Policy Confusion Risks Slowing UK Electric Vehicle Adoption
AA report reveals UK drivers are hesitant to switch to electric vehicles due to mixed government messages and rising costs. Read the full analysis and what's needed for change.
AA report reveals UK drivers are hesitant to switch to electric vehicles due to mixed government messages and rising costs. Read the full analysis and what's needed for change.
Kia confirms its EV4 and PV5 models are now eligible for the UK's £1.9bn Electric Car Grant, slashing prices by £1,500. Find out how this milestone boosts EV affordability.
Labour confirms new Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) will apply to mileage driven outside the UK. Find out how the 3p-per-mile charge will work and what it means for drivers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's proposed pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles faces legal warnings over taxing foreign travel. Experts say it may breach human rights. Read the full analysis.
Industry leaders call on the UK government to maintain its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, despite the EU easing some emissions rules. Read why experts say changing course would risk investment.
Polestar unveils a bi-directional EV charger that can cut energy costs by £1,000 a year. The tech turns your car into a home power source. Discover how this innovation works.
Nissan's Sunderland plant boss Adam Pennick hails Government measures for EVs but calls for the Industrial Strategy to be turned into real action. Business Minister Chris McDonald outlines new support.
AA President Edmund King warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new 3p per mile electric vehicle tax, due in 2028, may discourage drivers from switching. Discover the potential impact on EV sales and the industry's response.
Octopus Energy is altering its popular EV tariffs, limiting cheap charging to six hours daily. This follows Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new 3p per mile electric vehicle tax. Read the full details.
Birmingham-based electric vehicle charging manufacturer Petalite enters administration, leading to job losses. Administrators seek a buyer for its proprietary technology. Read the latest.
London's Congestion Charge will increase from £15 to £18 on January 2nd, with electric vehicles losing their full exemption. Annual rises will follow Tube fare increases.
Discover the specific circumstances where UK motorists can legally avoid paying Vehicle Excise Duty from 2026, including classic cars and disability vehicles. Learn the new rules.
The DVLA has issued an urgent warning, telling motorists they 'must' tax their vehicle even if no payment is due. Avoid fines by acting now.
Millions of UK households face challenges charging electric vehicles at home. Experts reveal the essential kit needed and how to cut costs with smart tariffs.
UK drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid cars will face a new pay-per-mile tax from April 2028. Find out the rates and how it could affect your motoring costs.
Jersey clarifies its 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales: existing vehicles can be used until end of life. Public consultation open until Jan 2026.
Sandwell Council greenlights a former club's conversion, pub demolition, and a new EV charging station. Discover the key planning decisions shaping the borough.
Motorists are urged to plan ahead as experts recommend budgeting £200 for potential repairs ahead of an MOT test. Learn how to prepare and why the test needs modernising.
Motorists face higher road tax from April 2026 as 13 VED bands increase due to inflation, with the highest band rising by £30. Find out how the changes affect you.
Jaguar announces its first fully electric vehicle for next year as it turns 90. The news comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces a new pay-per-mile levy for EV drivers from 2028.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile levy for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from 2028. Find out how it works and what it means for your wallet.
EDF is paying a £15 bonus to Smart Charging customers in December. The scheme, now open to myenergi zappi and Hypervolt charger owners, can save households up to £555 annually.
Millions more electric vehicle drivers can save £3,750 as Labour adds four new models to the Electric Car Grant scheme, backed by £1.3bn in Autumn Budget funding. See the full list.
Drivers in England can now save £3,750 on four new electric models, including the MINI Countryman and Renault 5. The grant scheme now supports 40 vehicles.
Sandwell Council approves a new 'mini' service station near the M5 in West Bromwich, featuring EV charging points and commercial units, despite planning policy conflicts.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned new pay-per-mile electric car tax from 2028 could spark a surge in mileage 'clocking'. Industry leaders fear it will damage the used EV market.
Drivers of electric vehicles could face a higher pay-per-mile tax rate if they under-declare mileage. The new Labour eVED scheme will involve annual checks, sparking industry concerns about fairness and the switch to EVs.
Sandwell Council greenlights a 'mini service station' near the M5 in West Bromwich, featuring rapid EV charging points and four commercial units. Discover the key details of this transport infrastructure project.
Sandwell Council approves a new 'mini service station' with four commercial units and electric vehicle charging points on a brownfield site next to the M5 in West Bromwich.
Around two million electric and hybrid car owners will pay a new mileage tax from 2028. Find out how the 3p-per-mile charge will affect your running costs.