The government is today ending the plug-in car grant allowance for new orders after successfully kickstarting the UK’s electric car revolution and supporting the sale of nearly half a million electric cars. The announcement was greeted with dismay and concern by car makers, the motor dealers and charging network suppliers. It could also boost demand for used PHEVs and second hand petrol and … [Read more...]
Road trips and evs taking the strain
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of UK adults are planning a long road trip this summer with six per cent planning to make the trip in an electric vehicle and nine per cent in a hybrid, a study by insurer Aviva has found,. Previous Aviva research, released in April 2022, found more UK drivers were planning to buy an EV or hybrid as their next car (58%) than either a petrol or diesel model (43%), but … [Read more...]
Poor charging network is slowing ev green drive
Poor availability of charging facilities on a local basis is hampering the ability of dealers to sell both new and used electric vehicles to “a surprisingly large degree,” the Vehicle Remarketing Association is reporting. Philip Nothard, VRA chair, said that the issue appeared to be especially the case in areas where consumers rarely had off-road parking and so could not have their own charger … [Read more...]
Fleets’ fears over 2030 EV-deadline
The pressures of working towards the 2030 zero-emissions vehicle production deadline is the number one concern for fleet decision makers when examining the challenges they face over the next five years. According to Arval Mobility Observatory’s latest Barometer, 43% of respondents mentioned the 2030 deadline as their top challenge, followed by a lack of road infrastructure causing congestion … [Read more...]
UK must invest in battery plants and recycling
Disrupted supply chains are causing long waiting lists for new electric cars and to fix it we need shorter supply chains and massively ramp-up battery recycling, argues Aidan McClean, founder of UFODRIVE . The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is skyrocketing – but supply just can’t keep up; and, according to recent reports, this is causing waiting lists for many new models of over a … [Read more...]
Over 4 million EVs in Europe in four years
There will be 4.4 million EVs sold by 2026 in the Europe. The European Union is the leading EV market globally and according to a StockApps.com analysis, the EU will have sold 4.4 million EV units by 2026 with a growing consciousness about the environment will propel that growth. StockApps.com’s Edith Reads has been considering the data and said, “The European EV market is blooming and what’s … [Read more...]
Rural Welsh less likely to make EV switch
Research by NFU Mutual, one of the UK’s leading mutual insurers, reveals that 45% of Brits would not consider buying an electric vehicle (EV) in the next 10 years, with battery range, lack of charging infrastructure and charging time among key worries. The insurer, which offers insurance tailored to electric vehicle (EV) owners, carried out a survey of 1,107 people across the country to discover … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 May
An updated version of the company’s first all-electric production vehicle, the 2022 Mazda MX-30, is available to order now. The 2022 Mazda MX-30 features enhanced charging performance and power supply functionality, improvements to the EV drivetrain sound, and new options for both exterior colour schemes and interior trims. Electric specialists StoreDot has been showing an extremely rapid EV … [Read more...]
Welsh Government’s low-carbon hypocrisy, says opposition
Labour ministers racked up nearly 800 journeys in gas-guzzling chauffeur-driven vehicles in just six months – while at the same time encouraging the public to leave their cars behind. Welsh Conservatives, who unearthed the figures, believe the revelation undermines Labour’s green credentials and accused them of hypocrisy. A Freedom of Information request showed that between October 2021 and … [Read more...]
EV and used car sales are soaring
The UK’s used car market increased 5.1% in the first quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Some 1,774,351 transactions took place, with 86,596 additional cars changing hands compared with the same period in 2021, when car showrooms nationwide were closed due to pandemic-related lockdowns with only click and collect transactions … [Read more...]