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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Boost for holidaymakers as thousands of electric car chargers added all over country
A total of 1,849 chargepoints have been added to holiday spots all over the country, including national parks, theme parks and beach resorts Thousands of families and holidaymakers will be able to rent or drive an electric vehicle (EV) more easily this summer as chargepoints hit record numbers. A total of 1,849 chargepoints have been added to holiday spots all over the country, including national parks, theme parks and beach resorts. This means it will now be possible to enjoy a coast-to-coast escape from Manchester to Portland Bill and Chesil Beach in Dorset, covering almost 300 miles before plugging in at nearby chargers in Weymouth, while soaking up sea views and fresh air. Another route includes the scenic 270-mile journey from Norwich to the Brecon Beacons, where drivers can park up at the foot of Pen y Fan – one of Britain's best-loved mountain hikes – and recharge just minutes away in Brecon or Merthyr Tydfil. Holidaymakers can also go on a country house adventure from Leeds to Stourhead in Wiltshire, with 260 miles of driving to world-famous landscaped gardens where cars can be charged at the visitor car park. It comes after reports of a major change to drink-driving limit under huge shake-up of road safety laws plan. It also allows for a family-friendly trip from Brighton to Alton Towers, taking in the historical spires of Oxford and the rolling hills of the Peak District before arriving at the legendary theme park, where hotel guests and day-trippers alike can plug in and recharge. Drivers could also go from Cardiff to the Angel of the North, crossing through the Welsh Borders and England's heartland before reaching the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales and the historic city of Durham, where they can now charge their vehicles. The record chargepoint numbers come as families and holidaymakers can now save up to £3,750 when buying a new electric car due to the Government's £650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme – with 17 models available for discounts already via dealerships and more to follow in the coming weeks. There are now more than 83,800 public chargepoints available – and a new chargepoint added every half an hour. Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said: 'We're making it easier than ever to go on holiday with your EV. Whether you're heading to the Brecon Beacons, Alton Towers or the ancient city of Durham, families and holidaymakers can get around with the confidence there will be plenty of chargepoints both en route and at their destination. With thousands more chargepoints in the pipeline and our Electric Car Grant offering discounts on new EVs, we're firmly putting range anxiety in the rear-view mirror, putting money back in people's pockets, and helping deliver our Plan for Change.' UK residents account for 106 million overnight stays across the country every year and the domestic tourism sector is worth over £30 billion annually to the economy. Toby Poston, BVRLA CEO said: 'The UK's rental sector plays a vital role in keeping summer travellers moving, and electric vehicles (EVs) are fast becoming a part of that story. Through the Bon VoyCharge campaign, we're highlighting that, for many journeys, it is easier than ever for holidaymakers to choose an EV. We are encouraging airports, businesses and attractions to invest in charging facilities, not only to help decarbonise our roads, but to attract more customers."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Leasing sector reports enhanced relationships with OEM partners: BVRLA
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has released the findings from its annual Member OEM Relationship survey, indicating an enhancement in the relationship between leasing companies and their OEM [original equipment manufacturer] counterparts. The latest data from 2025 shows a slight rise in contentment levels, with the average satisfaction score reaching 7.1 out of a possible 10, up from the 6.6 recorded in 2024. The introduction of the Net Promoter Score (NPS) as a new metric has provided a more nuanced view of the industry's dynamics. The overall NPS stood at +3.7 across the 27 manufacturers assessed, with the leading five brands each garnering scores of 40 and above. However, the report also pointed out areas where relationships have deteriorated since 2024. Notably, leasing companies reported the 'biggest decline' in their satisfaction with access to vehicle data and the availability of connected services. BMW maintained its position as the best-performing OEM overall. The survey reached out to 64 BVRLA members and received responses from 44% of them, representing a diverse range of leasing operations. Participants were asked to limit their feedback to a maximum of 20 manufacturers, focusing on those with which they had substantial dealings. Speaking to Fleet News, BVRLA head of research and insight Phil Garthside said: 'Some OEMs are clearly setting the standard while others have an opportunity to improve by adopting best practices. 'The new entrants are working hard to get on leasing company radars, and it's paying off. They're not just adding variety to choice lists; they're competing on service and ease of doing business.' In January, the BVRLA reported a 1.4% growth in its leasing fleet for 2024. This increase has been largely driven by heightened interest in electric vehicles provided by companies. This growth has helped mitigate the impact of a decline in demand for personal lease agreements and vans, as detailed in the BVRLA's Leasing Outlook report. "Leasing sector reports enhanced relationships with OEM partners: BVRLA" was originally created and published by Motor Finance Online, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Independent
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Minister wants tourist attractions to ‘supercharge' EV infrastructure
