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Government invests £16m in EV chargers that can put power back into homes

Published 17 January 2023
By David Mullen
The government has announced a £16m investment in the field of “smart” bi-directional electric vehicle charging.
Financial incentives for electric car owners charging off-peak

Rising energy costs putting buyers off EVs

Some 63% of drivers say that the rising cost of domestic energy is now a deterrent against buying or owning an electric vehicle.
Published 26 September 2022
Electric cars could have cost parity with petrol and diesel cars by 2024

Electric cars to cost same as petrol ones by 2024

According to analysis by the advisory firm Deloitte, pure-electric cars should have price parity with petrol and diesel cars by 2024.
Published 22 January 2019

Middle classes drive electric car boom

The middle classes are driving demand for electric cars - but have nowhere to charge a battery.
Published 23 February 2018
Buy your car before April 1 to avoid tax change shock, advise experts

Buy your car before April 1 to avoid tax shock

Buying a car is confusing for most at the best of times but with new car tax rules being brought in on April 1 this year, buyers are advised...
Published 06 January 2017
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Should I buy a new or used car?

Deciding whether to buy new or used is probably the first decision you will need to make when it comes to buying a car.
Published 02 April 2014