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The final series of BVRLA Forums for 2025 is coming up, with the opportunity for non-subscribers to ‘try before you subscribe’ for 2026.

The BVRLA is hosting the Industry Outlook Conference at the British Motor Museum in just over six weeks’ time. As part of its ongoing activity to support SME members, a discounted ticket rate is available.

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.

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.

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. 

Members can get exclusive insights and analysis of industry trends at the time and place that works for them, via the BVRLA’s The Inside Track podcast.

As December fast approaches, the BVRLA is increasing preparations for this year’s Industry Outlook Conference. Built around the theme Accelerate Performance: Navigate the Future, the full-day event is designed to help members prepare for the challenges and opportunities of 2026 and beyond.

The BVRLA is coordinating an awareness campaign that seeks to promote used electric vehicles and close the gap between growing supply and customer demand. Members with an interest in seeing a healthy, sustainable second-hand market for electric vehicles are encouraged to get involved.

Mark your calendar for the 2025 Industry Outlook Conference, which is scheduled for Thursday 4 December at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Earlier this year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued a separate 14p Advisory Electric Rate (AER) for public charging (and 8p AER for home charging) of EVs used for business travel.

The UK new car market rose by 13.7% in September to reach 312,891 registrations, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance was the strongest for the ‘new numberplate’ month since September 2020 which, despite lockdown restrictions, remains the best so far this decade.

Registrations will shortly close for next week's Leasing Broker Conference. Members wishing to attend the event next Thursday (9 October) need to confirm tickets this week.