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 […]
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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 […]
Battery condition key to electric vehicle business buyers
Transparency around battery condition is the number one issues for businesses buying electric vehicles, according to a survey carried out by AVILOO. It questioned organisations in the UK, Sweden, Finland, […]
UK car parc grows to record levels in 2025
The total UK car parc grew by 1.4% last year to 42,549,649 vehicles, according to Motorparc data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The data revealed that […]
Public charging VAT rates a barrier to EV adoption
Europcar Mobility Group UK has accused the government of ‘mixed messaging’ after the HMRC said it would appeal a reduction in public charging VAT rates. A court ruled that drivers […]
Electrified vehicles drive uptick in new car sales
New car sales in the EU increased by four per cent in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. Hybrid […]
Electric vehicle drivers only charge twice a month
Most electric vehicle drivers only have to charge their cars twice a month, according to new analysis by Close Brothers Motor Finance. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has […]
Used electric vehicles sales hit record high
Used electric vehicles sales set a new monthly record in March, according to new data released by used car data provider Marketcheck. It reported that 32,880 used electric vehicles were […]
Sales volumes hit sweet spot over Easter
BCA has reported that sales volumes around Easter were the highest on record, with more than 40,000 vehicles sold. More than 3,000 electric vehicles were sold across the two-week Easter […]