Peugeot UK managing director David Peel told delegates at the brand’s national dealer conference to “be prepared” for electric vehicles as its makes the transition to an EV model line-up.
Motorists' misconceptions of electric vehicles (EVs) are stopping UK motorists considering to make the switch for their next vehicle, according to a new study.
Volkswagen and Tesco have announced plans to create 2,400 new public electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the UK – with rapid or fast charging available at 600 stores by 2020.
Arnold Clark has partnered with utility giant ScottishPower to streamline the adoption of EVs with the provision of home charge points and 100% renewable energy tariffs for customers.
A cross-party group of MPs have demanded that Government imposes an outright ban on the sale of all petrol and diesel vehicles by 2032 in a bid "fast track" adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
Wider questions surrounding the take-up of electric vehicles (EVs) will be addressed when Anthony Machin, head of content at Glass’s Guide, takes to the stage at Automotive Management Live 2018.
Kia Bolton has expanded its aftersales department into an 11-bay, 21,000 sq-ft facility which has been made ready for the Korean brand’s growing EV presence with the addition of new customer charge points.
Electric vehicles could be at the heart of a smart energy revolution that will save the UK up to £40 billion by 2050 as more than eight million people consider buying or leasing an EV in the next five years, the department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has said.
A specially-commissioned AA Populus poll of 10,293 drivers has revealed that 35% of motorists expect to own an EV within the next ten years – with younger drivers leading the change.
EV car sales opportunity in London could be curbed by a lack of charging infrastructure, according to Environment Committee
The growing cost of public charge points combined with low residual values could leave EV owners out of pocket, according to What Car?
Chargemaster has announced that it will invest £50m into the Polar EV charging network over the next two years, to meet the demands of EV growth.
The National Franchised Dealers Association is among automotive sector representatives who have given evidence to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee ahead of a publication of a report into EV adoption.
Pod Point will now stock 150kW rapid chargers in anticipation of a “wave” of next-generation EVs with bigger batteries in what the company believes, to be a “UK first”.
Independently-owned MG retailer Blights Motors has set itself up to attract EV drivers to its forecourt with the installation of a rapid DC charge station from InstaVolt.
The charge towards EV adoption has begun in Nottingham with the announcement that Chargemaster will affirm the city’s Go Ultra Low City status with new infrastructure plans.
The majority of electric vehicle owners are dissatisfied with the ‘lack’ of UK charge points, according to a survey which found 96% had reservations about EV infrastructure.
Aston Barclay has made itself EV-ready with the installation of twin electric vehicle chargers across its network.
Vertu has extended the opening hours at its Bristol Hyundai showroom to 10pm as it celebrates the completion of a £330,000 refurbishment and the appointment of a new branch manager.
Tesla’s Destination Charging programme has succeeded in expanding the premium EV manufacturer’s network of charge points to over 1,000 in less than a year.
