electric vehicles

Fleets still in the EV slow lane

New research from Alphabet (GB) has found that ­­only a quarter of fleet managers are confident in their knowledge of fleet electrification, while a further 59% said their confidence in […]

Demand for used EVs rising

Electric vehicles are on the verge of overtaking diesel as the second most popular choice in the used car market. According to figures from BuyaCar, EVs registered in 2020 have […]

Chargepoints falls further behind EV uptake

New analysis by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that the ratio of vehicle chargepoints to plug-in cars deteriorated by 31% during 2020. The research shows that at the end of 2019 there […]

Used EV demand exceeds petrol

Auto Trader data has revealed that used electric vehicles are selling faster than used petrol vehicles for the first time. Its Fastest Selling Index tracks the potential speed at which […]

Car buyers turn to EVs in record numbers

Electric cars have overtaken petrol vehicles as car buyers’ next intended purchase for the first time. According to Autovia’s unique independent tracker of car-buyers’ intentions, EVs moved into the lead in […]

Nissan names new fleet boss

Nissan GB has appointed Csaba Vincze as its new fleet director as the company steps up its efforts to support the switch to electric vehicles. Previously head of the MD […]

SMMT calls for EV charging acceleration

SMMT president and chairman Dr George Gillespie OBE has called for a redoubling of efforts to provide the infrastructure to support the rapid introduction of zero-emission vehicles. A third of […]

Car buyers go Christmas shopping

Research has found that 46% of in-market car buyers expect to purchase a vehicle before the year is over. What Car? asked 1,596 in-market buyers whether they were likely to […]

Morgan names new head of electrification

The Morgan Motor Company has appointed of Matthew Hole as chief technical officer and the newly created role of head of electrification. He starts at Morgan with immediate effect and […]

EV drivers say public charging inadequate

Nearly half of electric car buyers in the country do not know where their nearest public charging station is. According to new research by What Car?, based on feedback from […]

Enterprise expands EV option in Scotland

Enterprise has expanded its vehicle rental and electric vehicle operations in Dundee with the opening of its largest Scottish site. It has invested about £900,000 in the new site, which […]

Repairers urged to get EV ready

Repairers without EV skills in the workshop have been urged to get the training necessary to meet industry needs. Vincent St Claire, managing director of Fleet Assist, says bodyshops need […]