Tag: UK

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)...

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...

TfL has introduced a new cargo bike safety standard to improve safety for riders, pedestrians, and other road users.The standard outlines 19 risks and includes 21 safety rules, requiring Bikeability Level 3 training and...

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...

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...

Birmingham is rolling out 560 lamppost EV chargers to help residents without off-street parking access convenient overnight charging.With 300 chargers installed and 260 more coming by spring 2025, this project aims to cut emissions...

Asset management firm Legal & General (L&G), which owns retail and leisure parks across the UK, has, with advice from advisors Knight Frank, chosen UK CPO Osprey Charging to deliver ultra-rapid charging hubs at...

E.ON Drive Infrastructure is set to significantly expand Scotland's access to public, ultra-rapid EV charging, with plans to build new hubs at six sites in Scotland.The six new hubs will join E.ON's charging hub...

The UK government has announced an £86 million scheme to clean up the air in Greater Manchester, with part of this funding going towards delivering 40 more electric buses to the city's streets.The funding...

EVA England, an independent group which acts as a public voice for the country's EV drivers, is launching a public survey to collect new insights as the UK gets closer to its 2030 ban...

North West leads UK EV leasing, making up 19% of all leases, followed by London (16%) and the South East (12%).Popular EV models include the Nissan Ariya, Tesla Model Y, and Kia E-Niro, reflecting...

JATCO launches £48.7m Sunderland plant will produce advanced 3-in-1 electric powertrains, creating 183 highly skilled jobs.The facility bolsters the UK’s position as a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing and the growing EV supply chain.Supported...

OVO Energy and Volkswagen expand benefits to fleet drivers, offering free home charging and low-cost rates to make EVs more accessible.EDF offers a £300 credit and discounted charging for customers switching to the Pod...

Stellantis has emerged as one of several OEMs to meet the UK's ZEV sales target for 2024, which was set at 22% of total car sales, and 10% of total van sales for the...

Out of the whole of Europe, the United Kingdom saw the most battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations in 2024, according to data collated by Schmidt Automotive Research.As shown by the UK's SMMT data, 381,970...

This guest editor piece was written by Asif Ghafoor, CEO of Be.EV. You can find out more about Be.EV, here.It happens every Christmas (and no, we’re not talking about family arguments). Traffic jams clog...

This guest editor article was written by Jarrod Birch, Head of Policy at ChargeUK. You can find out more about ChargeUK, here.As we wrap up 2024, the growth in the UK's charging infrastructure has...

Paua and Roam are expanding EV access by adding over 800 charging connectors at more than 200 locations.Partnerships like this are essential for meeting the ZEV Mandate goals and accelerating EV adoption.Roam’s diverse charging...

The UK's Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced a major planned installation of chargepoints across its borough, following approval from the Department for Transport to launch a procurement process to find a charge...

A new report on public chargepoints for electric vehicles, undertaken by the UK's independent public spending watchdog, the National Audit Office, has laid out the government's current progress in growing the country's public charging...

The Clean Power Action Plan reduces EV charging costs through renewable energy and enables selling excess battery power for savings.Reforms address grid delays and outdated systems, ensuring stable infrastructure and easier installation of EV...

Falcon Coaches is electrifying its fleet with 13 new electric buses, set for delivery in 2026, with VEV.VEV is upgrading the West Byfleet depot, adding a 1.5 MVA grid to support 35 electric buses.Surrey...

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers begins construction on the Orbit Clipper, the UK’s first all-electric ferry, provide eco-friendly transport for 20,000 Thames passengers daily.Replacing a diesel vessel, the ferry helps Uber Boat cut emissions...

Landis+Gyr and Believ collaborate to make EV charging more accessible for nearly 4 million Blue Badge holders in the UK.The updated INCH Duo AC charger includes height-adjustable sockets and contactless payment options to meet...