130 electric vehicle models now available
New research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has found that there are now 130 electric vehicle models available to UK car buyers. This is up from […]
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MOT backlog at authorised test centres for electric vehicles
Venson Automotive Solutions has revealed that just two authorised test centres for electric vehicles over 3.5 tonnes have opened in the UK in the last nine months. It secured this […]
EV profit margins rising at Dealer Auction
Data from the latest Dealer Auction EV Performance Review (EVPR) has revealed strong EV profit margins during April. Bids for alternative fuelled vehicles rose from 5,772 in March to 5,968 last […]
EV rentals rise dramatically at Europcar Mobility Group
EV rentals have skyrocketed at Europcar Mobility Group UK in the last year, with electric and hybrid vehicle rental days surging from 2023 to 2024. It has reported that in […]
Autovista Group announces ‘Driving the Future’ EV webinar
Autovista Group will host a webinar on 21 May exploring how battery innovation and market dynamics are reshaping the future of electric vehicles. Titled, ‘Driving the Future: EV Trends Transforming […]
Drive to Zero Consultancy unveiled by Northgate Vehicle Hire
Northgate Vehicle Hire has launched its new Drive to Zero Consultancy to support businesses plan and implement their transition to electric vehicles. Including both LCVs and cars, the initiative is […]
Demand for new LCVs down again, reports SMMT
UK demand for new LCVs fell by 14.9% in April to 20,332 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This made it the worst April since […]
Startline Motor Finance reveals tipping point for EV switch
New research from Startline Motor Finance has revealed that 72% of motorists would switch to an electric vehicle if it offered 250 miles of range and charging times of five […]
Government must end charging gridlock, says SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has urged the government to take steps to ease the charging gridlock for trucks and vans. Speaking on the 25th anniversary of the […]
ZEV Mandate targets leaving vans behind
The government has been told it may need to revise ZEV Mandate targets for vans as early as next year. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders found […]
Europcar’s EV Guide attracts 20,000 visitors
Europcar has announced that more than 20,000 drivers visited its dedicated EV Guide and Knowledge Hub during 2024. The platform, developed to help car hire customers understand electric motoring, attracted […]
EV charging costs 6p per mile cheaper than fuel
EV charging costs are up to 6p per mile cheaper than average fuel costs, according to The AA’s EV Recharge Report for March 2025. Fuel prices have not fallen as […]
