The global market share of petrol and diesel has fallen by a fifth in two and half years, according to data from New AutoMotive’s latest Global Electric Vehicle Tracker. Sales of internal combustion engine vehicles have slumped from 78% to 63%, with the market showing no sign of this trend slowing. Meanwhile, in the same period, electric vehicles (EVs) have … [Read more...]
Nissan want Government action to save investments
Nissan called for urgent action to avoid carmakers being penalised for slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales in the UK resulting from outdated targets in the UK’s Zero Emissions Vehicles Mandate. The Mandate was established to incentivise manufacturers to move from petrol and diesel vehicles to EVs, under the assumption that the sharp rises in consumer … [Read more...]
Public chargepoints under the microscope
The Government introduced the Public Charge Point Regulations (PCPRs) 2023 to “ensure that the experience of consumers using public charge points across the UK is consistent and positive”. Since November 2023, owners and operators of public charge points in the UK have been required to display the maximum price of a charging session. Starting November 24, … [Read more...]
Welsh county leads the way in EV charging
New insights into the UK's shift towards electric vehicles reveal not just a steady growth in registrations and charging stations but a surprising shift in where this growth is happening. Far from the bustling city centres, it's the quieter, often overlooked areas that are setting the pace, challenging preconceptions about the UK's readiness for a green … [Read more...]
Dynamic pricing for EV charging?
Controversial dynamic pricing has been suggested for motorists to spread use and demand for power. Drivers would recharge at a lower cost when demand was light and pay more to boost when public points were busy. But more than half of motorists (54%) say it would be a bad idea to adopt dynamic pricing for public electric car chargers. Domestic charge points … [Read more...]
The many obstacles to EV ownership
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' recent vehicle tax reforms aimed at accelerating the UK's transition to electric vehicles have sparked discussions about their potential impact on both private and corporate vehicle ownership. Now, new insights from private plate supplier Regtransfers reveal a substantial gap between government policy intentions and public … [Read more...]
Tradelines 19 November
The first all electric coupe Cupra Tavascan (above) has received a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP testers. Euro NCAP also awarded the MG HS SE 1.5T a 5 Star rating with the model excelling in both adult and child occupant safety evaluation tests as well as having features designed to protect vulnerable road users. The UK’s biggest trade union has … [Read more...]
Outlook for EV sales is worsening, say car makers
New evidence of worsening outlook for electric vehicle market reinforces need for urgent action, said Continental car makers. New data from S&P Global reveals a worsening outlook for the EU battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market amid shifting economic conditions. Between the first and second halves of 2024 market expectations significantly evolved, … [Read more...]
Rising petrol prices spark more ev interest
Almost all dealers believe that there is a direct link between higher petrol prices and buyers' interest in electric cars. November’s new Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 52% say the correlation is “significant” while 47% believe there is “some” impact. Overall, 60% think consumers are attracted to electric cars by low refuelling costs, 37% say higher … [Read more...]
Stellantis signal change of direction for fuel
Stellantis has backed off its rush to purely electric cars and vans. In a major u-turn for the company it this week announced that its entire range of cars and light-duty commercial vehicles is fully compatible with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Diesel fuel, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional Diesel. HVO is a biofuel derived from … [Read more...]
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