Plug-ins take 8% of total BMW Group sales in the UK BMW reports that in 2018, the demand for electric and petrol/electric models increased by over 25% in the UK. In result, more than 17,000 electrified BMW were sold, which is 1/10th of the brand’s total volume (172,048). Also, MINI PHEV sales gained some traction […]
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Plug-In Electric Car Sales In UK End Year At 3.8% Market Share
The year 2018 was positive. In 2019, a lot will depend on new models December brought a slight increase of plug-in electric cars sales in the UK to 5,498 (up 19% year-over-year), but as the overall market decreased 5.5%, market share hit the 2nd best result ever – 3.8%. 1,534 BEVs (up 59% year-over-year) 3,964 PHEVs […]
UK: Plug-in sales reach record levels but demand falling behind EU average as incentives are pulled
Sales of electrified vehicles grew by about 20% in the UK last year versus the explosive growth of nearly 40% that was seen across the rest of the European Union. Given the reduction in government incentives, the pace of growth of plug-in cars is now f…
Survey: Only 5% of EV drivers would ever go back to a conventional car
“Only 5% of Electric Vehicle drivers would ever go back to a conventional car” says audience of YouTube channel, in most comprehensive Clean Energy & Electric Vehicle survey ever conducted. The UK’s largest ever survey of Electric Vehicle drivers a…
Starting In April, Only Electric Cars Will Be Exempt From London Congestion Charge
BEVs to be exempt from London Congestion Charge until 2025 (PHEVs until 2021) From April 2019 on, only plug-in electric cars will be exempt from London Congestion Charge, as British capital is trying to lower emissions. The upcoming changes will require Private Hire Vehicles (PHVs), like Uber and Addison Lee, to pay £11.50 ($14.5) a […]
Renault Kangoo Z.E. 33 Enables Fortnum & Mason To Wrap Up Its London Christmas Deliveries With Zero Tailpipe Emissions
Fortnum & Mason, the iconic London-based retailer, continues to innovate its services by offering cutting-edge delivery through the use of a duo of all-electric Renault Kangoo Z.E. 33 refrigerated vans. Working out of its flagship Piccadilly store …
Survey Says: 18% Of Car Buyers In UK Might Go Electric Next Year
Study says 18 percent of UK drivers want to buy an electric car next year. Almost a fifth of Brits want to make the switch to an electric car in 2019 as part of eco-friendly new year’s resolutions, a recent survey has discovered. A study by the Go Ultra Low campaign, which aims to help […]
Electric cars are the UK’s 4th biggest automotive segment for online research
Sophus3’s unique analysis of online activity on, and between, virtually all car brands’ websites in the UK has revealed some shockingly good statistics that highlight the growth in electric car consumer interest and the differences in how electric car …
Research: Almost one in five UK drivers would like to switch to an electric car in 2019
New research has revealed that 2018 is the year that Christmas has gone green, as 15.3 million Brits are planning to have a more sustainable festive period, according to figures released by the campaign to promote electric cars, Go Ultra Low. With the …
Government-Funded Chargers In UK To Get Smarter Next Year
All government-backed charging points will use smart technology from July 2019. All government-funded home charging points for electric vehicles will have to use so-called ‘smart’ technology from July 2019, the government has said. Since 2014, the government has offered grants to consumers who wish to install domestic charging points at their home. To date, more […]
