARDIFF 289 Penarth Road, Cardiff CF11 8TT T: 029 2010 1671 GLOUCESTER 1 Mercia Rd, Gloucester GL1 2SQ T: 01452 304204 NEWPORT Newport Retail Park, Seven Stiles Avenue, Newport, Gwent, NP19 4QR T: 01633 744 597

LEASING CENTRE MAZDA Pennywell Road, Bristol BS5 0TT T: 0117 992 2705

LEASING CENTRE HYUNDAI 289 Penarth Road, Cardiff,CF11 8TT T: 029 2010 1631

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