Tag: Affordability
Volkswagen Group unveils a range of new, cost-cutting perks with new OVO partnership
Volkswagen Group UK partners with OVO to offer cost-effective charging and benefits for EV customers starting July 1, 2024.Customers receive 10,000 free miles initially and 1,000 additional free miles annually for three years, along...
British Attitudes Towards Sustainability in 2024: YouGov’s survey places Tesla at the top
Tesla is recognised as a top sustainable automaker by Britons, especially the 'Planet Protectors', in new YouGov survey.Only 42% of British consumers somewhat trust sustainability logos, with just 4% expressing complete trust.Financial concerns influence...
Vauxhall makes EV ownership on par with petrol with new PCP offers
Vauxhall's new PCP offers equalise monthly payments for electric and petrol cars.Monthly costs for electric Corsa, Mokka, and Astra now match petrol versions.Special edition electric models offer lower monthly payments, substantial deposit contributions, and...
Kia UK kicks off Q2 with compelling EV offers
Kia UK offers Q2 2024 financing, especially for electric vehicles.Rates start at 2.9% APR for EV6, Niro EV, and Soul EV.Special incentives: £500 off for existing finance customers; complimentary one-year Kia Charge Plus subscription...
Fisker dramatically slashes prices on its Ocean SUV: Do the short-term gains outweigh the long-term uncertainties?
Fisker slashes Ocean SUV price by $24,000 to boost sales and avoid bankruptcy.Top-tier Ocean now $37,499, 40% cheaper; entry-level model at $24,999 amidst financial turmoil.Pricing shift reflects broader EV market trend; concerns raised over...
Nissan is set to slash costs to push for an EV future
Nissan unveils aggressive plan to reduce EV costs and lead the EV market.Strategy includes slashing EV costs, expanding product lineup, and forming strategic partnerships.Aim is to achieve price parity with ICE vehicles, drive innovation,...
Answering the Big EV Questions
Dr Euan McTurk, Plug Life ConsultingElectric vehicles are starting to enter the mainstream. In 2023, 315,000 EVs were sold, which is more than in 2020 and 2021 combined. On top of this, sales of...
The Dacia Spring will be the UK’s cheapest EV at £14,995
Dacia Spring: UK's cheapest EV at £14,995, challenging market norms.Pre-order with a £99 deposit, ensuring affordability.Debut in October with an enticing range, sparking a new era in EV accessibility.The Dacia Spring will be the...
Electric vehicle market rockets towards $951.9 billion by 2030
The electric vehicle market is set to reach $951.9B by 2030, 13.7% CAGR from $388.1B in 2023.Tesla, Volkswagen, and other major automakers vie for affordability.Commercial EVs surge; collaboration, innovation, incentives, and infrastructure are crucial...
Seven reasons going electric isn’t as expensive as everyone makes out (and even if it is, we have to pay)
“Sustainability is an opportunity, not a sacrifice”, said Hannah Ritchie, an environmental data scientist, at a TED talk I watched last week. And I thought, YES. That’s the problem. Politicians and consumers are locked in...