With the Government setting out its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate last year requiring all new cars sold in Britain to be zero emission by 2035,car dealerships have had to step up the installation of new green infrastructure to support the move.

The move towards greener transport is evidenced by the fact that electric vehicle (EV) registrations increased by 3.8% this year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with carmakers offering enticements such as 0% finance and deposit, as well as packages that include servicing and maintenance to attract customers.

Today, there are more than a million fully electric cars on the UK roads and that will only increase with the push towards the 2035 net zero target. Motor retailers have responded by investing in building new infrastructure and repurposing their existing sites.

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