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BYD UK sells more cars in Q1 2025 than whole of 2024
BYD has set a new sales record in the UK, selling 9,271 cars in Q1 alone. This achievement is not only BYD UK’s most successful quarter since the company introduced passenger cars in March 2023, but also means the company sold more cars in the most recent quarter than the whole of 2024 combined.
Kia EV3 is the best-selling EV in the UK within the retail market in Q1
The Kia EV3 has become the UK's best-selling retail electric vehicle so far this year, powering Kia to its best sales start in the 34 years it's been operating in the UK.
GM opens new UK advanced design studio, showcases Corvette-inspired concept car
General Motors has expanded its global design studio footprint with the official opening of a new advanced design studio in Royal Leamington Spa, about 20 miles from Birmingham.
UK Government Eases Electric Vehicle Mandate, Extends Hybrid Lifeline
The British government has announced a relaxation of its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. The revised regulations offer car manufacturers greater flexibility in meeting annual electric vehicle sales targets and reduce the financial penalties for non-compliance.
UK: Battery electric car uptake rises to highest ever volume in March
March became the largest month ever for registrations of electric cars. Some 69,313 new cars reached the road as manufacturers sought to deliver ever more zero emission vehicles.
XPENG UK opens first retailer sites as new all-electric G6 SUV goes on sale
Chinese premium EV maker XPENG has opened its first UK dealerships, ushering in a new era of electric mobility and marking another major milestone in its UK journey.
Abarth 600e goes on sale in the UK
Two versions of Abarth 600e will be available for the UK market: the Abarth 600e and the highly specified Scorpionissima model.
Entire Vauxhall EV Range Now Priced Under £40,000 In Response To Road Tax Changes
All Vauxhall electric cars are now priced below £40,000 in order to save customers the significant additional expense of the new ‘Expensive Car Supplement’ that comes into force today.
Leapmotor opens UK order books for T03 and C10 EVs
The Stellantis-backed Chinese EV maker Leapmotor has opened the order books in the UK for both the T03 and C10 models.
Farizon SV large electric van to debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2025
The Farizon SV will make its public debut at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham from 29 April to 1 May.
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