In the United Kingdom (UK), used electric vehicle (EV) sales surge by nearly 60% in a year.
“Switching to electric is becoming increasingly affordable, with drivers able to save up to 1,100 pounds per year,” says Lilian Greenwood, Member of Parliament for Nottingham South and Minister for the Future of Roads.
At the same time, the UK’s public charging network has expanded by 28% since April 2024, with a new charge point being added every 30 minutes.
“This gives drivers the confidence that they’re never far from a plug,” Greenwood adds.
She highlights that electric vehicles are now cheaper to own and easier to use than ever before:
- As little as 2p per mile when charging at home
- An average range of 290 miles – roughly two weeks of driving
- Only one-third of the lifetime emissions of a petrol vehicle
- Improved accessibility to charge points thanks to live maps, 24/7 helplines, and contactless payment options
The UK Government is delivering its Plan for Change through:
- Investing 2.3 billion pounds to support both drivers and the industry in making the shift to electric vehicles
- Backing British car manufacturers and boosting investment – including a recent one billion pounds commitment to a new EV battery plant in Sunderland
- Protecting and creating jobs to secure Britain’s future in the global green economy
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