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 ...
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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 ...
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Sales of EVs sub-two-years-old have recorded a market share of 11.2%, their highest ever in February according to an INDICATA UK market report. A 24% monthly increase in EVs sub-one-years-old entering the market contributed to this success following investment in incentive campaigns. Dean Merritt, INDICATA UK’s head of sales, said: “Each month our used EV data looks more encouraging as ...
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