Not having a home charger is the biggest objection dealers hear from used car buyers considering an electric vehicle. Dealers report that more than half of people (52%) mention this problem, according to May’s new Startline Used Car Tracker. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said, “In a way, it is encouraging that this is the biggest objection … [Read more...]
Which EV charger is right for you?
Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids now account for more than 23% of UK market share and are used by a huge range of people, organisations and businesses. There are numerous types of EV charger, costing from under £800 to tens of thousands of pounds, including installation. So what are the best options according to your needs and lifestyle? Commuters … [Read more...]
Hacks to save on EV charging
EVs are growing in numbers but money is tight so looking for ways to save when possible and charging and maintaining their EV is one of them. With this in mind, EV charging expert Chris Moniz at Volta EV has given his advice on 5 money-saving hacks when charging. “Charging an electric vehicle (EV) can be a significant expense, especially in the UK where … [Read more...]
More time needed for EV infrastructure network
In a sector under pressure to be at the forefront of the green transition, more time is what it’ll take to get us there, say drivers. Research by Close Brothers Motor Finance found that almost a third (30%) of British motorists feel that the delay to the new petrol and diesel vehicle ban will allow for more time for an expansion in electric vehicle … [Read more...]
Get paid for fitting a home charger
Octopus Electric Vehicles has announced a partnership with Co Charger to help unlock the potential of community charging to make EVs better value for everyone. Community charging addresses an awkward truth in the switch to EVs: those who can’t have home chargers are over five times less likely to go electric. By making it easy for those with private … [Read more...]
EV charging sparks issues for motorists
The debate about charging electric cars is an increasingly live issue, according to a new Opinium survey of 2,000 UK drivers. Over three-quarters (77%) think it is unfair that electric car owners who are unable to install a home charger (e.g., in flats or with no off-street parking) have no option but to pay higher rates at public charging points. This is … [Read more...]
Fleets facing quagmire of charging costs
Electric vehicle charging is replacing maintenance as the most onerous day-to-day managerial task facing many fleet managers, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Chair Paul Hollick explained that in terms of working to maximise operational efficiency and minimise costs, feedback from members showed that charging was taking up huge amounts of … [Read more...]
Call for highter fuel duties at pumps
The founder of a public charging network for electric vehicles wants petrol and diesel fuel duties increased. Asif Ghafoor, a veteran of infrastructure delivery and the co-founder and CEO of national charging network Be.EV said the increase would encourage the switch to electric vehicles while covering the shortfall in public finance which has happened … [Read more...]
Community ev charging scheme plugs into Zap-Map
JustCharge, the community electric vehicle (EV) charging network from JustPark, has gone live with a brand new partnership with leading charge point mapping service Zap-Map. The partnership offers Zap-Map users the ability to find and book JustCharge chargers directly through the Zap-Map app. The partnership goes live as new data from Zap-Map’s annual … [Read more...]
EV cost savings explained by Vanarama
The electric vehicle experts at Vanarama have compiled the most common savings associated with EVs to reveal how much motorists could save per month, year, and total vehicle ownership over four years by making the switch to an EV. With the UK's cost of living on the rise, many drivers may be looking at long-term changes they can make to alleviate the … [Read more...]
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