Industry welcomes £450m government EV charge point investment
By James Morris, WhichEV More EVs were sold in 2021 than in the previous decade. With close to 450,000 EVs on our roads today, the 30,000 public chargers that are available to the public are clearly not enough. To help bridge the gap, the Government has confirmed a direct contribution of £450 million alongside a […]
EV adoption rate accelerates rapidly
Back at the the start of 2020, Citroen’s CEO announced in Paris that the brand would be pushing for a 100% electric line up of consumer cars by 2025. That’s a full five years ahead of the Government’s target. This week sees an announcement from Vauxhall that it will move to a 100% electric platform […]
WhichEV releases its Guide to Public Charging 2022
By James Morris, WhichEV Experienced EV drivers find the whole charging process relatively simple, but it can be daunting for those new to electric vehicles. WhichEV has created an updated guide to charging that helps to demystify the process and explain some of the more important terms. Knowing where to find the latest high-powered public […]
Quarter of car sales in December 2021 were electric
By WhichEV Pure electric cars outsold hybrids for the first time on record in December, jumping to second place in the list of most popular fuel types in the UK, according to data from New AutoMotive. The transport research organisation said that there were 25,676 pure electric vehicles sold in December 2021 up from 21,019 […]
EV sales skyrocket: More EVs registered in 2021 than previous decade
By Ben Hubbard, WhichEV According to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), more electric vehicles will be registered in 2021, than in the whole of the previous decade. Between 2010 and 2019, a total of 271,962 BEVs and PHEVs were registered, while in 2021 alone the SMMT forecasts that […]
ULEZ expansion: Fines could top £864m in first six months
By Ben Hubbard, WhichEV With the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) that came into effect on Monday, London’s non-compliant drivers are predicted to be fined up to £864m in the first six months, according to vehicle management app Caura. With the ULEZ impacting one in 4.6 London cars, Caura’s research show that […]
The WhichEV View: Help your employees save thousands with a salary sacrifice scheme
By James Morris, Editor, WhichEV As part of its push toward a carbon neutral economy, the government is encouraging companies to set up a salary sacrifice scheme to help employees get huge savings on the latest electric vehicles. Essentially, the cost of the vehicle is taken from an employees salary, before it is considered for […]
How Octopus is trying to eliminate range anxiety with virtual charging
By James Morris, Editor, WhichEV Business is about certainty, data and accurate predictions. One of the most important aspects of running a modern business is cost control. Moving to your staff across to electric vehicles can raise a lot of variables – especially when it comes to key questions like where can I charge and […]
Discover the latest developments in EV infrastructure at the Fleet Summit
Improving infrastructure and electrification is currently a hot topic within the industry – The Fleet Summit can help you to explore the latest innovations, including: Electric Vehicles, EV- Charging, Accident Management, Hybrid Vehicles, Telematics & Tracking and many more. DATE: 8th & 9th November VENUE: Whittlebury Park, Northamptonshire Your reserved pass includes; – A corporate “speed-dating” itinerary […]
Exciting executive EV choices coming soon
By James Morris, Editor, WhichEV Roll the clock back 10 years and the Nissan Leaf was one of the only electric cars available in the market, with a range around 100 miles and very few places you could get a charge. The EV landscape looks very different in 2021. To help the specialist media get […]
