Best ever sales for electric cars in the UK

The uptake of plug-in cars reached a record high in the UK with more than 115 electric cars registered every day during the first quarter of 2016.

Leasing companies drive take-up of plug-in cars

The latest quarterly survey carried out by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) of its leasing members found that almost one in 20 (4.7 per cent) of all new leased cars registered in the final quarter of 2015 was a plug-in, well-ahead of the market penetration achieved across all new registrations, which stood at 1.3 per cent.

Switch to electric and save money says Go Ultra Low

Go Ultra Low, a consortium of car manufacturers, Government and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) set up to promote plug-in vehicles, is highlighting the lower servicing costs of electric cars.

Plug-in car sales charge ahead

According to industry body Go Ultra Low, plug-in car sales in 2015 exceeded the total for the previous five years combined

Kia joins Go Ultra Low campaign

Kia, manufacturer of the plug-in Soul EV, is the latest manufacturer to join the Go Ultra Low campaign