THE WHICHEV VIEW: Demand for used EVs on the rise
By WhichEV In a rapidly evolving automotive landscape, the world of used electric vehicles is experiencing a significant resurgence. The latest data from Auto Trader’s Retail Price Index reveals a compelling narrative, where the recovery in used EV values is driven by a combination of increasing consumer demand for greener vehicles and a softening in […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: Petrol Vs Public Charging Vs Home Charging – Compared
By WhichEV As part of its EV Answers series of articles, the expert team at WhichEV take a look at a small commercial vehicles and the fuel cost differences from fossil fuel to public charging to ‘at base’ charging… Petrol First, let’s consider range. If you recently decided to fill a 50 litre tank with […]
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 […]
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 […]
The WhichEV View: 2023 UK EV sales pass landmark half-year figure
So far in 2023, almost 600,000 cars have been sold with some kind of electric drive motor inside – compared to only 455,000 with just a petrol engine. Pure battery electric vehicles have accounted for over 175,000 sales so far – which means the year could end with well over 300,000 new EV sales in […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: Autonomous driving levels explained
BMW is taking a giant leap forward in the world of autonomous driving with the launch of its state-of-the-art test site, the Future Mobility Development Centre (FMDC), in Sokolov, Czechia. Representing an investment of 300 million euros, the FMDC is the first of its kind in central Europe and is set to play a pivotal […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: Does LEVC’s Space oriented Architecture point the way for fleets?
By WhichEV LEVC is the original ‘London Black Cab Company’ from the Victorian era – and it’s still making interesting vehicles today. As they move across to electric power trains, so they will expand the variety of vehicles offered – and the range of features included. Specifically, they have just made the move on a […]
The WhichEV View: Volta Trucks signals ambition with new Service Hub in London
By WhichEV Volta Trucks, the all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has celebrated the official opening of its innovative Truck as a Service Hub in Tottenham, London. The event was attended by controversial Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan as well as Tottenham MP Rt. Hon. David Lammy, industry leaders, key customers, and stakeholders. Situated […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: Global EV market penetration heading to 15%
By WhichEV IDC is reporting that the number of EVs in use across world is heading toward the 12 million mark, while around 1 in 4 of the EVs sold are in Europe. BYD, Tesla and SAIC represent over 36% of the EVs sold globally (their share of the huge Chinese market is over 53%). […]
The WhichEV View: Stellantis urges UK Government to renegotiate Brexit
By WhichEV In a startling development, Stellantis, one of the largest automakers globally, has warned the UK government that parts of its car industry could be lost unless the Brexit deal is renegotiated. The company, known for producing brands like Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen, and Fiat, had previously committed to manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) in the […]
