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 […]
The WhichEV View: JATO market data confirms massive increase in EV registrations in Europe
By James Morris, Editor, WhichEV For more than 30 years, Jato Dynamics has provided precision data on changes within the car market and their reports always make for interesting reading. Its latest update includes a summary of new vehicle registrations from across Europe for June 2021. With the pandemic seemingly well behind us now, the patterns are […]
The WhichEV View: Why your company should buy you an EV today
By James Morris, Editor, WhichEV In April 2020, the Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) rate for EVs dropped to 0% for the tax year. It rose to 1% for 2021-22, then 2% for three years from 2022 to 2025. Given the previous rate 16%, these are significant changes. In other words, if you received an electric vehicle as a […]
The WhichEV View: Future electric cars – Best upcoming electric cars, SUVs and pickup trucks
By WhichEV All-electric vehicles are gaining a lot of traction. Growing interest from consumers is driving manufacturers to diversify their portfolios, while governments play a role in offering tax incentives and improving the country’s infrastructure. Gone are the days where an electric vehicle (EV) is slow, unsuitable for long-distance commutes, and expensive: government grants offer […]
