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Letter to Secretary of State, Heidi Alexander - Used EVs July 2025.pdf

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10 Jul 2025

Industry urges swift action to support Used BEV market

Industry urges swift action to support Used BEV market

Companies representing the UK’s automotive ecosystem have written to the UK Government to emphasise the need for swift action to support the used battery electric vehicle (BEV) market. Representatives from more than 30 companies delivered the open letter to the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP, highlighting how the Government can best direct the £1.4bn committed last month to ‘support continued uptake of electric vehicles, including vans and HGVs’.

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08 Jul 2025

Fleets in Charge: Progress made, challenges ahead

Fleets in Charge: Progress made, challenges ahead

“Thank you for listening, thank you for responding, but there is still a LOT of work to do.” That was BVRLA Chief Executive Toby Poston’s message to Government as he opened the association’s annual Fleets in Charge Conference in Westminster last week.

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08 Jul 2025

Road to Zero Report highlights progress and pain points

Road to Zero Report highlights progress and pain points

Progress along the UK’s Road to Zero remains in the balance. Growth in chargepoint numbers and the availability of new electric vehicles is being offset by freefalling used vehicle values and fiercely expensive public charging costs. The assessment comes out of the BVRLA’s annual Road to Zero Report, which explores decarbonisation progress across cars, vans and trucks.

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08 Jul 2025

Leasing Broker Conference: What’s new

Leasing Broker Conference: What’s new

The BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference returns this autumn with a bold new direction, a striking new venue, and a renewed focus on helping brokers navigate a complex, fast-changing marketplace.

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08 Jul 2025

Van market down, cars up

Van market down, cars up

New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations are down by -12.1% in the first half of 2025, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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08 Jul 2025

Write to your MP to help drive destination charging

Write to your MP to help drive destination charging

The installation of EV chargers at the end-point of journeys (hotels, tourist sites, etc.) is critical to building confidence in electric vehicles. EV charging infrastructure is expanding rapidly, but destination chargers, where drivers park for hours, are still underrepresented, affecting user trust.

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08 Jul 2025

CMA price transparency webinar

CMA price transparency webinar

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a consultation on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) draft guidance for businesses on the price transparency provisions.

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08 Jul 2025

DVLA consults on Digital Driving Licence

DVLA consults on Digital Driving Licence

By the end of this year, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will be introducing a digital Driving Licence (dDL). It will be one of the first digital documents delivered through the GOV.UK Wallet and App, providing customers with a convenient, highly secure and trusted companion to the physical driving licence.

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08 Jul 2025

Sustainability regulations consultations published

Sustainability regulations consultations published

The Government has recently published three consultations about the UK's sustainability regulations.

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07 Jul 2025

Imbalances of Road to Zero Risk Deepening

Imbalances of Road to Zero Risk Deepening

Progress along the UK’s Road to Zero remains in the balance. Growth in chargepoint numbers and the availability of new electric vehicles is being offset by freefalling used vehicle values and fiercely expensive public charging costs. The assessment comes out of the BVRLA’s annual Road to Zero Report, which explores decarbonisation progress across vehicle supply, demand and infrastructure.

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01 Jul 2025

Sharing the Road: How Drivers and Cyclists Can Coexist Safely

Sharing the Road: How Drivers and Cyclists Can Coexist Safely

As roads grow busier and more people turn to cycling for travel and leisure, ensuring safe interactions between drivers and cyclists is more important than ever. In response, IAM Roadsmart has shared some tips for sharing the road safely this summer.