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Brexit tariff delay for British-built electric vehicles

Published 06 December 2023
By James Fossdyke
The European Commission has signalled a three-year delay to tariffs that would have impacted exported, British-built electric vehicles.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Production Solihull

£4.5bn manufacturing plan widely praised

Industry leaders in the automotive sector have warmly welcomed a government initiative that will see £4.5 billion of funding ringfenced.
Published 27 November 2023
Nissan Chill Out concept

Nissan to make three new EVs at UK plant

Nissan has confirmed a £3 billion investment in its factory in Sunderland, where new pure-electric versions of the Qashqai and Juke will be made.
Published 24 November 2023
Britishvolt

Britishvolt enters administration

The former CEO of Aston Martin, Dr. Andy Palmer, has warned that the UK needs to ramp up electric vehicle battery production.
Published 19 January 2023
Nissan confirms £1bn UK electric car gigafactory

Nissan confirms £1bn UK electric car gigafactory

Nissan has announced a £1bn expansion of its Sunderland factory that will allow it to manufacture electric cars and electric car batteries.
Published 01 July 2021
Nissan is seeking government support worth tens of millions in order to build a “gigafactory” in Sunderland.

Nissan seeks government support for UK gigafactory

Nissan is seeking government support worth tens of millions in order to build a “gigafactory” in Sunderland.
Published 27 May 2021
Elon Musk Luton visit intensifies UK gigafactory rumours

Elon Musk UK visit intensifies gigafactory rumours

A visit by Tesla CEO Elon Musk to Luton has intensified rumours that the electric car maker is thinking of opening a gigafactory in the UK.
Published 21 May 2021