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The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has now accredited over 200 dealers on its Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme which has been reopened. The scheme was developed in 2019 to encourage retailers to enhance their expertise in the electric vehicle sector and support consumer confidence. EVA certifies the efforts and investments that retailers are making in the EV sector to ...

The UK Government has published its Net Zero Strategy to enable the UK to reach net zero emissions by 2050. As part of the strategy, the Government has announced an extra £350m of its up to £1 billion commitment to support the electrification of UK vehicles and their supply chains. There is also an additional £620m for targeted electric vehicle ...

Six in ten (61%) people would consider an electric car if they were to purchase a new or used vehicle in 2022. An online YouGov study of 1,731 UK drivers commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman also revealed that 18 to 24-year-olds would be the most likely to turn to battery power for their next car, with 79% of this age ...

Fuel supply shortages have prompted a spike in interest in alternative fuelled vehicles, according to successive reports. Carwow reported that 21% of all car sales concluded via its website and app during September were for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), 6% were for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and 11% were non-plug-in hybrids. These figures are higher than in any previous ...

Genesis has unveiled its first dedicated electric car, the GV60. “The GV60 is our first dedicated electric car with the most dynamic design, representing Genesis’ electrification. It will set a new standard for luxury electric cars with a powerful driving performance and key features which are emotionally connected to customers,” said Jay Chang, Global Head of Genesis brand. “The GV60 ...

The boom in van deliveries continues as parcel collection and delivery company Hermes orders 168 fully electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinters. The company’s first substantial investment in battery-powered vans follows successful trials from a depot in Enfield, north London, of a pair of eSprinter demonstrators supplied by Intercounty Truck & Van. The dealer, which has headquarters in Wellingborough, and other branches in ...

FJ Chalke has partnered with electric vehicle benefits company Zoom EV to make the decision of buying an EV in its showrooms easier. FJ Chalke, which was established in 1929 and has a series of showrooms across the south of England, will now offer Zoom EV’s unique EV Driver Benefits Bundle to its customers, providing a range of services and ...

CUPRA has announced that the brand will become a fully electric by 2030. It revealed this at the IAA International Motor Show in Munich along with its newest concept car, the CUPRA UrbanRebel Concept. At the event, CUPRA CEO Wayne Griffiths said: “We have the ambition to become a fully electric brand by 2030. We are launching the CUPRA Born this ...

DS Automobiles has announced that it will be a 100% EV brand by 2024. DS Automobiles’ current range, including the 100% electric DS 3 CROSSBACK E-TENSE, plug-in hybrid DS 4 E-TENSE, DS 7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE and DS 9 E-TENSE means every DS currently on sale is offered with an electrified power unit. From 2024, DS Automobiles said that it will ...

Nine-out-of-10 electric vehicle owners do not see themselves ever switching back to diesel or petrol cars. According to the latest research by What Car?, when asked why, 65% of owners gave the reason that electric cars are better for the environment, while 62% said the tech and cars will only improve in the future, so they see no reason to ...