plug-in car grant
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Latest News 4 Oct
OZEV announces 'surprise' plug-in car grant delivery period extension
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has temporarily extended the plug-in car grant delivery period from 12 to 18 months – ending the threat of thousands of potential lapsed claims.
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Fleet 14 Jul
BVRLA calls for push to accelerate electric van sales
The UK Government and the automotive industry need to work together to promote the take-up of electric vans, says Gerry Keaney, chief executive of BVRLA.
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Latest News 14 Jun
Government’s plug-in car grant axe will ‘heavily disincentivise EV adoption’
Government’s axing of its plug-in car grant (PiCG) electric vehicle buying incentive will “heavily disincentivise EV adoption”, according to the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).
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Opinion 26 Jan
Are subsidised car sales needed to drive automotive's green future? Opinion
Professor Jim Saker's latest 'Viewpoint' opinion article for Automotive Management (AM) considers what is needed to shift the automotive balance to EVs in the UK.
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Manufacturer 20 Dec
Vauxhall makes £3,000 price cuts to Corsa-e and Mokka-e EVs
Vauxhall Motors has cut £3,000 from the price of its Corsa-e and Mokka-e electric vehicles to maintain their affordability following changes to Government’s plug-in car grant (PiCG).
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Latest News 15 Dec
EV grant cuts could derail car retail’s decarbonisation efforts, says NFDA
Government’s latest cuts to the plug-in car grant could derail car retail’s decarbonisation efforts and will impact less affluent electric vehicle (EV) buyers most, the National Franchised dealers Association (NFDA) has said.
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Market Insight 6 Sep
New car sales declined 22% in August as OEMs battled supply issues
SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes has said that OEMs were doing “all they can” to deliver new cars to customers after the UK suffered its worst August sales performance since 2013.
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Latest News 9 Aug
EV supply issues prompt extension for dealers' plug-in car grant orders
Issues with the supply of electric vehicles (EV) have prompted the UK Government to extend the period allowed for car dealers’ plug-in car grant (PiCG) orders from nine to 12 months.
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Market Insight 2 Aug
'More needs to be done to meet EV targets', warns Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive has warned that ‘more needs to be done’ to encourage consumers to adopt electric vehicles (EVs) ahead of the 2030 ban.
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Market Insight 29 Jul
MPs suggest EV mandate for OEMs to ramp-up adoption ahead of 2030
MPs on the UK Government’s transport committee have suggested that a mandate compelling car makers to sell increasing numbers of electric vehicles (EV) could be the key to driving greater adoption.
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Car Dealer News 22 Jul
Government to work with dealers along transition to net zero vehicles
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has said he is “looking forward to working with dealers” along the transition to zero emission vehicles.
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Car Dealer News 5 May
Dealers urge Government 'stop playing snakes and ladders' with PICG support
Car retailers and manufacturers are urging the Government to establish a roadmap to 2030 to help drive electric vehicle (EV) sales after “overnight” changes cut the plug-in car grant (PiCG) purchase incentive from £3,000 to £2,500 and capped at £35,000.
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Manufacturer 13 Apr
Cheaper Polestar 2 EV falls short of plug-in car grant but retains ‘premium feel’
A more affordable new version of the Polestar 2 is set to broaden the appeal of the performance electric vehicle (EV), but its £39,900 start price falls short of plug-in car grant (PiCG) eligibility.
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Manufacturer 9 Apr
Hyundai Kona N SUV broadens crossover's appeal alongside EV price cuts
Hyundai is set to broaden the appeal of its Kona crossover with the launch of a 280PS high-performance Kona N and revised pricing to ensure the electric vehicle (EV) version complies with the revised plug-in car grant (PiCG).
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Market Insight 1 Apr
Used car values reach ‘tipping point’ ahead of post-lockdown showroom opening
Used car values have reached a “tipping point” with prices rising for the first time in five months as an easing of COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’ retail restrictions draw nearer, says Cap HPI.
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Manufacturer 30 Mar
Government EV policy has car buyers ‘thinking again’, says Stellantis boss Alison Jones
The UK Government’s counter-intuitive policy of reducing EV purchase incentives while urging their widespread adoption has car buyers “thinking again”, says Stellantis boss Alison Jones.
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Latest News 30 Mar
Government announces £30m investment in EV and hydrogen technology
Government has announced £30m of investment in EV and hydrogen technology to help launch studies into the creation of a UK lithium supply chain, improvements in battery safety and the re-use of car batteries.
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Market Insight 26 Mar
Plug-in car grant car changes to have 'no overriding impact' on used EV values
The UK Government’s decision to lower the value of its plug-in car grant EV incentive will have little impact on used car values, according to Cap HPI.
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Market Insight 25 Mar
EV revolution primarily for ‘fleets not families’, says SMMT CEO Mike Hawes
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) chief executive Mike Hawes has said that electric revolution is “primarily for fleets, not families” and called for change to drive mass adoption.
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Market Insight 25 Mar
Labour issues call for interest-free loans to support EV car sales
Labour’s shadow business minister Ed Miliband has called for interest free loans to help low and middle-income families purchase a new electric vehicle (EV).