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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. Volkswagen e-Golf (24kWh) – Impressive build quality and a real-world range of over 80 miles is more than enough for the average UK motorist’s daily needs.

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Is misinformation putting the brakes on the used EV market?

My Energi

The used EV market should be thriving – and such impressive growth figures suggest that progress is building fast. From battery systems failing and range figures plummeting, to planned obsolescence after an initial three-year finance deal is up, we’ve all heard the rumours. Does the range start to drop quickly after purchase?

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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. Still, this probably isn’t a bad deal for those already interested in purchasing an EV from Hyundai. Our business needs three things from the U.K.

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UK wants to ban 100% ICE power by 2030

EV Info

Boris has spoken and started the end of the petrol engine in the UK. Under Boris’s new Green plan, the sale of new combustion engine vehicles, that are powered wholly by Petrol or Diesel will be banned from 2030. Does this mean you will only be able to purchase an electric vehicle from 2030 onwards?

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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

It is rapidly becoming clear that electric vehicles will replace petrol and diesel ICE vehicles in most use cases. New Zealand currently has 4 million passenger cars in its fleet, the vast majority of which are fuelled by petrol and diesel. It is significantly more cost effective to install charge points in new builds.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Parliament Buildings. As such, we propose a building in a potential review of the emissions standards beyond 2025, in 2024. The consumer incentive will reduce the purchase price of zero emissions vehicles, which encourages suppliers to provide these choices to meet new consumer demand. Committee Secretariat. Wellington.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

We would recommend signalling a phase-out date for new petrol vehicles between 2030 and 2032, and confirming that in law in 2024/2025. On the demand side, an ICE phase-out is easy to communicate to consumers, which will increase the perception that petrol-powered vehicles are becoming socially unacceptable. Private charging .