We know electric cars are expensive in Britain, but they are a fraction of the price charged in other countries, writes Robin Roberts. Sometimes they are dearer in the UK, but overall a survey for Compare the Market found Britain ranked 13th out of nearly 50 locations. The world’s most popular mass market ev is the Nissan Leaf and looking at global prices it averaged £26,345 in the UK. Live in … [Read more...]
EV values are sparking
Used electric cars are bucking industry trends by appreciating — rather than depreciating — in value, according to the UK’s fastest-growing automotive shopping site, CarGurus. Every day, CarGurus analyses millions of data points on hundreds of thousands of UK used car listings to calculate each car’s Instant Market Value (IMV) or fair retail price. Using this data, CarGurus examined prices for … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Electric nation is just a notion for now
In the first nine months this year official figures show that UK sales of Battery Electric Vehicles have risen by 122.1% over the same period last year to 25,097 registrations, writes David Miles. But before we think the motoring world has really changed that is still only 1.3% of all new cars sold. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles like Mitsubishi Outlander, have sold just 22,773 units - a fall … [Read more...]
Nissan Qashqai future uncertain in Sunderland
The next Nissan Qashqai’s future in Sunderland plant is in doubt and the plant faces possible closure. That’s the stark warning over a possible no-deal Brexit for the UK at the end of this month, say media reports but unconfirmed by Nissan. It was opened in 1986 and has built Micra and Qashqai models there as well as Infiniti versions of the brand’s up-market models. It still assembles the … [Read more...]
EVs to consider
With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, automotive data experts cap hpi has compiled a select list of vehicles worthy of driver consideration. Senior valuations editor Chris Plumb has identified five EVs that not only perform well but also represent excellent value for money, making them a hot prospect for motorists looking to buy and potentially enter the EV market for the first … [Read more...]
EV values are on a charge
Demand for small used electric vehicles is soaring with some models rising in value. Experts at automotive data company cap hpi say some owners could buy an electric car, run it for 12 months and make a profit on it when sold. A combination of factors including the rollout of clean air zones, cheaper running costs, increased charging points, incentives to drive and wider availability from … [Read more...]
EVs spark big savings in service
Motorists will get an eco-dividend thanks to lower service and maintenance costs for electric vehicles against their petrol equivalents. A new study from automotive data experts cap hpi shows on average service and maintenance costs are 23% lower for electric vehicles than petrol vehicles over three years and 60,000 miles. The gap widens for smaller vehicles. A Renault Zoe will cost £1,100 … [Read more...]
Used EVs now appreciating due to shortages
As sales in the electric vehicle sector continue to surge, analysis from automotive data experts hpi shows that savvy motorists could already be making a profit on a vehicle they bought just 12 months ago. A combination of factors including the rollout of clean air zones, cheaper running costs, increased charging points, incentives to drive and wider availability from manufacturers has helped … [Read more...]
New Nissan Leaf bursting with technology
The new more powerful Nissan Leaf EV will go on UK sale early next year with a dramatically increased range and completely new look. The range to be built in the UK was shown off in Japan and features advanced driver aids including partial autonomous mode and multi-function e-Pedal, a 40 mins charging time, 110KW motor and range over 200 miles. … [Read more...]
Newlines 10 June
The 12 Official Ferrari Dealers in the UK will celebrate the Ferrari’s 70th Anniversary with a number of local dealer events headlined by the Limited Series LaFerrari Aperta at the Goodwood Festival of Speed from 29 June to 02 July. After its starring role at the Festival of Speed, the LaFerrari Aperta (above at Windsor Castle) will be travelling around the Official Ferrari Dealer Network … [Read more...]
