Tag: electric car sales
The 7 UK areas still loyal to petrol and diesel – and 'Rachel Reeves hasn’t helped'
Drivers in these seven UK regions look set to stick within petrol and diesel combustion vehicles in a blow to electric vehicle demand.
Major blow to Elon Musk's Tesla as EU electric sales crash and Chinese brand closes gap
Elon Musk and Tesla suffered a difficult end to 2025 with EU and UK electric car sales falling with China hot on their heels.
Rachel Reeves has finally gone too far - and drivers will be furious
Rachel Reeves looks set to confirm the latest motoring tax to hit UK drivers, and the damage could be long lasting.
Labour plan backed by Ed Miliband may destroy UK car industry - British jobs are at risk
Labour's Ed Miliband has been a strong advocate for a plan that could leave our car industry in tatters.
The super cheap Chinese EV cars that UK drivers are suddenly rushing to buy
Data shows that British motorists are flocking to Chinese vehicles with cheaper upfront costs proving to be a massive selling point for consumers.
Experts reveal ‘£32 per month gap’ between petrol cars and EVs after major 2025 price drop
Electric car finance costs have dropped in value with the gap between petrol and EVs now closer than ever.
Labour has made complete dog's dinner of its new EVs plan - no wonder nobody's buying them
Express motoring expert Luke Chillingsworth says it's not a surprise drviers aren't rushing to take advantage of a £3,750 discount that doesn't add up.
Labour car change is a slap in the face for motorists - and could backfire
Labour's new electric car grant will offer thousands of pounds off new EV sales but may come with drawbacks.
Thousands of British drivers 'considering’ buying Chinese cars
EXCLUSIVE: A new poll has revealed British drivers are tempted to purchase Chinese models in a likely blow to Western manufacturers.
'I’m a car expert - this one electric car issue is not going away’
Electric car sales are still on the rise, but one fear that isn't being properly addressed could derail second-hand demand.
Experts call for Labour to introduce new motoring ‘health certificates’ in 2025
New "health certificates" are being backed by experts with Government officials urged to react quickly.
Huge boost to UK named strongest EV market in Europe as sales skyrocket
Helped by the new number plate, the UK sold more EVs than anywhere else in Europe during March 2025. However, sales are still under the Government's target.
New April car tax changes risks could 'slow sales' and make vehicles 'unaffordable'
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) updates could make certain cars unaffordable for motorists, warns experts.