It is vital that more tourist destinations offer electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints, a minister said. Lilian Greenwood, future of roads minister, met with tourism leaders at Staffordshire theme park Alton Towers to urge them to 'supercharge' the roll out of devices. She told the PA news agency: 'It's really important that people know that they can charge wherever they want to go, not just where they live. 'Even if people feel like they can do their day-to-day journeys to work, or the school run, or to the shops, they also want to be able to use their EV with confidence when they go off on road trips or on holiday. 'The tourist industry is worth over £30 billion pounds every year for our economy, so giving people the confidence to be able to use their electric vehicle when they're off on their holidays is really important.' Trade body the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has launched a campaign aimed at encouraging more visitor attractions to install EV chargers. Chief executive Toby Poston said: 'A lot of attractions, particularly smaller ones, are a bit put off or don't really understand the benefits of adopting charging infrastructure. 'The message is, if you invest in electric vehicle charging, you will attract new customers, when they visit you they'll stay for longer, and it's good for your brand. 'Depending on how you introduce the charging, you can make it a revenue opportunity as well in terms of the actual chargepoint. 'The campaign is about busting some myths and helping attractions understand that it's good for business, it's easier than they think and their customers will thank them for it.' The Department for Transport announced on Monday that grants for new electric cars are being reintroduced after being scrapped in June 2022. Drivers will be able to reduce the purchase cost of a new electric car by up to £3,750. Officials hope the measure – restricted to vehicles priced at up to £37,000 – will encourage more drivers to switch to electric motoring. The Government has pledged to ban the sale of new fully petrol or diesel cars and vans from 2030.
The Independent
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Ministers wants tourist attractions to ‘supercharge' EV infrastructure
It is vital that more tourist destinations offer electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints, a minister said. Lilian Greenwood, future of roads minister, met with tourism leaders at Staffordshire theme park Alton Towers to urge them to 'supercharge' the roll out of devices. She told the PA news agency: 'It's really important that people know that they can charge wherever they want to go, not just where they live. 'Even if people feel like they can do their day-to-day journeys to work, or the school run, or to the shops, they also want to be able to use their EV with confidence when they go off on road trips or on holiday. 'The tourist industry is worth over £30 billion pounds every year for our economy, so giving people the confidence to be able to use their electric vehicle when they're off on their holidays is really important.' Trade body the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has launched a campaign aimed at encouraging more visitor attractions to install EV chargers. Chief executive Toby Poston said: 'A lot of attractions, particularly smaller ones, are a bit put off or don't really understand the benefits of adopting charging infrastructure. 'The message is, if you invest in electric vehicle charging, you will attract new customers, when they visit you they'll stay for longer, and it's good for your brand. 'Depending on how you introduce the charging, you can make it a revenue opportunity as well in terms of the actual chargepoint. 'The campaign is about busting some myths and helping attractions understand that it's good for business, it's easier than they think and their customers will thank them for it.' The Department for Transport announced on Monday that grants for new electric cars are being reintroduced after being scrapped in June 2022. Drivers will be able to reduce the purchase cost of a new electric car by up to £3,750. Officials hope the measure – restricted to vehicles priced at up to £37,000 – will encourage more drivers to switch to electric motoring. The Government has pledged to ban the sale of new fully petrol or diesel cars and vans from 2030.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ministers wants tourist attractions to ‘supercharge' EV infrastructure
It is vital that more tourist destinations offer electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints, a minister said. Lilian Greenwood, future of roads minister, met with tourism leaders at Staffordshire theme park Alton Towers to urge them to 'supercharge' the roll out of devices. She told the PA news agency: 'It's really important that people know that they can charge wherever they want to go, not just where they live. 'Even if people feel like they can do their day-to-day journeys to work, or the school run, or to the shops, they also want to be able to use their EV with confidence when they go off on road trips or on holiday. 'The tourist industry is worth over £30 billion pounds every year for our economy, so giving people the confidence to be able to use their electric vehicle when they're off on their holidays is really important.' Trade body the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has launched a campaign aimed at encouraging more visitor attractions to install EV chargers. Chief executive Toby Poston said: 'A lot of attractions, particularly smaller ones, are a bit put off or don't really understand the benefits of adopting charging infrastructure. 'The message is, if you invest in electric vehicle charging, you will attract new customers, when they visit you they'll stay for longer, and it's good for your brand. 'Depending on how you introduce the charging, you can make it a revenue opportunity as well in terms of the actual chargepoint. 'The campaign is about busting some myths and helping attractions understand that it's good for business, it's easier than they think and their customers will thank them for it.' The Department for Transport announced on Monday that grants for new electric cars are being reintroduced after being scrapped in June 2022. Drivers will be able to reduce the purchase cost of a new electric car by up to £3,750. Officials hope the measure – restricted to vehicles priced at up to £37,000 – will encourage more drivers to switch to electric motoring. The Government has pledged to ban the sale of new fully petrol or diesel cars and vans from 2030.
