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New cars
July 2026 Registrations, Read Properly: What the Numbers Actually Say
The UK car market grew 11.7% in July and BEVs took a 27.5% share. We unpack the SMMT figures, the easy misreadings and what they mean for the rest of 2026.
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Charging
The 3p Per Mile Question: How the 2028 EV Road Charge Will Actually Work
From April 2028 electric cars pay 3p per mile and plug-in hybrids 1.5p. We explain the eVED rules, the OBR numbers behind them and what it means for your running costs.
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Used market
EV Depreciation: Are Electric Cars Finally Holding Their Value?
Used EV prices recorded their first annual rise since 2022 in June, and depreciation is slowing. We look at what the residual value data says for buyers and sellers.
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Charging
What You Actually Pay Per kWh: Public Charging Prices Explained
Public charging averages 54p per kWh at slower chargers and 80p at rapids. We break down what drives the difference, and how to keep your cost per mile down.
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New cars
The Chinese Brands Have Arrived: What It Means for UK Car Buyers
One in five new cars sold in Britain this year is expected to wear a Chinese badge. We look at how BYD, Omoda, Jaecoo and friends got here, and what it means for your next car.
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Policy
Company Car Tax and EVs in 2026/27: The 4% Question
Electric company cars sit in a 4% BiK band this tax year, a fraction of what petrol and diesel cars attract. Here is how the numbers work for drivers and employers.
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New cars
July Data: What to Watch When the SMMT Numbers Land
The SMMT publishes July registration figures this morning. Early independent numbers point to another strong EV month. Here is how to read the release like an analyst, not a headline.
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New cars
How Much Does a Home EV Wallbox Actually Cost?
A fitted 7kW home charger typically costs around £1,000, and a £500 government grant covers many households. Here is the honest breakdown of wallbox costs in 2026.
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Charging
The State of UK Public Charging, Summer 2026
The UK passed 121,000 public EV chargers this summer. We look at what the network actually looks like on the ground, where it is growing fastest, and what still needs fixing.
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Policy
How ZEV Mandate Credit Trading Actually Works
Car makers that sell too many petrol cars can buy their way out of trouble under the ZEV mandate. Here is how the credit trading system works, and why it shapes the deals you see in showrooms.
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Used market
Half-Year Review: The UK Car Market's Electric Turn in 2026
June 2026 was the first month ever where battery electric cars took 30% of the UK new car market. We look at what the first half of the year really says about where things are heading.
