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Electric Bikes vs Electric Cars: Are We Missing the Real Revolution?

This guest editor article was written by Berkay Hasdemir, Sales Manager at Roxform and Micro Mobility Consultant at Bersey Consulting. The electric mobility revolution is in full swing. Governments worldwide are offering generous incentives for...

UK government confirms 2030 EV mandate, but ‘flexibilities’ to be made

UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, addressed the audience at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders annual dinner on Tuesday evening. In his speech, Reynolds once again confirmed what Transport...

UK government meets with EV industry, stands firm on 2030 mandate

The UK government will remain committed to the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, which was confirmed after a roundtable discussion between Transport Secretary Louise Haigh, Business and Trade...

UK government reiterates commitment to ZEV mandate ahead of automotive talks

The UK's transport secretary, Louise Haigh, is set to reiterate the UK government's commitment to the ZEV mandate, with the transport secretary meeting automotive leaders in the EV industry this week. This push kicks off...

Zapmap reveals the UK’s best ultra-rapid charging networks in 2024

Following a survey conducted last month, which interviewed more than 3,700 BEV drivers in the UK, Zapmap has revealed its annual satisfaction ratings across the numerous ultra-rapid charging networks available in the country. Respondents to...

UK’s Advanced Propulsion Centre grants funding to five new sustainable transport projects

Five UK-based projects on sustainable transport have been granted funding through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC)'s Academic Advisory Group and the UK's Department for Business and Trade. These so-called 'Feasibility Sprint' projects are designed to...

First Bus electrifies Somerset, opening two more electric bus depots

Building on a number of significant recent moves by First Bus to push forward on electrification of its various UK bus fleets, the transport operator has now announced plans to electrify its Taunton and...

Be.EV partners with JW Lees to bring EV charging to pubs across the UK

UK charge point operator, Be.EV, has announced a £1.8 million charging partnership with brewery and pub operators, JW Lees. The deal will result in the installation of 22 ultra-rapid charging bays across JW Lees' North-West...

XPENG partners with International Motors for UK EV distribution, starting in 2025

Chinese EV brand, XPENG, is already selling its vehicles in a number of European territories such as France, Germany, and Sweden, and now the UK is confirmed to be adding to that list from...

UK’s used EV sales reach record high, up 57% year-on-year

The latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) sales figures show that the UK's used car market has seen year-on-year growth for the seventh successive quarter, with the used market growing 4.3% between...

What does the Labour budget mean for the UK’s EV industry?

The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced the UK's Autumn budget. Covering aspects such as EV BiK, and the current fuel duty, the budget has several implications for electric vehicles, and the...