Buyer bids on EVs and hybrids spike in January
Digital marketplace Dealer Auction has reported a dramatic spike in bids on EVs and hybrids in January, with the Toyota Prius identified as the top performer. It found that bids surged […]
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EV SMR times shorter than ICE and hybrids
New data has revealed that electric vans benefit from shorter servicing times compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid models. However, ICE and hybrid vans have better vehicle off-road […]
Used EV and hybrid prices tumble 16% in a year
New research has found that the price of the most popular used EVs and hybrids has fallen by 16% on average in the last year. According to research carried out […]
UK drivers favour electric vehicles, says EY report
A new report has revealed that nearly six in 10 car buyers would prefer to buy an electric vehicle next. According to EY’s latest Mobility Consumer Index 59% of motorists […]
VWG car sales down in the face of European headwinds
VWG car sales were down 2.8% in the first three quarters of the year, with electric vehicle sales falling by 4.7% over the same period. It has delivered 6.52 million […]
VM electric vehicle discounts to reach £2bn this year
Vehicle manufacturers are on course to spend about £2bn on electric vehicle discounts this year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. This comes as they struggle to […]
Hybrid demand four times higher than pure electrics
A survey of over 11,000 British motorists has revealed that more than a quarter (27%) are considering buying a hybrid vehicle compared to just seven per cent who intend to […]
Electric car drivers warned of rising vehicle tax bills
Electric car drivers are facing new vehicle tax regulations that could cost them £600 next year. Currently, most EVs are exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty, but the DVLA has said […]
2030 hybrid exemption could benefit van fleets
Van fleet operators are expected to benefit from the government’s decision to exempt hybrid cars from the reinstated 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel models. New […]
Government expected to water down 2030 ban on ICE sales
The government is expected to back down on plans to reintroduce the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles. Labour pledged to reinstate the 2030 deadline […]
Hybrids seen as stepping stone to electric vehicles
A surge in demand for hybrid vehicles is being driven by a perceived ‘nervousness’ about electric vehicles, according to dealers. A new survey has found that 63% of motorists are […]
SMR costs for EVs cheaper than hybrids and ICE models
Analysis of new data has found that service, maintenance and repair (SMR) costs for electric vehicles are significantly cheaper than for comparable hybrid and ICE models. According to Epyx, average […]