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Street with car parking and EV chargers.

August 6, 2024

Trade association SMMT blames low EV demand for drop in projected car sales

Although new car sales in the UK rose 2.5% in July, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reduced its expected total new car sales for 2024.

An electric vehicle plugged in at a chargepoint.

July 26, 2024

SMMT figures show UK car production drop amidst preparation for EV transition

Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show UK car production fell 7.6% in the first half of 2024.

National Grid worked with stakeholders across the HGV sector including Volvo

June 27, 2024

SMMT: the UK is Europe’s second-biggest electric car market

SMMT has found that the UK automotive sector could fuel £50 billion of green growth in the next decade with the right policies.

June 10, 2024

Council for Net Zero Transport launches to guide decarbonisation policies

The Council for Net Zero Transport launched last week to support the government in delivering net zero across transportation networks.

May 15, 2024

EVA England releases 2024 manifesto to support adoption rates

EVA England has launched its 2024 manifesto identifying the key priority areas to spur growth in the electric vehicle (EV) marke

May 10, 2024

EVs reach record 2.1% share of used car market

Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show Q1 sales of used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were up by 71% to 41,505.

May 7, 2024

EV uptake forecast reduced despite wider new car market growth

New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed that April saw growth in new electric vehicle (EV) registrations for the 21st consecutive month.

April 11, 2024

14 EV chargers opened at Doncaster’s Frenchgate shopping centre

Zest electric vehicle charging solutions has opened new charging infrastructure at Doncaster’s Frenchgate shopping centre.

April 5, 2024

March sees highest monthly BEV sales figures since 2019, says SMMT

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported that March 2024 saw the most new battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations for the month since 2019.

February 14, 2024

Labour will restore 2030 ZEV mandate target, says shadow roads minister

Shadow minister for roads Bill Esterson has told RECHARGE UK that Labour will reinstate the 2030 target date for a ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales in the UK.