The British plug-in electric car market was above 1% market share in October and noted probably its 38th consecutive month of growth year-over-year.

The bad news is that 1,828 registrations is just 7% up – the slowest pace of expansion over the last three years.

Interesting is that all-electric cars went up by over 48% to 686, while plug-in hybrids fell over 8% to 1,142.

The new 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (number one in sales right now in the UK) hopefully will help to restore the high growth.

Through February 2016 there will be no changes in the Plug-In Car Grant.

Source: Inside EVs

A SURVEY of teenagers and learner drivers has found that the next generation of motorists see electric vehicles (EVs) as their car of choice by 2026. Their view is supported by futurologist Dr Ian Pearson, who forecasts that EVs will be the new normal in just over 10 years.

The views of 800 young people aged between 14 and 17 were sought by the joint industry and government-funded Go Ultra Low campaign, which is seeking to increase the number of car buyers considering ultra-low-emission vehicles by helping them understand their benefits, cost savings and capabilities.

The study found that 81% of 14-year-olds plan to make the first car they buy an EV, as prospective drivers are more focused on a low emission future and look to benefit from the increased availability of used electric cars.

The young people interviewed also said that their generation tends to associate electric cars with lower carbon dioxide emissions (56%), cleaner air (48%), and ‘the types of cars that everyone will be driving one day’ (34%).

Today’s learner drivers also said that they want to driver a cleaner, greener car when they pass their test, while 88% of all the young people surveyed felt that more motorists, regardless of their age, should be driving a plug-in car in 2015.

Read more: Express

There are more electric cars than ever, but which is the best one for you?

In 2015, the electric car market is booming. According to the UK’s Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 512 electric cars were sold in January of this year, a 58% rise from the same period in 2014. Sales of hybrid cars increased even more dramatically, with a rise of over 1,035% on the year before.

So why the huge upturn in electric cars? Simply put, electric cars are now a viable mode of transport. Electric vehicles (EVs) have manageable range, a good network of charging stations and excellent fuel economy, making them perfect for quick trips from A to B, or extended city driving.

It’s not just a niche sector, either. First pioneered by the Toyota Prius, the EV and hybrid market has gone on to see cars released from premium marques such as BMW, Volkswagen, Kia and Renault. Electric vehicles are no longer a gimmick – they’re the future of transport.

But which are best electric cars on the market today? We’ve compared the range, cost, features and economy of each EV to find out which is best for you.

Read more: Alphr

Nearly 21,000 plug-in hybrids and EVs sold in 2015 so far, as new tiered Plug-In Car Grant to be brought in for 2016

After the announcement that the UK’s Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) is to be replaced by a new tiered system, sales of both plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles have soared.

So far in 2015 20,992 plug-ins and EVs have been registered, with just over 14,000 of those being petrol or diesel-electric hybrids. That’s a 226.5 per cent rise over last year according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

The current £5,000 grant will run out at the end of the year at a date to be confirmed later. The tiered system will see different categories brought in with CO2 and electric range taken into account instead of today’s flat under-75g/km of CO2 requirements.

The success of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – which has sold 9,300 in 2015 – along with a growing EV market means the limit of 50,000 plug-in cars is expected to be met soon and the allocated cash will run out. It was first estimated that the allowance for 50,000 grants could last until as late as 2017 but plug-in car sales have exceeded these expectations.

Read more: Auto Express

Interest in alternative fuels up by a quarter since Volkswagen ‘dieselgate’ scandal

Interest in hybrid and electric cars has rocketed since the Volkswagen diesel scandal, according to analysis by Carbuyer.

Traffic to electric and hybrid car reviews has increased by almost a quarter since news of the scandal broke. And those users are viewing far more pages in a visit than the average.

Carbuyer editor Stuart Milne said:

“It’s hard not be amazed at the scale of the diesel scandal affecting some of the most popular brands in Britain. It has understandably dented confidence in diesel models. But hybrids and all-electric vehicles (EVs) haven’t been touched by the scandal.”

“The events of the last few weeks could help to accelerate sales of hybrids and EVs. Indeed, our data suggests that ever more in-market car buyers are looking to hybrid and electric models rather than diesel engines.

“The rate of development in these models is impressive. A revised version of the Nissan LEAF – the world’s most popular electric car – now offers a range of more than 150 miles and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle) is a genuine alternative to the diesel version of that SUV.

“The continued financial incentives for motorists to buy a zero-emissions vehicle – or choose one as a company car – are exceptionally enticing.”

Carbuyer analysed traffic to its reviews of hybrid-only models, such as the Toyota Prius and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, as well as Carbuyer’s Best Hybrids and Best Electric Car features.

It found traffic from UK readers increased by 24.5% between 20 and 29 September compared to the previous period.

Source: Car Buyer