Electric vehicles best performing fuel type – cap hpi
Electric vehicles were the best-performing fuel type for the second consecutive month, according to the latest analysis from cap hpi. It found that values increased by 0.3% during October, or […]
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UK drivers favour electric vehicles, says EY report
A new report has revealed that nearly six in 10 car buyers would prefer to buy an electric vehicle next. According to EY’s latest Mobility Consumer Index 59% of motorists […]
Electric vehicle repair costs exceed hybrids and ICE models
Electric vehicle repair costs are significantly higher than both hybrid and ICE repairs, according to new research carried out by Warranty Solutions Group (WSG). Based on 800 EV claims between […]
Electric vehicle transition could net UK £16.1bn windfall
A new report has calculated that the electric vehicle transition could add £16.1bn to the UK economy by 2035. The study was commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit […]
High voltage cars need more time for maintenance and repair
The maintenance requirement of high voltage cars takes longer than an average ICE vehicle, according to ATS Euromaster, even if overall service, maintenance and repair (SMR) is lower. With nearly […]
Ten car models tipped for extinction in EV revolution
A new study has identified the 10 car models likely to go extinct first as a result of the electrification of the UK car parc. According to research carried out […]
Steer Electric Milton Keynes opens its doors
Steer Automotive Group has opened its second dedicated electric vehicle repair facility, strategically situated just off junction 14 of the M1. Steer Electric Milton Keynes expands the group’s specialist EV […]
Electric vehicle repair costs 50% more than ICE models
New analysis has revealed that electric vehicle repair costs between 30% and 50% more than petrol or diesel models. Warranty Solutions Group analysed electric vehicle warranty claims for 2023/24. It […]
Used electric vehicles outperform market average
Data from cap hpi has revealed that electric vehicles were the top-performing fuel type in September. This uptick follows 24 consecutive months of depreciation which has resulted in a fall […]
Electric Vehicles UK formed to educate buyers
As electric vehicle sales to private buyers flag, a new body, Electric Vehicles UK, has been established to highlight the benefits of EVs while also addressing the potential challenges. Electric […]
Toyota joins growing list of VMs to scale down EV targets
Toyota has become the latest car manufacturer to scale down its electric vehicle plans. It has reduced its EV manufacturing target in 2026 from 1.5 million cars to one million. […]
Hybrids seen as stepping stone to electric vehicles
A surge in demand for hybrid vehicles is being driven by a perceived ‘nervousness’ about electric vehicles, according to dealers. A new survey has found that 63% of motorists are […]
