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Ford Motor Company chair and managing director Lisa Brankin has called on the government to introduce EV buying incentives and faster charging infrastructure rollout. Her call came as the government consultation on EVs concluded with the industry waiting to see the outcomes. “We welcome the government’s direct attention on the UK electric vehicle scheme and its initiation of a consultation ...

Six out of 10 motorists (61%) say there aren’t enough electric car chargers in places where they want to drive, new research shows. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker found that 36% say there is a shortage of chargers near where they live and 28% on longer journeys where they drive regularly, while 23% wouldn’t buy an electric car because of ...

Peugeot has introduced its eight-year Allure Care package across the electric car line-up. Peugeot polled 2,000 drivers in September and found that UK drivers spend on average £450 per year on vehicle repairs, or £3,600 over an eight-year period. It said this was reduced to £425 per year for battery electric vehicles specifically, with a total estimated cost of £3,400. ...

Demand for used BEVs continued to rise in 2024, up 57.4% to a record 188,382 units year on year. BEV market share rose 2.5%, up from 1.7% in 2023 and 13 times larger than back in 2019, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and hybrids (HEVs) also grew, up ...

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is in full swing, and it’s no longer just about brand-new models hitting the market. EVs take record annual volume and market share at 19.6%, but figure still below mandated levels. Private consumer demand contracts to levels last seen in pandemic with just one in 10 private buyers going electric in 2024 Despite the electric ...

A new programme has been launched to improve and make more efficient crash and body repairs carried out on EVs and promote high standards. The Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA) for independent garages  is now including bodyshops in its membership. It said bodyshops need the right knowledge, tools, and support to manage repairs effectively. Membership Benefits Include technical ...

The proportion of used hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) stocked by dealers reached record levels in January. The two accounted for 17% of listings on Motors, up from 12% last January. The growth in inventory share was led by hybrids, up from 8% to 11% year-on-year (YoY), while EVs grew from 5% to 6%. Both fuel types have gained at ...

The UK faces a pivotal moment in its transition towards sustainable transport. Despite ambitious government targets for electric vehicle (EV) adoption, sales figures reveal a significant shortfall, particularly in the retail sector. The time is right for the government to introduce robust incentives to stimulate demand for EVs among retail consumers, which would provide essential support for automotive retailers while ...

Values of electric vehicles at the three-year mark showed the biggest decline in January of any fuel type, down -1.1% month on month. At the three-year mark, diesel emerged as the strongest performer this month, with a 0.2% increase, or around £40, while hybrids remained flat overall. Petrol saw a marginal decline of 0.1%, or approximately £60, and plugin hybrids ...

The decline in the BEV-ICE price gap has led to greater uptake of EVs in Europe as models become more accessible and affordable. But despite this, the high cost of Western BEVs remains a barrier to entry for consumers, while Chinese manufacturers now offer electric cars for as little as €3,250 in China, according to the latest figures from Jato ...