2024 was our best year yet! Here are our top 10 highlights 👇
1) Launched telematics data analysis
We’ve addressed fleet managers’ concerns about charging downtime and selecting the right replacement vehicles by leveraging existing telematics data to enable precision decision making. Since launching, we’ve analysed 660,000 vehicle trips covering 5.6m miles, found that 71% of drivers can charge at home and classed 78% of vehicles as EV
2) Record salary sacrifice engagement with Athlon
Athlon launched a salary sacrifice proposition with our platform to maximise engagement. Their first customer set a new record, with 25% of employees completing the driver survey within the first 24 hours. This figure rose to 38% after just seven working days. To date, almost 13% of employees have registered interest in getting a new EV through the scheme.
3) Winner of Fleet World’s Innovation in Digital award
Our first industry award back in May – and we’re still so chuffed! This highly prestigious industry award provided further validation that our vehicle replacement hubs are revolutionising customer experiences and maximising fleet and salary sacrifice sales. The bar was high, with Diode amongst winners from the likes of Volkswagen, BYD, Stellantis, and of course, Northgate – one of our new partners.
4) Supported NatWest at Innovation Zero
We were proud to be one of NatWest Group’s partners at Innovation Zero to promote their amazing EV Planner platform, powered by Diode. It was a fantastic event, featuring a strong proposition, a collaborative atmosphere, and plenty of engaging conversations about how NatWest and its partners can help businesses save money and reduce carbon.
5) Onboarded HSBC and Northgate
In 2024, we onboarded two major partners: HSBC and Northgate Vehicle Hire – and they’re just the ones we can publicly mention! Our technology is now part of HSBC’s consumer proposition, helping their customers find their perfect electric vehicle, while Northgate’s Drive to Zero Hub, powered by our tech, is driving the adoption of electric vans across the UK. And stay tuned for more big announcements with other partners early next year!
6) Launched our enhanced Vehicle Comparator
At the end of October, we launched an enhanced Vehicle Comparator experience where fleet managers and drivers can now compare vehicles side-by-side to review vehicle specs and personalised TCO & charging patterns!
7) Met some big names thanks to the NatWest Accelerator
Earlier this year, we were thrilled to be accepted into the second cohort of the NatWest Accelerator. Alongside the usual excellent events and support, we were given some incredible opportunities: pitching to NatWest Group’s CFO, Katie Murray, and Dan meeting with Theo Paphitis after his inspiring talk at an event.
8) Recognised as a Trusted Brand by FleetTrends
In September, Diode was recognised by the team at FleetTrends as a Trusted Brand in their EV Services category. Along with 99 other automative brands, the 100 Trusted Brands Report recognises those businesses that fleet managers should consider when looking for support with managing their fleets.
9) Highly commended by Business Car
On a wonderful night in September, Diode picked up a Highly Commended nod at the Business Car Awards. Despite being up against some huge names in the industry, we were very happy to be recognised within their Best Innovation category on the night.
10) Launched our new Dashboard
We listened to feedback from our partners, their customers, and used insights from our own data to completely revamp our Dashboard. The updated design surfaces key information that was previously hidden and makes navigating to detailed insights faster and more intuitive.
Plus, we had some crackin’ team socials
At Diode, we celebrate our incredible team who power our award-winning platform. This year’s socials were fun packed: quad biking and shooting in spring, Sixes Cricket in summer (where to everyone’s surprise, Dan wiped the floor with the competition), the Crystal Maze Experience and a concert at Hackney Church for Christmas.
Here’s to another successful year, with plenty more exciting product and partner announcements already in the pipeline!
