InstaVolt has achieved a record month for electric vehicle (EV) charging installations, with 62 rapid chargers set live in March.
These 62 chargers are spread across twenty different regions in the UK, with the highest proportions being in Warwickshire (15), Greater London (six) and Oxfordshire (four).
These new charger installations are to support InstaVolt’s ambitions of delivering 5,000 chargers by 2024/25, with CEO Adrian Keen stating the record couldn’t have been achieved without the effort put in by the installation team, praising for having worked “incredibly hard”.
Instavolt rapid charger at McDonalds (Image: Instavolt)
It comes after InstaVolt opened the UK’s largest public rapid charger motorway hub, located at Welcome Break’s service area on the northbound carriageway of the M6 at Corley in the Midlands.
The EV charging network has also previously signed deals with KFC and McDonalds to rollout chargers at their sites, with the KFC partnership targeting the installation of rapid chargers at up to 450 sites while the McDonalds partnership is for the installation of 125kW chargers at new and existing drive thru restaurants.
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Oil and gas major Shell plans to install 5,000 rapid electric vehicle chargers in Britain by 2025 in a bid confirm a market-leading position in the transition to clean energy.
The Anglo-Dutch company is also proposing an investment in on-street public charging points, building on its relationship with Ubitricity which it acquired in February.
The plans form part of Shell’s low-carbon strategy unveiled in February which will see more than 30,000 Shell Recharge charge points by 2025. It is working with a network of 17 partners.
Shell currently has 100 “rapid” 50-kilowatt and “ultra-rapid” 150KW chargers on its forecourts in Britain.
A Charging Hub (Image: T. Larkum)
Shell Recharge locations are supplied by 100% certified renewable energy sources, that have been generated using wind, solar and biomass.
Meanwhile, Reuters reports that EU policy plans for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), which contain an electric battery and a combustion engine, could mean the “transition” technology has a shorter lifespan than envisaged by some leading automakers.
Draft green finance regulations would ban manufacturers from labelling them as “sustainable investments” beyond 2025, potentially deterring investors. Meanwhile planned rules on emissions of pollutants like nitrogen oxides could increase the cost of producing these cars.
The aim of such reforms is to speed the transit to fully-electric vehicles and meet climate goals.
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The Texas blackouts caused by the severe winter storm caused havoc for millions of residents earlier this year. But never let a crisis go to waste, as the old saying goes. New Ford F-150 owners realized their trucks’ Power Boost generator could serve as a temporary solution to get some electricity running inside their homes. The automaker even asked Texas Ford dealerships to lend out F-150s with this onboard generator to those in desperate situations. If a combustion-engined truck with a generator can help save the day, a pure battery-electric can do the same, right? Absolutely.
Think of EVs as portable power banks on wheels, but they require one critical feature to distribute that power elsewhere: bidirectional charging. According to Germany’s Handelsblatt, Volkswagen plans to enable this feature on all MEB-based models, such as the ID.4, beginning next year.
Volkswagen ID 4 (Image: Volkswagen.co.uk)
Most new EVs, including the ID.4, have a minimum driving range of around 250 miles. More expensive ones, like the Tesla Model S Plaid, can exceed 500 miles on a single charge. Because of lockdowns and work from home policies, we’re all driving less these days and all indicators point this new lifestyle (or some hybrid form) is here to stay.
That means EVs could have more extra power available for a variety of situations. Bidirectional charging can work in a few ways. The most common method is called “vehicle-to-grid,” or V2G, meaning one can return the car’s stored energy back into the electricity grid. Why would owners want to do this even in non-emergencies? Because they can make money.
Power companies could potentially pay users to return unused energy, and there could be greater incentives to do so during peak hours. Owners usually recharge their vehicles during non-peak hours, like in the middle of the night. Other types of bidirectional charging include vehicle-to-home, vehicle-to-building, and vehicle-to-load.
Somewhat astonishingly, only a few EVs are currently equipped with bidirectional charging, specifically the Nissan Leaf and Tesla’s lineup. The upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 will have it as well. VW has confirmed it’s now in the final testing phase for the tech, and other Group brands like Audi and Porsche will get the feature too.
