A motoring expert has highlighted how easy it was to make the transition from a petrol-powered car to an EV. An automotive YouTuber has revealed his thoughts on a popular electric vehicle, stating that it offers good value for money. Paul runs the channel Life of Cars, and regularly posts videos in which he reviews a variety of cars and
The number of electric cars registered in August skyrocketed by 77% compared to the same month in 2022, according to a report New industry figures show that one-in-five new cars registered in the UK in August were fully electric, representing the strongest month for electric vehicle (EV) registrations in 2023. According to data from New AutoMotive,
From 2030 drivers won’t be able to buy new cars powered solely by petrol or diesel, but what does this mean for you and could the ban be delayed?… Under current Government plans, the sale of new cars powered solely by petrol and diesel will be banned from 2030. The move, announced in 2020, is
As 2023 progresses, the electric car market continues to grow and evolve. More zero-emission options are available than ever before as brands continue their efforts to swap fossil-fuel cars for battery-powered alternatives. EV sales are still steadily growing, with 176,000 new electric cars cars finding homes in the first seven months of this year – a
Used electric vehicle (EV) sales soared in Q2 2023 by 81.8% year-on-year (YOY), research by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed. This means that used EV sales accounted for a record 1.7% market share and is up by 1% YOY. In total, 30,645 EVs changed hands in Q2 2023. SMMT also
Boosting the second-hand market is crucial to increasing the reach and affordability of electric vehicles, however, the sales accounted for 1.7% of the total used car market. Sales of second-hand electric vehicles (EV) rose by more than 80% in the three months to June, indicating increasing demand for more affordable zero and low-emission cars. More
Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity but with the price of energy high, is it still cheaper to run an electric car than it is a petrol or diesel one? Here we weigh up the cost of going green. By 2030, the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is to be banned in the
Some 143,921 new vehicles were registered in July, up 28.3% on a year ago Electric vehicles (BEVs) registrations jumped by almost 88% to 23,010 Demand for fleet and business vehicles was biggest driver of sales UK car sales have now risen for 12 months in a row, despite the ongoing consumer squeeze, with demand for
One electric vehicle was sold every 60 seconds in July after carmakers cut prices to attract cash-strapped drivers, industry data shows. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed an 88pc year-on-year increase in the sale of battery-powered vehicles last month, as deliveries hit 23,000. This comes after manufacturers, such as Elon Musk’s
Electric cars are more expensive to buy than their petrol counterparts, but are they actually cheaper to run? We explain all One of the biggest appeals of electric cars – other than the inherent environmental benefits – are significantly reduced running costs. Over the last decade, there have been several reports stating EVs are ‘completely
