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Sarah Edwards MP has joined a nationwide call for more electric vehicle charging at UK tourist destinations, lending her support to the Bon VoyCharge campaign during a visit to Tamworth Castle last week.

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.

On 4 September, members, industry partners and stakeholders will gather in Edinburgh for a Destination Charging Reception as part of the ongoing Bon VoyCharge campaign.

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.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed 17 cars that are eligible for the Electric Car Grant, with all qualifying for the lower-rate grant of £1,500.

Members have the chance to join the Bon VoyCharge campaign this summer, supporting the BVRLA’s push to see further development of the UK’s destination charging network.

The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has provided the BVRLA with additional context around how the Electric Car Grant (ECG) can be accessed, and what could cause orders to become fraudulent.

New car registrations were down 5% year on year in July, with battery electric vehicles (BEV) bucking the trend to grow 9.1% yoy to reach 21.3% market share in the month. That is according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

A successful battery electric vehicle (BEV) transition cannot succeed without a thriving, stable second-hand market and right now, that market is under serious pressure.

Last week the Government published the details of its £30m commitment to Depot and Fleet Charging Grants. At its core, this is a positive step forward and seeks to address some of the issues the BVRLA has flagged to Government regarding charging infrastructure installation at depots, including rental branches.

The Chancellor has provided clarity on how Benefit in Kind rates will be applied to Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), in the face of uncertainty over how vehicle emissions testing will be conducted. Forming part of ‘L-Day’ (Legislation Day), changes were also announced relating to Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS).

The Government has introduced a new Electric Car Grant (ECG) which commits £650m to the new market, offering discounts of up to £3,750 off the cost of a new electric vehicle with an initial list price under £37,000.