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With just one month to go until the BVRLA Industry Outlook Conference 2025, anticipation is building for the event that will bring members together to assess the economic, political, and industry trends that will shape the year ahead.

EVA England has released the results from its annual driver survey, with nearly 1700 drivers responding, around 1300 of whom drive electric.

The Government has announced plans to simplify the process of installing home EV chargers, particularly for renters, leaseholders, and drivers without access to a private driveway.

Last week brought scores of industry representatives and stakeholders together under a shared goal: raise awareness of the benefits offered by used electric vehicles and the challenges being faced by the market.

As part of BVRLA’s Used EV Week last week, James Court, Public Policy Director at Octopus Electric Vehicles, explores how the used electric car market is fast becoming the real catalyst for mass EV adoption in a new BVRLA blog.

As part of Used EV Week, James Court, Public Policy Director, Octopus Electric Vehicles explores the value and benefits that are offered by used electric vehicles, and how they aren't just a 'typical' second-hand car.

The used EV market, airport electrification, destination charging and grid capacity were among the topics discussed across a host of recent meetings between the BVRLA and critical government departments. Alongside members and industry stakeholders, the BVRLA has chaired multiple roundtables this week to discuss the challenges being tackled by the sector.

BVRLA Chief Executive Toby Poston comments: Every month we see tens of thousands of new electric vehicles being registered. Driven by the company car sector and fleet operators, the UK’s transition to zero-emission vehicles is ticking along. It remains fragile though. The players responsible for the progress to date can only take the transition so far; they alone cannot get us over the finish line. 

Transport for London (TfL) has updated its Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, which was originally published in December 2021. This strategy supports the Mayor’s ambition for London to be a net-zero carbon city by 2030 and provide the EV infrastructure needed.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed five more models that are eligible for the Electric Car Grant, with all qualifying for the band 2 discount of £1,500.

The Government has confirmed that the Plug-in Van and Truck Grants will be extended until at least April 2027, providing certainty for fleets and businesses investing in electric vehicles.