Chinese EV brands now hold 15.8% of UK new vehicle sales, up from 5.5% last year. The UK's EV readiness score rose to 60 out of 100, marking four consecutive quarters of improvement. Younger drivers are more open to Chinese EVs, with 40% of 18-24-year-olds considering them. Despite concerns, nearly half of respondents believe increased competition will benefit drivers. Affordability gaps are narrowing, with used EVs now only 1% more expensive than petrol equivalents.
Why it matters for your car
Improving EV infrastructure and affordability could make electric vehicles more appealing to UK drivers.
For plug-in hybrids, AutoScan for Windows can read standard engine and emissions fault codes through a compatible ELM327 adapter; charging-system and high-voltage faults require vehicle-specific equipment.
Source: EV Fleet World – read the full story.
