electric vehicles

Demand grows for AFVs

New figures by the Society of Motor Manufacturers has revealed the continued demand for used battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. It found that in the third quarter of the […]

Drivers support road tax for EVs

Nearly a third of electric vehicle buyers would be happy to pay Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on their next purchase, according to What Car?. Research based on feedback from 2,173 […]

IA announces key appointments

Innovation Automotive has announced a number of strategic appointments to its senior management team. The UK’s first multi-brand, all-electric automotive company has made three key appointments it hopes will supports […]

Budget a missed opportunity for EVs

The BVRLA has criticised the government for not doing enough to support the electric vehicle revolution in yesterday’s Autumn Budget. Electric vehicles are a fundamental aspect of the UK’s commitment […]

European market drops by a quarter

New car registrations across 26 countries in Europe fell by 25% to 964,800 units in September, although it was a good month for electric vehicles as the Tesla Model 3 […]

Ford confirms major UK investment

Ford has announced it is investing up to £230m to manufacture electric components at its Halewood plant in Merseyside. The investment will help to protect 500 jobs. The factory will be […]

Local authorities charged with EV development

Nearly half of respondents to a new survey believe local authorities should be take charge of planning and delivering electric charging infrastructure. The Venson Automotive Solutions survey found that 43% […]

LEVC agrees EV supply deal

LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has signed a contract to supply 30 electric vans to bp pulse, one of the UK’s leading providers of EV charging infrastructure. The VN5 electric […]

Volta Trucks announces new recruitment drive

Volta Trucks is expanding its UK-based research and development capabilities, while announcing a new recruitment drive at its Reading-based centre to support further development. The company is searching for talented […]

Fuel anxiety here to stay

Auto Trader has said fuel anxiety will continue to drive the shift toward electric vehicles even after this current crisis ends – although costs remain prohibitive. Panic at the pumps […]

MG expands in Cheshire

MG’s network has expanded in the north west with Holdcroft Motor Group joining the network. Kevin Williams, franchise director for Holdcroft MG, said: “We’re incredibly excited to welcome the MG […]