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Here’s the dream: an affordable electric vehicle that can go as far on a charged-up battery as your regular car can on a full tank of fuel. Believe it or not, that’s not far off – and the Hyundai Kona Electric proves it.
It’s an electric car that you can buy right now and is claimed to travel up to 300 miles between charges thanks to its 64kWh battery. That sort of distance used to be the preserve of much more expensive EV from Tesla and the like.
The Kona Electric isn’t just concerned with being an automotive Duracell Bunny and lasting forever, though – it’s also pretty nippy. Plus, if you’re more concerned about pricing than pace and stamina, it also offers a cheaper 39kWh battery option with a claimed range of up to 189 miles.
Not only does the Kona Electric have a broad appeal on paper, but it’s also bang on trend with its SUV styling. It’s based on – as you might have gathered – the Hyundai Kona, which is the company’s small SUV. But is it better than its competitors?
If you’re looking at an electric vehicle along the lines of a Kona Electric, you’ll probably also be considering the closely-related Kia e-Niro and Kia Soul EV, as well as the Volkswagen ID.3 and Peugeot e-2008. But rivals in this class also stretch to the likes of the Renault Zoe and Peugeot e-208.
Keep on reading this Hyundai Kona Electric review to find out all its secrets, including how far it will go in real-world driving conditions, how it handles, and what the interior quality is like.
Hyundai Kona Electric (Image: Hyundai)
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What it’s like to drive, and how quiet it is
The Hyundai Kona Electric’s 39kWh battery option, with 134bhp, offers lively performance, but our pick is the 64kWh version. That packs enough juice to give it 201bhp, which is quite a lot. Such a lot, in fact, that on a wet road the front wheels really struggle for traction. That requires you to be jolly delicate with your right foot to avoid the traction control light winking endlessly as the system tries to manage all the power.
Once you’re on the move, the Kona Electric builds speed almost as quickly as the Ford Fiesta ST hot hatch, with 0-60mph ticked off in around seven seconds (a couple of seconds quicker than the 39kWh version). As it’s electric, there’s no waiting for the engine revs to rise before maximum thrust is delivered – simply flex your right foot and the car sets off with the immediacy of one of Elon Musk’s space rockets.
The Kona Electric is quicker than an MG ZS EV, Nissan Leaf and Renault Zoe, and just as quick as a Kia e-Niro and Volkswagen ID.3. But it’s not actually Tesla quick; a Model 3 would leave it for dust.
When it comes to electric cars, though, performance isn’t just about how quickly you can speed up. It’s also about how far you can travel. In our Real Range tests, a Kona Electric with the smaller 39kWh battery managed a real-world distance of 158 miles. That’s competitive, but the 64kWh version managed a mega 259 miles – more than any other car we’ve tested to date. It’s better by a few miles than the Kia e-Niro, which shares the same battery and motor as the Kona, and a lot better than the ZS EV, Leaf, Peugeot e-2008 and Zoe can manage. It even outperforms the more expensive Model 3.
When you lift off the accelerator, you feel the car slowing down quite quickly thanks to the regenerative braking – a system that allows the car to harvest otherwise wasted energy to replenish the battery. You can increase this braking effect if you wish via the paddles on the steering wheel, and you can even make it so strong that it will bring the car to a complete stop without touching the brake pedal.
In corners, the Kona Electric leans less markedly than the ZS EV or Leaf. In most other respects, though, it’s not great to drive spiritedly; the ID.3 and even the smaller e-208 are better handling cars that offer more accurate steering and have more grip to exploit if the mood takes you. The e-Niro is also sharper to drive than the Kona Electric.
Those rivals are also more comfortable. Whatever speed you’re doing, the Kona Electric jostles around over smaller road imperfections, although never to the point that it becomes truly annoying.
Naturally, being an electric car, the Hyundai Kona Electric is as peaceful as a cathedral at town speeds. Once you pick up the pace, road and wind noise start to increase, and by the time you’re cruising at 70mph there’s more of both than there is in the ID.3 or Peugeot e-208.
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When asked if they would consider buying an electric vehicle as their next car, 70% of European drivers say they would. The most popular reason for drivers considering the change is the environmental benefits offered by a zero-emissions vehicle (49%)
When asked if they would consider buying an electric vehicle as their next car, 70%1 of European drivers say they would. The most popular reason for drivers considering the change is the environmental benefits offered by a zero-emissions vehicle (49%1).
