Brexit could slow EV uptake
A new report has found that uncertainty over the impact of Brexit could dampen the uptake of electric vehicles.
The report was conducted by LeasePlan, which surveyed 4,000 people in 16 countries. It found 61% of global respondents favour zero-emission electric driving, while half of UK respondents said their desire to own an electric vehicle (EV) has risen in the last three years.
However, Brexit presents some difficult questions for the motor industry, as it is unclear what trade will look like when the UK leaves the European Union.
Principle consultant at Alphabet David Bushell said: “One of the concerns we have is the number of vehicles that the UK will receive, I am trying to resist the B word, but it may have an impact on the way we trade with Europe on access to these vehicles.”
Associate Director at Lex Autolease Chris Chandler echoed this sentiment, highlighting supply concerns as an issue for the industry.
“Our biggest issue at the moment is that EVs are difficult to get a hold of, so we are in a position at the moment where we have higher demand than supply. Getting our hands on the actual physical electric vehicles are difficult, we are getting them but not in the number we would like them.”
