THE market for electric vehicles (EVs) in 2021 will be 200,000 – representing a 100% increase on the 2020 figures. The market prediction has been made by EV broker specialist Drive Electric. In 2020, EVs accounted for 108,205 registrations according to latest SMMT data, an increase of 185.9% while taking a 6.6% market share. DriveElectric says it uses its own model, built…
ELECTRIC vehicle broker specialist, DriveElectric, is the official supplier for an innovative Orkney smart energy island project that is called ReFLEX (responsible flexibility) Orkney. Orkney, which already generates over 100% of its electricity from renewables, will be able to take full advantage of its renewable energy potential through a range of low carbon transport and power services exclusive to residents and businesses.…
THE ability for electric vehicles to contribute positively to the grid is to be trialled by Electric Nation, which previously ran a similar smart charging project. The trial is recruiting Nissan Leaf owners in the Midlands, South West and South Wales – the area covered by Western Power Distribution (WPD). While smart charging can help lessen the demand on the grid, vehicle-to-grid…
COMMUTERS are considering an electric car (EV) to commute rather than risk public transport as firms gradually start returning to work. Marlow-based broker DriveElectric surveyed public transport commuters via a Twitter poll to see if they were planning to change their journey to work post-lockdown. The results of the survey showed that 43% were considering an EV rather than using public transport;…
EV-specialist broker DriveElectric is offering short-term electric vehicle rental. Called FlexiHire, the service enables businesses to hire an electric car or van for a period of a few months rather than the long-term commitment of full contract hire. DriveElectric says that with no upfront payment, the FlexiHire service offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle. Rental costs start from just…
EV BROKER specialist, DriveElectric, is supporting the Creating A Low Emission City Conference. Taking place in Nottingham on March 26, 2020, the event will be hosted by Nottingham City Council and chaired by Robert Llewellyn from Fully Charged (pictured above) and Mark Goodier, radio presenter and EV advocate. The conference plans to explore the practical measures cities can take to improve air…