The pan-European survey is Nissan’s most comprehensive investigation into the driving habits and charging experience of EV drivers to date. Dispelling many of the myths currently preventing drivers from making the switch, the research demonstrates there are good reasons to change to an EV.
In order to understand what motivates or prevents drivers to switch to electric mobility, Nissan surveyed 7,000 motorists across Europe, split evenly between EV and ICE (internal combustion engine) motorists. The pan-European survey1 is Nissan’s most comprehensive investigation into the driving habits of EV drivers to date.
Initial findings released today, uncovered that EV driver satisfaction is promisingly high, with 89%1 of EV drivers saying the switch to EV was the right decision. 74%1 feel more relaxed and 77%1 find it smoother to drive than an ICE vehicle.
With 97%1 of EV drivers finding the transition from ICE to EV “as expected” or “easier”, it portrays a promising prospect for those willing to embark on their electrification journey.
Furthermore, the majority (70%1) of motorists admit the range autonomy of their EV is better than expected before purchase. This counteracts the 58%1 of ICE owners who are not considering an EV because they believe they offer low driving range and demonstrates the reality that owning an electric vehicle is highly positive.
“With this new research, we’re seeing first-hand that European drivers are embracing electrification. Just as they are continuing to explore what electric vehicles have to offer, we are committed to showing them the vast benefits of electric mobility and how easy actually it is to make the switch,” said Arnaud Charpentier, Region Vice President, Product Strategy and Pricing, Nissan AMIEO.
“From low running costs to surprising performance, electric cars like the Nissan LEAF have transformed the everyday driving experience for the better”
Despite a contrast emerging among the EV motorists and ICE drivers, the importance of sustainability remains clear across the board – nearly 85%1 of all drivers surveyed place value on being environmentally friendly.
The power of switching
The survey portrays electric driving as enjoyable and desirable; 89%1 of European EV drivers are happy with their experience and 78%1 agree it is better than expected.
Nissan Ariya EV SUV (Image: Nissan)
In addition, over one third (34%1) of EV drivers made the decision to switch thanks to the advanced technology offering in electric cars, demonstrating the key role these features play in enhancing enjoyment behind the wheel.
Almost one third (31%1) of ICE drivers considering an EV also confirm the advanced technology is tempting them to convert, making its role in the electric revolution more prominent than ever.
Climate control
Research found nearly half (49%1) of ICE drivers are considering the switch as electric vehicles are environmentally friendly, with 40%1 of EV drivers having switched for the same reason. 33%1 of EV drivers made the decision due to the zero-emissions nature of electric vehicles, further highlighting the importance of eco-friendly mobility.
And with good results, as over the past decade Nissan LEAF owners have prevented more than 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere globally.
To further demonstrate Nissan’s commitment to address climate challenges, the company recently unveiled its path to become carbon neutral by 2050 across products and operations. For Europe, electrified vehicles will represent about half of the sales by the end of FY23 and expanding renewable energy generation at its Sunderland plant to account for 20% of its energy needs – enough to build every single zero-emission Nissan LEAF sold in Europe.
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UK new car registrations grew for the first time since August 2020, according to new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
The latest figures showed the shift to new technologies is continuing, with plug-in vehicle demand reaching its highest ever volume. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) took a combined market share of 13.9%, up from 7.3% last year as the number of models available to customers increased from 72 to 116.
Across the market, 29,280 more units were registered during March – a rise of 11.5% – compared to the same month last year. The month represents a year since the first lockdown in March 2020, which saw registrations fall by 44.4%.
In February, the UK new car market declined by 35.5% as 28,282 fewer units were registered.
Registrations of BEVs increased by 88.2% to 22,003 units, while PHEVs rose by 152.2% to 17,330. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) also rose 42.0% to reach 21,599 registrations.
BEV and PHEV electric cars together accounted for more than one in 10 registrations in 2020 – up from around one in 30 in 2019, amid a turbulent year for the new car market.
The number of EVs on UK roads is expected to exceed that of diesel-powered models by 2030, according to research by The AA.
