Used electric vehicle values ‘falling off a cliff’
Used electric vehicle values have fallen by nearly a third in a year, according to new data from the latest AA Used Car Index. It found that almost all popular […]
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IMDA calls for used electric car market grants
The used electric car market could see sales volumes and values fall unless the government introduces new financial support measures. The government recently unveiled grants of up to £3,750 for […]
Electric vehicle buyers open to new brands
New research has revealed that electric vehicle buyers are more open to new or emerging brands than motorists seeking petrol or diesel models. What Car? surveyed more than 3,000 in-market […]
Hybrid demand four times higher than pure electrics
A survey of over 11,000 British motorists has revealed that more than a quarter (27%) are considering buying a hybrid vehicle compared to just seven per cent who intend to […]
BVRLA calls fall in used EV values ‘unsustainable’
The British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA) has warned that used electric vehicles are losing their values at a rate that is ‘unsustainable’ for fleet operators. It has said […]
Electric car surge among European motorists
New data has revealed an electric car surge among European motorists. According to analysis by Eurostat, there were 1.5 million new battery electric passenger cars sold in Europe during 2023. […]
Cost still main barrier to EV switch
More than six in 10 UK drivers say they won’t buy an electric vehicle because they are too expensive. According to the National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) Consumer Attitude Survey […]
EV inquiry chair ‘dismayed’ by ICE ban
The chair of the House of Lords Committee conducting an inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles has criticised the government’s decision to delay the ban of the sale of new […]
EVs fall short of official range
Electric car drivers are being warned the real-world range of their cars in winter could be almost a third less than the official figures suggest. What Car? drove 12 of […]
EV100 sets electrification example
Leading businesses are already operating over 400,000 electric vehicles (EVs) across the globe as part of Climate Group’s EV100 initiative, a new report has found. The study revealed that EV […]
EVs drive popularity of automatic vehicles
New research has found that car buyers are increasingly favouring automatic cars over manual. The number of automatic-only driving licence holders has more than doubled in the past 10 years, according […]
EV winners revealed
Some of the UK’s best new and used electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars for every budget have been revealed at the 2022 What Car? Electric Car Awards.
