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Rising UK sales reflects growing consumer confidence in EVs

My Energi

1] In comparison to diesel sales, which are down 12% compared to 2023, and petrol sales, which plummeted 7.8% Well, an MG ZS electric hatchback would cost £26,000 to purchase outright, compared to £18,000 for the equivalent petrol alternative. But to further ease concerns, let’s tackle the most common inaccuracies one at a time.

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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

My Energi

EVs are far too expensive As Europe’s 2035 ban on petrol and diesel new car sales looms ever closer, vehicle manufacturers are quickly diverting R&D spend away from their remaining ICE-powered models and into their next-generation EV line-ups. While this may indeed seem remarkably high, monthly leasing costs work out as £251.99

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

Wallbox

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. Let’s take a look at the Volkswagen Golf versus the Volkswagen e-Golf as an example of how the tax scheme works in practice. Investing in Infrastructure.

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How Much Does it Cost to Charge an Electric Car at a Public Charging Station?

EV Connect

We can’t expect the market to move en masse towards electric until the public recharging network matches the landscape for petrol-powered vehicles. Drivers get faster off-road charging speeds than Level 1 can supply, while businesses can capitalize on both tax credits and fresh revenue opportunities. Everyone wins.

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Cars That Think

Greenpeace , on the other hand, argues that sales of all diesel and petrol vehicles, including hybrids, must end by 2030 to meet such a target. However, there has been public pushback over how to pay for the plan and its push to decrease personal driving by imposing a mileage tax. For the U.S. For instance, recent U.S.

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Debunking what you thought you knew about EVs

Drive Electric

Most of us are aware of the environmental benefits of EVs, which have led the UK government to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, and incentivise electric vehicle use through 100% discounts on London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and Congestion Charge. EVs are just city cars. This couldn’t be further from the truth.

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How does leasing an electric car work?

Drive Electric

You’re allowed to reclaim 100% of the vehicle’s cost against corporation tax in the first year, although it’s worth noting you must repay the tax on the car’s sale price if you sell it later on or return it to the lease company. The government is currently offering a grant to cover some of the cost of this. Availability issues.