The electric car market could be transformed “overnight” if the half a million UK motorists already suited to electric motoring switched to plug-in power.
Electric car sales are expected to receive another boost by way of a £40 million government package to improve the EV infrastructure in eight key locations.
The arrival of plug-in technology and the Outlander PHEV in Mitsubishi showrooms has led to a dealer recruitment surge and the need for a new kind of salesperson.
Twelve cities across the UK have submitted their bids to gain a share of £35 million in Government funding to boost the uptake of ultra low emission vehicles.
Car buyers are to continue to get £5,000 off the cost of an electric car after the Government announced today it would extend the plug-in grant scheme.