Are electric vehicles (EVs) the future of UK travel?

Ambitious government targets and technological advancements have led to us seeing more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road in the UK – particularly in the commercial sector.

For businesses, electric vehicles have significant benefits in terms of running costs.

EV uptake has been slower among other road users, with concerns about the upfront cost and the lack of a comprehensive charging infrastructure leaving drivers cautious about making the switch.

However, with a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles slated to come into force in 2035, and with the potential for that date to be revised, EVs are set to become more prominent than they are now.

Are electric cars the future in the UK, and when will all cars be electric?

Are people going off electric cars?

Electric car sales have grown significantly over the past decade, although that growth has slowed.

There are a number of reasons why consumers are being cautious about making the switch:

    • High upfront costs

EVs are generally more expensive than petrol or diesel equivalents. This has meant they’re beyond the budget of many drivers. As more secondhand EVs come onto the market, the average price is expected to drop.

    • Infrastructure concerns

Concerns about charging facilities is inhibiting the growth of the EV market in the UK. While cities and larger towns are well-served with charging infrastructure, there are still significant gaps in rural areas.  Not every property in the UK has space available for off-road charging, and the installation of community charging facilities has been slow.

    • Policy uncertainty

Initially, the UK government introduced a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars for 2030. This was later extended to 2035. Shifting deadlines have caused confusion, perhaps deterring some consumers from making the shift.

    • Battery Concerns

Myths and misconceptions about batteries, their longevity and safety, as well as concerns about the environmental impact of their production, have led drivers to hesitate before buying an EV.

Despite all of these concerns and challenges, the proportion of EV cars sold and being seen on the road continues to rise, year-on-year.

This is likely to see a gradual increase in the availability of competitively priced second hand EVs over the next few years.

Are ICE vehicles going to be banned in the UK?

The UK has committed to banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, but the timeline has shifted.

An initial ban of 2040 was set, then moved forward to 2030.

This was then adjusted to 2035, with the new government set to reinstate the 2030 deadline with some exceptions for hybrid vehicles.

Do electric vehicles really have a future?

Despite the slowdown in the uptake of EVs in the UK, electric vehicles are set to become more prevalent over the coming years.

Government policy, manufacturer priorities, environmental concerns, and lower running costs, are all likely to ensure the future of EVs.

While it’s difficult to say definitively when will all cars be electric, they look set to become a leading force in the automotive sector over the next decade.

Exploring mileage blockers for electric vehicles

Mileage blockers have a range of legitimate applications in the servicing, maintenance, and testing of electric vehicles.

They can be used to conduct tests on rolling roads or dynos to assess the performance of the vehicle without artificially increasing its mileage.

They can also be used for off-road testing, and as a tool for fleet management to track real-world efficiency data in testing scenarios without impacting on mileage readings.

EV mileage blockers have been designed to address the more sophisticated ways that EVs record vehicle mileage compared to ICE vehicles.

Electric vehicle mileage blockers from Autotech UK

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