Why do some countries succeed with electric vehicles?

Patrick Hall | 22nd April 2021 | Uncategorised

Greater incentives are needed to make electric cars more attractive to UK drivers

They were popular in the early 20th century, yet ousted by the internal combustion engine, with its competitive pricing and longer driving range. But electric vehicles (EVs) are making a comeback. Becoming acutely aware of rising global temperatures and the transport sector’s significant contribution to climate change, society has gone full circle on EVs. Bans on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars have been established by governments on both sides of the Atlantic, and here in the UK via the 2030 phase-out date. Manufacturers are responding by developing electric models across the board. Most recently, car giants such as Jaguar and Ford have commited to be all-electric within the decade. While 2020 saw the market for passenger vehicles decline in the UK, growth in EV registrations was up more than 180 per cent on the previous year. And in April and December last year, the Tesla Model 3 was the UK’s best-selling new car. But it’s important not to get lost in the hype. In the UK last ...

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