Bookings for electric vehicles double in a year
BookMyGarage has reported that retail bookings for electric vehicles more than doubled on its platform during 2025. Bookings were up 105% compared to 2024, building on annual increases of 112% […]
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Used electric vehicle sales hit new peak in April
Used electric vehicle sales set new records in April, according to the latest data from MarketCheck. It found that 34,932 used electric vehicles were sold across the UK during the […]
NFDA calls for Vehicle Excise Duty delay for electric vehicles
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has urged the government to reconsider its £200 Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) charge for electric vehicles. In a letter to MP Dan Tomlinson, who […]
Europe sets pace in electric vehicle sales
Global electric vehicle sales rose six per cent to 1.6 million units in April, driven by strong growth in Europe. Year-to-date, electric vehicle sales have risen to 5.6 million. However, […]
Average used car values edge up in April
BCA has reported that average used car values rose to £7,432 in April, an increase of 1.2% on March. It has also reported that demand for electric vehicles increased noticeably […]
Annual savings approach £1,000 for electric vehicle drivers
Electric vehicle drivers could save nearly £1,000 a year due to rising fuel prices, according to data from Auto Trader and Zapmap. Based on current prices at the pumps, it […]
LCV Decarbonisation Report reveals rapid adoption rates
Electric vehicle adoption in the light commercial vehicle sector has moved from early adoption to full deployment, according to the LCV Decarbonisation Report. Published by the Commercial Vehicle Show, the […]
eVED could cost UK economy up to £4.8bn
Introducing the Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) in 2028 could cost the UK economy £4.8bn and slow electric vehicle sale. This is according to new research carried out by UK […]
New car market surges by a quarter – SMMT
The UK new car market grew by 24% to 149,247 registrations in April, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Growth to fleets was up 26.8% to […]
Rising oil prices fuel major increase in used EV sales
The Middle Eastern conflict is having a marked positive impact on the popularity of used EVs in the UK, according to Indicata’s latest Market Watch report. Sales have risen to […]
Europcar report finds EVs no longer in ‘early adoption’ phase
The latest sustainability report from Europcar Mobility Group UK has found that organisations are now more familiar and more confident with electric vehicles, increasingly recognising how they can fit within […]
Business insurance cover at risk if techs not EV-trained
Independent bodyshops and garages across the UK are at risk of losing business insurance cover if they do not have EV-trained technicians on site, as insurers begin to tighten requirements […]