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...]
EVs are too expensive, drivers tell Go.Compare
A new survey from Go.Compare Car Insurance found that cost is the main barrier stopping drivers from getting an electric vehicle. In light of the government’s 2030 and 2035 EV targets, the comparison site asked motorists whether they were planning on buying an EV in the next five years. Over half of the respondents (57.9%) stated they weren’t thinking of … [Read more...]
Expensive EVs deter Brits buying them
Britons are being put off choosing electric cars because they a simply too expensive, a survey shows. Select Car Leasing took the average price of a standard Renault Zoe EV in Europe and how much it was a percentage of the average salary with some surprising results. In Britain it was equivalent to 84% of salary and put the country in 13thplace in the … [Read more...]
