Tag: SMMT
Is now the perfect time to switch to EV?
The switch to EV may be easier than ever with the price difference between electric and petrol cars now just 23 percent with 29 new models available for under £30,000.Two in five used electric...
What’s ahead for the EV market in 2025?
The ElectricDrives team is proud to present these EV market insights from Top Women in EV 2025 finalist, Naomi Nye, Head of Sales at Drax Electric Vehicles, with contributions from Adam Hall. The Drax...
EVs rise as overall UK car output falls – Is electrification on track?
UK car production fell 17.7% in January, but EV and hybrid vehicle production rose 1.5%, reaching 42.2% of total output.EU EV sales surged 34%, overtaking diesel, while UK growth remains slower due to weak...
Army to EV: Green transition provides new career opportunities for veterans
The UK needs skilled workers for the EV transition, with 40,000 new automotive jobs expected by 2030.A new veterans career guide, launched by Mission Automotive & SMMT, helps ex-military personnel enter the industry.Veterans have...
EV market growth in the UK: Rising sales and interest, but tax changes threaten future
EV market surges in the UK, with BEV registrations up 41.6%, but still below government targets for 2025.Affordability and new taxes are key barriers, with a £3,110 tax applied to EVs over £40,000 in...
EV market reaches record share in 2024, but how close are we to 2025 targets?
EVs hit a record 19.6% market share in 2024 but missed the 22% government-mandated target, falling short of 2025 aims.Fleet sales and tax incentives boosted EV growth, while private adoption lagged due to costs...
Auto Trader, ChargeUK, and SMMT team up to combat EV misinformation
The UK's largest online car marketplace, Auto Trader, along with EV charging industry voice ChargeUK and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, have launched a new campaign to combat EV misinformation in the...
EV sales gain momentum despite dip across the UK’s new car market
The UK new car market fell by 6% in October, but BEV sales grew by 24.5%, reaching 20.7%.BEV growth benefits from increased model variety and discounts, but broader market decline suggests needed support measures.Industry...
Zero-emission HGVs are taking off in the UK, with a 30% surge in registrations
UK registrations for zero-emission HGVs surged by 30% in Q2 2024, but they still represent only 0.6% of the market.Slow growth in HGV-specific charging infrastructure and restrictive grants are major barriers to wider adoption...
The UK’s used EV market continues to grow in strength, reaching new record highs
Used EV sales jumped 52.6% in Q2 2024, reaching a record 2.4% market share.Mid-aged EVs aged 3-5 years are selling fastest, with a 138% sales increase year-on-year.The used car market is strong, with a...
SMMT raises warning on meeting UK EV sales targets
The UK's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders have released the UK's July car sales figures.The results showed that 18.5% of cars registered last month were fully electric models - which equated to a...
UK car production slows as manufacturers pivot towards electric vehicles
UK car production fell by 7.6% in early 2024 as the industry shifts towards electric vehicles.Substantial £23.7 billion investment and factory retooling caused structural changes and a 26.6% production drop in June.Despite overall decline,...
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Vauxhall secures crown as UK’s top electric van manufacturer for third consecutive year
Vauxhall leads as the top UK electric van manufacturer for the third year, with 6,402 units sold in 2023.Vivaro Electric dominates both December and overall 2023 sales, securing a 29.8% market share.Vauxhall's commitment to...
Electric vehicle surge marks transformative year in UK automotive sector
UK automotive sector surges by 17.9% in 2023, led by fleet investment.Record BEV volumes, but market share drops to 16.5%, prompting calls for a 3-year VAT cut.SMMT CEO urges government support for a green...
Fleets drive October’s surge in EV registrations, but overall market share remains steady
October's new car market surged by 14.3%, hitting 153,529 registrations, with EV registrations reaching 37.6%.EV figures revealed hybrid and plug-in hybrid growth, while battery electric vehicles only reached a 15.6% market share.Charging infrastructure saw...
UK’s new car market grows, but should slight drop in BEV registrations cause concern?
18.9% increase in battery electric vehicles (BEV), with 45,323 registrations.Concerns rise as private BEV purchases drop by -14.3%, emphasizing the need for incentives.Industry urges support mechanisms to boost consumer confidence in adopting electric vehicles.Is...
