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From forecourt to socket: how Britain gets EVs on the road | Commercial Awareness Compass #51
Electric vehicles (EVs) are shifting from curiosity to inevitability. With a planned ban on new petrol and diesel sales from 2030 and hybrids in 2035, consumer appetite is coming to terms with policy. In 2024, the UK was the largest EV market in Europe, and interest is rising as drivers weigh running costs, convenience, and the promise of cleaner travel. Yet access is uneven. Inner city infrastructure allows for the large-scale rollout of chargers and shorter journeys favour EV’s range, while rural areas remain trapped in a chicken and egg situation, with investors waiting for increased…
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