Smart, Skywell and Volvo have joined the other brands that are launching their own EV discount schemes following the Government’s Electric Car Grant.
Used electric vehicle (EV) prices rose by 3% in July, overtaking hybrids for the first time since February, according to the latest Market View from Motors.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has welcomed the Government's Electric Car Grant but has concerns about the "lack of clarity".
MG Motor UK stepped in with its own £1,500 discount after electric car orders under £37,000 stalled following confusion over the new Electric Car Grant.
Indicata’s own analysis estimates that the ECG will support between 5.8% and 14.1% of annual EV sales, so will only have a “modest impact” on the market.
Alfa Romeo is the first non-Chinese car brand to jump ahead of the Electric Car Grant to start marketing EV discounts to its customers to boost retail sales.
The IMDA is urging the Government to introduce a £1,000 grant incentive to support the UK’s used electric vehicle market or risk it being “left behind”.
MG Motor UK is offering a £1,500 reduction on its MG4 and MGS5 electric vehicles following the announcmcent of the Electric Car Grant (ECG) last week.
Four in 10 buyers may buy a new EV after the grant news, but most would have rather seen a cut in VAT on public charging.
Leapmotor’s decision to self-fund its EV grant represents a pragmatic sales strategy to avoid the complications of grant eligibility under the new rules.
Vertu Motors chief executive Robert Forrester has welcomed the government’s new £650 million Electric Car Grant
Auto Trader has reported a sharp spike in consumer interest for electric vehicles (EVs) following the government’s announcement of a new Electric Car Grant.
In light of the UK Government's announcement of financial support to help new car buyers choose a zero emission vehicle, typically an electric car, it seems that the opportunity to strengthen confidence in used EVs has been missed, suggests the BVRLA's director of policy and public affairs Thomas McLellan.
An online portal for the Electric Car Grant is being launched and managed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) for car brands and franchised dealerships to use when customers are buying qualifying new electric cars.
The Government’s decision to reintroduce grant funding new EVs has raised concern among some industry leaders who warn the move overlooks the used sector.
The UK government has confirmed it is to launch a £650 million electric vehicle grant scheme which could reduce the upfront cost of new EVs by up to £3,750.
A coalition of more than 30 automotive industry organisation is calling for immediate action to support the used battery electric vehicle (BEV) market.
