Changing Demand or
demanding change?
The Leading Conference for Rental, Leasing, and Fleet Professionals
2 JULY 2025 | QEII CENTRE LONDON
About the conference
Fleets in Charge zeroes in on the unique challenges faced by leasing and rental firms, offering crucial insights for navigating the transition to BEVs. Now in its fifth year, it has become the definitive knowledge hub for the sector. With BVRLA members managing over half a million BEVs, the journey is fraught with challenges like the volatile used BEV market and economic constraints. Our conference tackles these issues head-on, providing expert panels, government perspectives, and strategies for success. Join us to collaborate, learn, and lead the way in shaping the future of rental and leasing.
Where Leasing and Rental Take Centre Stage
EV conferences are everywhere – but leasing and rental? You’re an afterthought…
While others speak in broad strokes or niche silos, no one’s tackling the very real pressures rental and leasing businesses face in the EV transition.
Our Conferences have attracted
Regulation, Risk & a Rocky Road Ahead
ZEV Mandates. A volatile used BEV market. Mounting pressure on margins.
While the world celebrates the rise of EVs, the rental and leasing sector is shouldering the heavy lifting – with little tailored support. The result? Currently BVRLA members have over 500,000 BEVs on fleet, but huge uncertainty about what’s next.
We are the knowledge hub for rental and leasing in the age of electrification.
Data-driven panels on the used BEV market
Actionable insights into customer behavior and adoption
Skill-building strategies for your teams and partners
Direct government engagement – hear what’s coming, and how we fit in
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Capturing The Energy
Last year’s EV conference was a vibrant showcase of innovation and collaboration. The images captured the dynamic atmosphere, with industry leaders engaging in insightful discussions and networking sessions. From keynote speeches to interactive panels, the event was a hub of activity, reflecting the sector’s commitment to driving the transition to electric vehicles.
Meet the Speakers
Edmund King
The AA
Erin Baker
AutoTrader
Laura Harvey
AutoTrader
Jason Cranswick
Norton Way
Steve Young
ICDP
Phillipa Oldham
APC
Ian Plummer
Autotrader
Maria Bengsston
EY
Dr Vicky Edmonds
EVA England
Lisa Thomas
Motability Operations
Stephanie Valdez Streaty
Cox Automotive
Jenny Patten
Bosch
Vicky Read
Charge UK
Hayley Pells
IMI
Jason Symes
Dealer Auction
Mike Costello
Cox Automotive
Tom Ray
Stellantis UK
Thomas Chieux
ICDP
Vincent St Claire
Fleet Assist
Toby Poston
BVRLA
Thomas McLennan
BVRLA
2024 Agenda
10.00
Welcome - Road to Zero Report Launch
An assessment of where we are on the transition to net zero across all vehicle types and member segments
- How the latest Road to Zero Report Card KPIs are tracking progress
- Deep dive into the hottest topics affecting the transition
- Insights from the biggest names in the sector
Toby Poston – BVRLA
10.15
Panel: Priorities for Progress
What is your top ask for the new Government?
Vicky Read, Charge UK
Mike Hawes, SMMT
Gerry Keaney, BVRLA
Edmund King, AA
11.00
Panel: Retail in Detail
What is happening in the retail new and used BEV market?
What needs to change to make demand match supply?
How firms are changing their interactions with consumers and bringing them along
Arval – Lakshmi Moorthy
AutoTrader – Ian Plummer
Charge UK – Vicky Read
Arnold Clark – Margaret Spiers
12.40
Panel: Exploring the EV Ecosystem
Innovation in the wider EV supply chain is already playing a vital role in delivering a lower cost of EV ownership and maintaining momentum in the transition to net zero road transport. We speak to some of the companies providing essential support services to EV pioneers
Ash Tate – Allstar Chargepass
Michael Ayres – Flexible Power Systems
Vincent St Claire -Fleet Assist
Claire Miller – Tellegen
14.20
Keynote: Risky Business
How is the insurance industry managing the risks and costs that come with rapid fleet electrification, automation and connectivity? The insurance sector is rising to this challenge. We will lift the lid on the innovation and strategy going on in their closely allied sector to automotive.
Chris Jones, Admiral Pioneer
14.45
Keynote: Future of Transport
Discover the latest trends impacting passenger and commercial vehicles – from connectivity and automation to software and services.
Understand the latest investments and strategy decisions that vehicle manufacturers are making to achieve the ultimate vision of the software-defined vehicle.
Jack Palmer, Frost and Sullivan
15.20
Panel: Fleet Takeover
Fleet registrations have driven the early market for BEVs, but are operators still feeling positive about the transition? Five fleet flag bearers share their stories from the front line.
Lorna Mcatear, National Grid
Matthew Hammond, Altrad
Stuart Murphy, Royal Mail
Rob Simister, Centrica
Paul Hollick, AFP
16.00
Keynote: Innovation – the cutting-edge of connected insights
Innovating to make sure no one is left behind
James Douglas – Motability Operations
Pricing
QEII Centre
Nearest tube stations
- St. James’s Park – 4 mins walk
- Westminster – 5 mins walk
- Victoria Station – 14 mins walk
Car Parking
There are several car parks within walking distance of the Centre but parking spaces are limited.
Van and Car parking is available at the Q-Park Westminster, which is a 7-minute walk from the Centre.