Eco-Driving

Almost half of UK motorists would pay more for a home with an EV charger, suggesting access to convenient charging is becoming an increasingly important consideration for drivers. Research commissioned by Motorpoint found that 47% of motorists would pay a premium for a property with an EV charging point. This places home charging almost level

Rising fuel prices are placing increasing pressure on UK motorists, with many cutting back on journeys and household spending to manage the growing cost of staying on the road. New research from temporary car insurance experts Tempcover, based on a survey of 2,000 petrol and diesel drivers, found motorists are now spending an average of

Record electric vehicle sales in March have given the UK market a notable boost, with 86,120 battery electric cars registered in a single month, the highest monthly volume recorded so far. Overall new car registrations reached 380,627 in March 2026, up 6.6% year on year, making it the strongest March, and strongest single month overall,

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, SMMT, is calling for an urgent review of the UK’s route to zero emission vehicles, warning that current expectations no longer reflect economic and geopolitical reality. The organisation says the destination remains the same, but the pathway needs to be more realistic if decarbonisation is to succeed without damaging

The Government has confirmed that the EV charge point grant boost will continue until March 2027, increasing support to up to £500 per charge point. From 1 April 2026, renters, flat owners, residential landlords, households with on-street parking and businesses will be eligible for the higher grant, up from £350. The uplift will cover almost half the

Electric vehicles may not currently deliver meaningful carbon savings in the UK, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of London. In what the researchers describe as a “sanity check” on the UK’s Net Zero ambitions, the team argues that additional electricity demand from EVs is largely being met by gas-fired power stations,

New research from MoneySuperMarket shows that electric vehicle insurance costs fell significantly across the UK in 2025, with some regions seeing reductions well above the national average. According to the analysis, average annual EV insurance premiums dropped by 12% nationally over the past year. However, South West London recorded the largest year-on-year reduction, with premiums

Used electric vehicle (EV) prices came under renewed pressure at the end of 2025, as seasonal demand softening combined with rising supply and aggressive new-car incentives. New analysis from Percayso Vehicle Intelligence and AA Cars highlights how EV values continue to adjust after a volatile year. Percayso data shows that at the three-year age point,