Electric Vehicles

As fleets begin the process of phasing out diesel HGVs, the change in direction for sales is starting to accelerate.

The Budget has introduced two major changes for the taxi industry, with VAT being added to fares booked through ride-hailing apps and EV drivers being charged for every mile they drive.

With the government’s push towards greener transport, taxi drivers are increasingly weighing the benefits of switching from petrol/diesel to electric vehicles.

Thousands of drivers and businesses will benefit from lower prices as they make the switch to EVs following the extension of the Plug-in Van and Truck Grant.

New research has found that the cost of servicing EVs is 30% lower than petrol and diesel vehicles.

There are approximately 31 million petrol and diesel cars on the UK’s roads.

One day, every vehicle on British roads will be an EV. Until then, the reality for most taxi drivers and others who drive for a living is that they face a compromise.

Those who have made the switch to EVs say they are already seeing the benefits.

By keeping up to date with regular maintenance, drivers can keep their EVs reliable and cost-effective.

In 10 years, all new vehicles sold in the UK must produce zero emissions, including taxis and PHVs.

The biggest concern for Britain is self-driving trucks and lorries driving on our motorways.

A council has pledged to take polluting cabs off the road by the end of the year – only if the Government agrees to help fund greener alternatives.