THE WHICHEV VIEW: Where does the US-China EV trade war leave UK buyers?
By WhichEV Around 60% of the electric cars produced in the world come from China. Until recently, most were sold internally, to drivers in China – but the Chinese know that they have a ‘winning offer’ and are looking to expand globally over the next 10 years. Unable to compete on a price-innovation-quality basis, the […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: One million battery EVs are now registered for the UK’s roads – Where next?
By WhichEV January 2024, the UK automotive sector marked a significant milestone with the registration of the country’s millionth battery electric vehicle (BEV), highlighting a growing trend towards greener transportation. This achievement coincided with an 8.2% increase in new car registrations, totalling 142,876 units, marking the strongest start to a year since 2020 and continuing […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: Mahle seeks to establish global standard for wireless EV charging
By WhichEV In a pivotal move for the electric vehicle (EV) charging landscape, SAE International, a revered non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing mobility technologies, has endorsed Mahle’s positioning system as the worldwide standard solution for wireless EV charging. The selection of Mahle’s technology marks a significant leap in achieving standardisation in inductive charging, effectively putting […]
EV charging infrastructure for fleets – Where to start
The simple fact is that electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of transport. A recent report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed that one battery electric car is registered every 60 seconds and that exponential growth in EVs is being accelerated by fleet sales. It’s clear that those in the fleet industry […]
The WhichEV View: Stellantis opens 100% EV-only UK manufacturing plant
By WhichEV There is a lot of talk in the media about the fact that the UK government has put in place provisions to ensure that every electric vehicle sold in the UK must use material sourced in the UK. That amount needs to be 40% of the total production of each vehicle. This has […]
IN FOCUS: Teletrac Navman’s EV Readiness Tool
By Barney Goffer (pictured), UK Product Manager at Teletrac Navman UK With the government bringing the ban on selling new petrol and diesel vehicles forward to 2030 and most major UK cities booming with clean air zones or about to launch one, operators need to have a clear understanding on where their fleet stands, and […]
The WhichEV View: Affordable EVs now arriving with 300+ mile range
By WhichEV This multi-award winning MG4 EV design has now been revised with a much stronger power train/battery combination, with the updated version now offering a 323 mile range. That means the car is is likely to be able to complete London>Manchester without stopping – opening up new possibilities for fleet users. As WhichEV points […]
Government mandates and infrastructure investment ‘to fuel EV growth globally’
Global EV sales reached 7.7 million units in 2022, up from 1.4 million units in 2018, and are anticipated to reach 51.6 million units in 2035, driven by government mandates and infrastructure investments. That’s according to GlobalData‘s latest report, “Electric Vehicles Market Report, Update 2023 – Global Market Outlook, Trends, and Key Country Analysis,” which […]
VRA: Tipping point edges closer for EVs on price and buyer interest
A tipping point is close to being reached where there will be widespread dealer and buyer acceptance of electric vehicles (EVs), with price parity within sight. That’s what members of the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) were told at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week, with Dale Wyatt, Director of Automobile at Suzuki GB […]
EV myths and misconceptions tackled in ATS white paper
ATS Euromaster has published a White Paper with the aim of unpicking many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding electric vehicles on fleet. Called EV Mythbusters, the firm has engaged the views of experts in the electrification field to provide a more balanced perspective on fleet electrification as the sector continues to grow. The latest […]
