EV REtail

Dealers have raised reservations about prospects for EV sales in 2024 in the face of moves from carmakers to meet ZEV targets. The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) surveyed its members to seek dealer opinions and their outlook for 2024. Just a quarter of dealerships (27%) predict that EV sales in 2024 would be ‘better’ in comparison to 2023 and ...

Porsche Centre Preston has seen Ashley Coverdale qualify its first High Voltage Expert (HVE) technician. Coverdale completed the three-week HEVE accreditation at Porsche Cars Great Britain Training Centre in Reading, Berkshire. He is said to be one of fewer than 50 technicians in the country to complete the tests, theory, and practicals required to achieve the certification. As a High ...

Chinese carmaker Omada claims to have 50 retail sites confirmed across the UK prior to its launch in April with a full year target of 100. Dealers on board include Listers, Arnold Clark and Greenhous. OMODA arrives in the UK with two cars. The OMODA 5 SUV is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The OMODA E5 is a ...

Leasing firms are expressing alarm at the impact of the ZEV Mandate on the van market. In its January report the British Vehicle & Leasing Association (BVRLA) said the position for personal leased electric cars was deteriorating with a 10% decline in uptake to their initial high cost, leading to higher lease rates and reduced margins. “Numbers are down by ...

Van dealers have their work cut out in 2024 to meet the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate target for BEVs. Last year BEVs accounted for 5.9% of the van market and this will have to grow significantly to meet the 10% target for 2024 under the new ZEV rules. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said the BEV van ...

Bristol Street Motors Nottingham Renault and Dacia has become the latest dealership to attain Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation. In June last year Motor Trader reported that the scheme had over 500 accredited dealer sites. Sue Robinson Chief Executive of the NFDA said: “It is extremely positive to see that the automotive retailing sector has embraced the NFDA Electric Vehicle ...

Used EV prices made a “comeback” during Q4 2023 according to the cars Autorola sold on its MarketPlace online remarketing portal. Prices rose by 12.5% (£2,522) from £20,067 to £22,589 between Q3 and Q4 as average age fell from 31 to 27 months and mileage rose from 19,899 to 21,751 miles. This is the first used EV price rise Autorola ...

The Government has missed its target of having six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at every motorway service area in England by the end of 2023. The target of having at least six rapid chargers above 50kW by the end of 2023, with some having more than 12 is set out in its ‘Taking charge: the electric ...

The role of hybrid technology shouldn’t be overlooked in the rush towards the full electrification of powertrains. That’s the finding of a Mintel report Electric and Hybrid Cars 2023 conducted by Mintel which found that over half (54%) of potential purchasers would opt for a hybrid vehicle. It said interest in hybrids is up 10 percentage points compared to 2022 ...

The Renault Scenic E-Tech 100% electric is now available to order priced from £40,995, with first deliveries expected in May. Its all-electric powertrain features an 87kWh battery and a 220hp motor, capable of delivering a 379-mile range. The three-model range comprises techno, esprit Alpine and iconic trim. Renault hopes to drive sales with a deposit contribution of up to £750 ...