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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

My Energi

As a result, 60% of those aged over 55 were not interested in buying an EV full stop, while many other demographics would only consider purchasing if prices dropped considerably – a concerning picture indeed for the UK’s transition to electrification. If anything, the opposite is true. But why is this relevant? 4] Is the additional £3.71

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April 2023 – Plug-in car market share continues to grow in Norway

Push EVs

All other powertrains lost volume YoY, with petrol-only vehicles at their 2nd lowest volume of the modern era (just 112 units), and 3rd lowest share ever, just 1.25% of the auto market. Recall that new tax changes have applied from January 1st. PHEVs, with their middling emissions ratings, are taxed somewhere in between.

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

Wallbox

Norway leads electric vehicle (EV) adoption, boasting the highest share of new EV purchases worldwide. In 1990, a CO2 tax was implemented and the country began to focus on establishing a greener transport system by promoting Norwegian EV production and adoption. in 2018 and 42.4% Investing in Infrastructure.

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ACEA: data show EU market for electric cars highly fragmented; need for inclusive measures

Green Car Congress

Affordability is clearly a major barrier. The figures also show that customer incentives for purchasing ECVs, and especially their monetary value, differ greatly across Europe. Many of the new EU member states with a low ECV market share merely offer an exemption from the annual circulation tax for electric vehicles.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

My Energi

And that’s not all, while the purchase price of EVs has continued to tumble, comparable finance rates are still far higher than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. With government incentives also beginning to wane, affordability remains a major concern for many motorists. What about the elephant in the room?

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Help support fair-charge

EV Info

Campaigners are calling for a halt to an ‘unfair’ policy that sees EV driver forced to pay four times more tax for electricity from public charge-points compared to home charge-points. Pressure group FairCharge has highlighted that VAT on domestic electricity is five per cent as opposed to 20 per cent for on-street chargers. Visit [link].

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Hyundai Offering Free Chargers to EV Buyers, Swelling Industry Incentives

The Truth About Cars

While the ChargePoint device is framed as being free, it does require the purchase of a new automobile through the automaker’s captive finance arm Hyundai Capital America. That makes the $33,550 (before any federal tax credits or state incentives) Kona Electric the most affordable way to take advantage of the deal.

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