EVs

Investment in EV skills critical, warns IMI

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has warned that new government backing of the electric vehicle market could fall flat without an investment in EV skills. The Department for […]

Solid state EV batteries backed by new funding

UK pioneer in solid-state battery technology Ilika has received further government funding to develop solid state EV batteries. It will receive a boost of £1.25m from the newly-launched Demonstrate fund, […]

Electric vehicle charging prices fall again

Electric vehicle charging prices have fallen by 2p a litre at a time when petrol prices are rising by about the same amount. According to the latest AA EV Recharge […]

Rapid Charging Fund scrapped by government

The government has scrapped the £950m Rapid Charging Fund, which pledged to install more than 6,000 electric car charge points by 2035 along or near to motorways. Instead Labour has […]

Rental fleet increased by a quarter in 2025

Flexible vehicle rental solutions provider Liquid Fleet has reported that its rental fleet has grown by 25% this year and is now back at pre-Covid levels. Its fleet has grown to […]

Consumer uncertainty around EVs increasing

New research has revealed that consumer uncertainty around EVs has increased in the last two years, with more than a quarter now saying they’ll never buy one. Meanwhile, the findings […]

EV battery health the key factor for buyers

New research from Dealer Auction has highlighted the value of clear information on EV battery health for trade buyers. It revealed that 45% of buyers, bidders and viewers of on […]

Electric vehicle profit margins exceed £3k

Electric vehicle profit margins rose 9.3% in May, according to Dealer Auction’s latest EV Performance review. It found that average EV prices rose by more than £2,000 in May, with […]

ABD calls for Vehicle Excise Duty reforms

The Alliance of British Drivers has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to remove Vehicle Excise Duty on cars older than 12-years in today’s spending review. It has said that removing VED […]