Compared with the 2010-2019 March average of 450,189, registrations were down -36.9%, with 283,964 units registered. So far, 2021 has seen 58,032 fewer cars registered compared to January to March last year, equivalent to a loss of £1.8 billion in turnover during the first quarter based on the JATO estimated average new car price of £30,729.
BMW i3 120Ah (Image: BMW Group)
With showrooms ready to open next week on April 12, the SMMT said for the sector to return to its pre-pandemic levels, around 8,300 new cars will need to be registered every day for the rest of the year.
By comparison, the industry has averaged around 7,400 a day during the past decade and current levels are closer to 5,600 a day.
While overall registrations were slightly up compared to last year, growth came almost entirely from fleets, which saw a 28.7% increase in registrations. Retail consumer demand remained depressed, falling by -4.1% compared to March 2020 as showrooms remained closed for the duration of the month.
Mike Hawes, SMMT’s chief executive, said: “The past year has been the toughest in modern history and the automotive sector has, like many others, been hit hard. However, with showrooms opening in less than a week, there is optimism that consumer confidence – and hence the market – will return.
“We know we will see record breaking growth next month given April 2020 was a washout, but a strong, sustainable market is possible if customers respond to the choice and competitive offers the industry provides within the safest of showroom environments.
“New plug-in models are already helping drive a recovery but to convince more retail consumers to make the switch, they must be assured these new technologies will be convenient for their driving needs and that means, above all, that the charging infrastructure is there where they need it, and when they need it.”
Following the post-Brexit trade deal, the SMMT said the UK must secure investment in battery gigafactories “at pace”.
The Government recently announced a £30 million investment to help support research into battery technology, the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain and hydrogen vehicles.
The funding comes ahead of the phasing out of the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, as pledged in the Government’s Ten Point Plan.
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CAR TAX changes introduced last year have made owning electric cars “significantly cheaper” than petrol or diesel models, according to Octopus Electric Vehicles CEO Fiona Howarth.
Ms Howarth says updates to benefit in kind rates on electric company cars has allowed employees to save up to 40 percent on their monthly car costs. The massive savings has led to a surge in demand for vehicles with interest having “never been higher”.
She said enquiries over salary sacrifice car tax schemes have increased “sevenfold” in the last year as drivers are desperate to secure cheap electric cars.
Benefit in kind rates were completely scrapped for electric vehicles in April 2020, dropping from 16 percent to zero.
Ms Howarth said: “Salary sacrifice makes electric cars a no brainer – making them significantly cheaper than their petrol or diesel counterparts.
“And with incredibly low company car tax rates on EVs, demand has never been higher.
“Almost a third of employees want the option of an EV as a company car and our own enquiries from businesses have risen seven-fold in the last year alone.
Renault ZOE Van (Image: Renault)
“The government has made this possible with incredibly low company car tax rates on EVs, giving businesses an opportunity to offer their team a hugely valuable benefit, whilst also doing something great for the planet.
“Employees are delighted to see how they can save 30-40 percent every month on their car costs, by saving on income tax and national insurance.”
Her comments come just a day after benefit in kind rates were increased for electric vehicles.
Costs rose from zero to one percent for fully-electric models in an increase which could cost some drivers over £100 per year.
But rates were still lower than many petrol and diesel cars which are now paying over 30 percent in benefit in kind charges.
Ms Howarth has previously warned the increase was a “negligible” rise and predicted demand levels would not slow down despite the extra charges.
She added: “Salary sacrifice is essentially a zero-cost, zero-effort tool for businesses to fight climate change and save the planet.
“If just 10 percent of UK employees switched to electric – we could decimate CO2 emissions of cars, while collectively saving almost £4bn per year.
To help boost the takeup of fully-electric models, Octopus Electric Vehicles have launched a new Electric Dreams service.
The new programme will support the growing number of employees looking to access salary sacrifice schemes across the UK.
They said the new scheme will give employees access to every electric vehicle on the market today with a range of over 100.
They said an extra 20 cars will be added to the scheme later in 2021 to ensure vehicles are available for every type of road users.
James McMaster, CEO of fitness firm Huel, who have signed up to Octopus’ new programme said the scheme will offer “real benefits” to employees.
