3 h. ago Has the Government's electric car grant ignited an EV sales boom? September sees record registrations

EVs were snapped up in record numbers in September as the Government's Electric Car Grant boosted sales. Some 20,000 people have benefitted from the grant so far the DfT says.

Politics

31 h. ago Could this become the UK's most expensive number plate ever? It's heading to auction for £1.2M

When the hammer drops at a classic car sale in the capital next month, this plate could double the current record price paid for a UK registration to date.

Economics

2 w. ago Is the government’s EV grant working? A third of UK drivers say yes

35 per cent of Brits and 54 per cent of Londoners say the discount makes them more likely to go electric

Politics

3 w. ago How sustainable are EVs and why is the Government only offering grants to 'truly green' electric cars?

Labour's Electric Car Grant will only be awarded to sustainable EVs. But what does this mean? How green are EVs really?

Politics

4 w. ago Ed Miliband accused of subsidising ‘wasteful and dangerous’ electric SUVs

MPs criticise ‘inconsistent’ climate policy that includes grants of up to £3,750 for ‘supersized status symbols’ Ed Miliband has been accused by MPs of subsidising dangerous and polluting “supersized status symbols” as his department hands grants to people who buy electric SUVs.The Labour government is giving discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars, but Guardian analysis reveals 12 of the 37 eligible models are SUVs. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway to receive share of £6.3 million to boost electrical vehicle charging points

Eight council areas will share the cash from the Scottish Government’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund.

Economics