Opinion
Comment and analysis on the questions shaping the electric vehicle transition – from taxation and charging policy to the strategies of the carmakers racing to electrify. This is where EV Powered’s editors and invited industry experts go beyond the headlines: challenging government decisions, calling out where the UK’s infrastructure is falling short, and making the case for what needs to happen next.
Expect informed argument rather than cheerleading. Our contributors include senior figures from across the charging, energy and automotive sectors alongside our own editorial team, whose views are grounded in the same real-world testing behind our electric car reviews. For the developments driving these debates, follow our daily news coverage.
Opinion
Spike in electric vehicle sales held back by lack of charging infrastructure
Concerns over EV charging infrastructure continue to detract from a boom in EV sales, according to André Dias of mobility firm GoWithFlow.
The reality of EV delays and semiconductor shortages
Having experienced a delay on an order for an electric vehicle, Charlie Atkinson investigates the ongoing issue of semiconductor shortages.
Preparing electric vehicle charging for the mass market
Ian Johnston, CEO of Osprey Charging, shares his views on the evolution of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
An electric dream: The story of an impossible e-bike conversion
In this special feature, Matthew Margetts walks us through his journey of converting and assembling his very own e-bike.
Formula E could beckon for McLaren following reported Audi takeover
Audi has reportedly acquired the whole of McLaren Group, so does this mean a future in Formula E is on the cards?
Tony Devenish: “London needs an EV revolution, not more punitive road charges”
Conservative London Assembly Member, Tony Devenish, has his say on the recent ULEZ expansion and calls for an electric vehicle revolution.
How will semiconductor shortages impact Government net-zero plans?
Lucy Sherliker, head of customer at Zuto, discusses the lack of second-hand electric cars and how the current semiconductor chip crisis may…
Electric vehicle revolution under spotlight at COP26
As the world comes together to tackle climate change at the COP26 summit, the role of electric vehicles has never been more…
Will Tesla be able to cope with its growing demand?
Following the news of Hertz’s order of 100,000 Tesla models by the end of 2022, will Tesla be able to cope with…
ULEZ expands to cover inner London, but what does it really mean?
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone has become 18 times larger this week, with not compliant vehicles being charged £12.50 a day.