He said: “We’re not the sort of company that would go with a traditional car scheme.
“Being able to offer something that promotes cleaner transport has been a real benefit to helping our team live our mission of a more sustainable world .
“They are amazed at what a brilliant deal this is.”
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According to a new report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, 58% of global passenger vehicle sales in 2040 will come from electric vehicles, yet they will make up less than 33% of all cars on the road.
While popular science fiction has set high the expectations of what the future of transportation will look like, BloombergNEF (BNEF) has painted a picture of how the auto industry will evolve in its latest Long-term Electric Vehicle Outlook report.
In the report, BNEF outlines that electric vehicles (EVs) will hit 10% of global passenger vehicle sales in 2025, with that number rising to 28% in 2030 and 58% in 2040. According to the study, EVs currently make up 3% of global car sales.
Beyond just new sales, EVs are predicted to represent 31% of all cars on the road in 2040, making up 67% of municipal buses, 47% of two-wheeled vehicles (scooters, mopeds, motorcycles and so on) and 24% of light commercial vehicles. Compare this to 2020, where EVs make up 33% of municipal buses, 30% of two-wheeled vehicles and 2% of light commercial vehicles.
In terms of gross vehicles usage, BNEF predicts that 500 million passenger EVs will be on the road globally by 2040, compared to a total passenger vehicle fleet of 1.6 billion. Unfortunately, there will still be more miles driven globally by internal combustion passenger vehicles than EVs.
Dacia Spring 2021 (Image: Dacia.co.uk)
Sales and price parity
The ramp in EV adoption will be initially led by reaching price parity with internal combustion engine vehicles. This will begin when large vehicles hit this point in Europe, which is expected to happen in 2022 and will end with small cars making the achievement in India and Japan around 2030.
While this parity takes a global perspective, it will be hard-driven by the European and Chinese markets, which are expected to represent 72% of all passenger EV sales in 2030. By 2030, China and Europe are expected to achieve the feat of 50% of all cars on the road being EVs.
This will be because of the other head of EV adoption, policy support, taking the form of European vehicle CO2 regulations and China’s EV credit system, fuel economy regulations and city policies restricting new internal combustion vehicle sales.
The rest of the pack
As for the United States, the country will be slower to reach the levels of adoption that are expected to come to Europe and China, due to limited projections of charging infrastructure availability. The U.S. does have one factor working in its favor to make a quick catchup possible by the end of the 2030s, according to BNEF: nearly 60% of U.S. households have two or more cars – and many have the ability to install home charging.
On a similar adoption rate projection to the United States comes South Korea. Like Europe and China, the South Korean adoption timeline is predicated upon strong government policy support, yet the country will also get a push from its domestic auto and battery manufacturers.
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Both share a platform but they look radically different.
The Hyundai Motor Group is getting serious about battery-electric vehicles. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are the South Korean automaker’s first-ever dedicated BEVs with both utilizing the new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). Consider the pair corporate cousins but, as we can clearly see, they look nothing alike.
Gone are the days of badge engineering shamelessly exploited by American carmakers. This practice has been replaced with an entirely new platform sharing method used by the entire auto industry. Hyundai and Kia have completely separate design studios and, to a certain extent, slightly different customers. Kias are aimed at younger buyers while Hyundais offer a slightly more mature look.
Regardless of one’s tastes, both the Ioniq 5 and EV6 are stunning EVs with distinctive personalities. What are their key differences? Read on.
Exterior Design
It’s hard to believe both EVs ride on the same platform because they look so radically different. The Ioniq 5 is based on 2019’s 45 Concept car, which itself took cues from the 1974 Hyundai Pony Coupe. Call the styling retro-futuristic. The edgy styling may not be for everyone but it’s great to see Hyundai making bold choices here.
