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But 46% of those who have been passengers in an EV would consider moving to one. The headline reflects recent research by Motability. While some people find the idea of switching to an Electric Vehicle (EV) difficult, all the evidence points to growing demand for EVs.

In June, 56.5% of all new cars registered, in what was a post-Covid record month, were EVs, and over 60% of these were Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs).

A dramatic switch in the used car market has seen more people opting to switch from a petrol or diesel car to an electric one, but will hope of peace in the Middle East reverse or slow this trend?

When a vehicle is provided through your employer–typically via a company car or van scheme–it may be subject to Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) tax. This is a tax on non-cash benefits, such as the private use of a company vehicle. The rules and costs can vary significantly depending on whether the vehicle is classified as a van or a car.

Over the past thirty years, throughout Europe, including the UK, new vehicles have had to meet increasingly strict ‘Euro’ standards to reduce pollutants, improve air quality, safeguard public health, and move towards zero-emission mobility.

Diesel-engined cars accounted for almost half of all new car registrations a few short years ago. Now, that number is under 5%. Inevitably, the decline over recent years has also reduced the availability of used diesel-powered cars.

The term “Electric Vehicle” (EV) has traditionally been used to encompass all types of electric vehicles, including hybrid and battery-powered vehicles.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems of ADAS technology can vary from car to car but can include: Speed Assistance—Using the car’s cameras, road map data, or

The Government has introduced a series of adjustments to its Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which is designed to accelerate the shift from fossil-fuelled vehicles to zero-emission, primarily electric vehicles (EVs), to help reduce pollution and cut greenhouse gas emissions.