Tag: car-sales

BYD passes Tesla as sales pass the $100bn mark

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD's annual sales revenue has surpassed Tesla, after the OEM recorded an annual revenue of $107 billion in its 2024 financial reports, marking a significant milestone in BYD's emobility history.Tesla's annual...

CHANGAN DEEPAL S07: First European driving impressions

China's CHANGAN Automobile made its European debut this month, and will bring eight specific models to the region over the next three years - with the first model being the CHANGAN DEEPAL S07.This midsize...

Ford begins volume production of three new EVs for Europe

Much like other OEMs who are set to significantly expand their electric portfolios in 2025, Ford's European division is set to do the same - with mass production and deliveries to customers of three...

Global EV sales recorded 50% year-on-year rise in February

The latest data from EV research firm, Rho Motion, shows that global EV sales saw a 50% year-on-year rise for February 2025, compared to February 2024.Globally, 1.2 million electric vehicles (constituting both BEVs and...

SMMT calls on EV purchase tax cuts to drive adoption

The UK's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has echoed earlier calls to introduce new purchase incentives for consumer EVs, to drive EV sales across the country ahead of the 2030 ZEV mandate.The...

Electric enforcement: Which police fleets are going electric?

As the world transitions to electric vehicles, emergency services such as the police are also beginning to make the switch, helping them to fight not only crime but pollution too.With police forces requiring particular...

UK AA survey reveals need for improved EV messaging

A consumer survey undertaken by UK breakdown service, The AA, has highlighted the need for clarification and improved messaging for UK drivers, as the country continues to undergo a significant transition to electric vehicles.The...

UK government set to make adjustments to ZEV mandate

The UK government is reportedly considering adjustments to the ZEV mandate, following lobbying from automotive OEMs such as Nissan.UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds told The Times newspaper that a 'substantial change of policy' had...

Top electric cars arriving this year

We're only just a quarter of the way through 2025, but it's already looking like this year will be a bumper year for launches of electric cars.The launches come as ZEV mandates across much...

Vauxhall publishes electric van adoption report, ahead of 2035 mandate

As a 2035 ban on the sale of new ICE-powered vans in the UK gets closer, Vauxhall has published a report on the country's current state of electric van adoption.The report, which can be...

1 in 4 new cars in the UK are now fully-electric

In the previous month of February, 1 in 4 new cars registered in the UK had a fully-electric powertrain, according to the latest statistics from New AutoMotive.Specifically, 20,647 new BEVs were registered last month,...

Stellantis &You launches ‘Convince Me’ EV sales campaign

Stellantis-owned new and used retailer, Stellantis &You, has launched a new consumer campaign to further drive electric car adoption amongst UK customers.The new landing page on its site puts together a comprehensive guide to...
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Volvo ES90 set to be longest range Volvo EV yet

The upcoming Volvo ES90 flagship electric saloon, set to be revealed in full on the 5th of March, is set to be the longest range electric car to come from the Swedish manufacturer yet.Ahead...

Used EV prices in UK fall, and sub-£5k options rise

As new electric car sales in the UK have grown year-on-year, this trend has also been followed by the number of EVs hitting the country's used car market.While barely run-in used electric cars under...

UK government commits £120m to boost rollout of electric vans, taxis, and motorbikes

The UK Department for Transport is committing a further £120 million towards growing the EV industry, specifically when it comes to uptake of electric vans, electric taxis, and electric motorbikes.The funding, which was confirmed...

UK fleet industry calls for PR boost to EV adoption in the country

A group of UK companies within Climate Group's 'EV100' membership have made a joint call for the UK industry as a whole to step up its positive messaging on electric vehicles, to drive adoption.The...

Used electric car sales surge in the UK, up 57.4% year-on-year

The used electric car market in the UK reached record high demand in 2024, according to the latest statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).Across 2024, approximately 188,382 fully-electric cars (BEVs)...

Volkswagen slashes UK EV prices, for limited time

Volkswagen UK is discounting the entire ID. electric range by £1,000 for a limited time, running between 4 February and 3 March.The offer, which is available on both cash and finance car purchases, means...

UK electric car road tax in 2025: What’s different?

At the moment, drivers of EVs in the UK benefit from an annual electric car road tax (Vehicle Excise Duty) rate of £0, which has undoubtedly helped drive EV sales in the earlier years...

BYD sales overtake Tesla in UK, while Tesla sales drop in Europe

Relative automotive newcomer to the UK, BYD, which only debuted its electric passenger cars back in 2023, has now overtaken Tesla in the country's monthly sales charts.According to the latest sales statistics from the...

European Commission considers fleet electrification laws: What could it mean for EV sales?

The European Commission is looking at law proposals surrounding cleaner corporate vehicle fleets, as it looks to decarbonise road transport across the Union.While the European Union is still working towards a ban on the...

UK electric car market share hits 21% in January

As the UK ZEV rises from 22% in 2024 to 28% by the end of 2025 for manufacturers, the country's sales figures for January are in - and while figures look promising for meeting...

Longest range electric cars in 2025

Battery range on new EVs is continuously improving. Whilst 200 miles was previously seen as the minimum standard for electric cars, a range of over 300 miles on an EV is quickly becoming an...

FIAT Grande Panda EV joins the sub-£21k EV market

The FIAT Grande Panda has now arrived in Europe as yet another low-price EV from the Stellantis group, after pricing for the Grande Panda was confirmed.The EV variant of the Grande Panda will start...
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