Thatcham launches EV Alert to safeguard repairers
Thatcham Research has today launched its new EV Alert service to support the safe and efficient repair of electric vehicles. It will be accessible via escribe, Thatcham’s leading repair methods […]
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Electric vehicle mileage greater than petrol cars
Average electric vehicle mileage has exceeded that of petrol cars every month since April 2023, according to new data from Solera cap hpi. It found that in January 2015 the […]
A third of new car sales now hybrids
More than a third of new car sales across Europe this year have been hybrid, according to new figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. It found that hybrid sales […]
Electric vehicle battery fires pose ‘extensive’ risk – Allianz
Allianz UK has warned repairers of the risks associated with electric vehicle battery fires, which have caused extensive damage and created unique challenges. Lithium-ion batteries have been identified as a […]
HEVRA Bodyshop Membership aims to raise EV repair standards
The Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA) – the a network of independent garages specialising in hybrid and electric vehicle SMR – has introduced a new HEVRA Bodyshop Membership […]
Used electric vehicles selling quicker than ICE models
Three-year-old electric vehicles are selling faster than petrol and diesel equivalents, according to new analysis by cap hpi. It found that electric vehicles in the three-year category sold in an […]
Average electric vehicle repair costs down in 2024
New research has revealed that average electric vehicle repair costs fell to £3,482 by the end of 2024. The data also found that average MG and BYD repairs were around […]
BCA announces 2025 spike in EV sales in first week
BCA has reported a 2025 spike in EV sales, with more zero emission vehicles sold across its online auctions in the first full trading week of the year than ever before. […]
Used electric car prices down 10% in 2024
Used electric car prices finished last year 10% lower than at the end of 2023, according to analysis by AA Cars. This is despite a rise of one per cent […]
Stellantis complies with ZEV Mandate for cars and vans
Stellantis has become one of the few vehicle manufacturers in the UK to comply with the UK’s Vehicle Emissions Trading Scheme (VETS) – more commonly known as the Zero Emission […]
Number of electric vehicles on UK roads tops 1.3 million
A new report has revealed that the number of electric vehicles on UK roads has now exceeded 1.3 million. Data from Zap Map’s seventh annual survey has found that 3.94% of […]
Charging issues make up just 2% of roadside call-outs
Less than two per cent of roadside call-outs for electric vehicles are because the battery has run out of charge, according to new data from The AA. It found that […]