EVs

VWG reports 25% increase in EV sales

The Volkswagen Group has reported that sales of electric vehicles have risen 25% in the first nine months of 2022. Despite ongoing supply constraints, 366,400 battery electric vehicles have been […]

Drivers dissuaded from EVs by rising bills

New research has found that although 14% of drivers says their next car will be an electric vehicle, the proportion of those expecting to switch has shrunk in the last […]

LCV market enjoys first growth month of 2022

Britain’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew by 10.8% to 34,950 units in September, making it the first month of growth in registrations this year. However, according to the Society […]

ULEZ could spark EV switch

Plans to expand the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) to cover most of the Greater London area could prompt 39.8% of car owners in London to make the switch to […]

Energy prices cooling EV demand

Surging energy prices is dampening demand for electric vehicles. An AA survey of 12,500 drivers showed 63% of respondents said the increase in home electric bills was contributing to their […]

IMI awards inaugural Centre of Excellence

The Institute of the Motor Industry has named BMW Group UK Academy in Berkshire the first IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence. The prestigious inaugural award recognises the outstanding achievements of […]

Nissan Sunderland continues EV drive

Nissan has emphasised its commitment to UK manufacturing by announcing that five million units have now rolled off the lines at its Sunderland plant, while  the first electric vehicle models […]

Price cap to cut home charging by a third

New analysis from the RAC has revealed that charging an electric vehicle at home will be a third cheaper than it would have been as a result of the government’s […]

Car subscription business reports record growth

AAM Group has reported that it’s car subscription business, Mycardirect, has achieved profitability 18 months ahead of schedule. Established in September 2020, it is now profitable on a monthly basis […]

Price pressures dampening EV appetite

A new report has warned that high prices could be dampening EV uptake with just seven new electric models available in the UK available for under £30,000. According to Electrifying.com, […]

EV training reaches record levels

The Institute of Motor Industry has revealed that more technicians than ever before underwent EV skills training in the first half of 2022. It found that record numbers secured an […]

Motorway charging exceeds petrol prices

The cost of charging an electric car at motorway services can be up to 28% higher than filling up with petrol. This is according to the latest research from What […]