The EV6, especially the supercar-fast GT variant, shares the Ioniq 5’s crossover-like body style, but that’s about it. It looks like it’s going fast even at a standstill thanks to a more sculpted hood and dual rear spoilers. Even the wheel designs scream performance. The Kia also sports the brand’s new signature front-end styling, but the Ioniq 5 lacks the jewel-like front grille found on other new Hyundais, such as the Tucson. Also noteworthy is the EV6’s wheelbase measures in at 114.2 inches while the Ioniq 5’s is 118.1 inches. Again, same platform but designers were clearly given the freedom to do as they pleased.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Image: hyundai.co.uk)
Interior Layout And Look
Both vehicles have very different interior layouts and designs than combustion-engined vehicles. That’s because the E-GMP platform has no center hump but rather a skateboard-like flat surface with a floor-mounted battery pack. Maximizing space was a core requirement.
The Ioniq 5 has a lounge-like attitude with electronically adjustable seats that nearly recline flat. It also boasts a movable center console that can slide 5.5 inches rearward for easier entry and exit. There’s a total of 56.5 cu. ft. of space with the second-row folded flat, whereas the EV6 has 45 cu. ft. with the same setup. Both vehicle interiors make use of recycled plastics and other eco-friendly materials.
The dual 12-inch screens, one the infotainment system display, the other a digital gauge cluster are found in each vehicle, though the Kia’s has a more Audi-like appearance. The Hyundai’s – dare we say – resembles Apple design. Again, these differences go to the heart of these EVs ‘ personalities: sporty vs. modern.
Batteries And Performance
The two have much in common here. Shared platforms means shared guts (mostly). Both come with a standard 58-kWh battery pack and a single motor layout with rear-wheel-drive. They also can accommodate 400- and 800-volt charging and 350 kW DC fast charging.
However, the Ioniq 5 has an optional 72.6-kWh unit that can be linked to a single or dual-motor setup. All-wheel drive is optional as well. The most powerful combination with AWD offers 301 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque with a 0-62 mph time of 5.2 seconds and a 115 mph top speed.
The top-of-the-line Kia EV6 GT, on the other hand, has a 77.4-kWh battery and standard AWD. It’s literally a supercar rival with 576 hp and 538 lb-ft of twist. Zero to 60 mph takes 3.5 seconds and top speed is 161 mph. This is clearly the enthusiast’s choice. The base and GT-Line can be had in RWD and AWD with as little as 167 hp and up to 320 hp.
The EV6 RWD with the long-range pack will go roughly 316 miles on the WLTP testing cycle, and the Ioniq 5, in the same configuration, will achieve just under 300 miles. Official figures for both vehicles are still pending.
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Plug-in vehicle sales account for almost 14% of all new car sales in March
UK electric and hybrid car sales hit record levels in March, traditionally the biggest month of the year for motor dealers, as demand for greener vehicles surged despite overall trade remaining lower than before the pandemic.
Sales of battery electric cars and plug-in hybrids accounted for a combined 13.9% of the market, up from 7.3% a year earlier, in a sign of the accelerating switch to cars with lower carbon exhaust emissions, according to preliminary data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Buyers picked up 22,000 electric cars and another 17,000 plug-in hybrids, which combine a battery with an internal combustion engine.
Car number plates change in March, meaning many buyers hold off until then in order to keep a higher resale value. However, the pandemic has depressed sales for more than a year, and the latest data shows last month’s numbers were still down about 37% below average March levels of 450,000 between 2010 and 2019.
The market has improved compared with March 2020, when the first lockdown began, with new car registrations rising 11% last month to 284,000.
Renault ZOE 2020 (Image: Renault.com)
Car dealers have managed to eke out increased sales during lockdowns by bringing in new ways of shopping, including click and collect. The lobby group estimates that the car industry has lost £22.2bn in sales over the past year, but is hoping for a bounce-back as showrooms reopen.
Sales data will be flattered for the next few months by comparisons with the early stages of the pandemic in spring 2020, when all dealerships in the UK were forced to close. In April 2020 – the first full month of lockdown restrictions – sales dropped by 97% to their lowest level since the aftermath of the second world war.
Mike Hawes, the SMMT chief executive, said there was optimism in the industry that sales would recover after the toughest year in modern history for the automotive sector.
“We know we will see record-breaking growth next month given April 2020 was a washout, but a strong and sustainable market is possible if customers are attracted to the choice and competitive offer the industry is able to provide within the safest of showroom environments,” he said.
Dealers will be allowed to welcome customers into shops on 12 April in England, the largest UK market, when non-essential shops will reopen.
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