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
Government EV investment isn’t enough to keep up with booming EV sales
The boss of one of Britain’s biggest car leasing businesses has dismissed the government’s planned investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure as…
Electric vehicles “unworkable” for fleets without driver training
Businesses electrifying their vehicle fleets must put systems in place to influence driver behaviour or risk their EVs becoming “unworkable.”
Is range anxiety for electric vehicles set for the history books?
Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, discusses why drivers are still reluctant to embrace an electric future.
“Investment and stability needed to maintain EV surge”
Paul Martin, CEO of Totally Charged, has his say on what government must do to continue the growth of the electric vehicle…
“Home charger legislation the catalyst for our electric future”
Jordan Brompton, co-founder of myenergi, explains why the decision to mandate new-build properties to feature an EV charger could prove transformational.
“Support needed for Government to reach ICE vehicle phase out”
Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), discusses the Government’s 2030 target.
“Innovation is the answer to microchip shortages,” says myenergi founder
Jordan Brompton, co-founder of myenergi, explains how her company has used R&D to circumnavigate the semiconductor microchip shortage.
“Regulations won’t stand in the way of e-bike boom”
Group managing editor of EV Powered, Richard Alvin, believes the popularity of e-bikes will continue to grow despite confusing regulations.
Living with… The good, the bad and the Renault Zoe
Bob Foster from Northamptonshire talks to EV Powered about his Renault Zoe and why he decided to turn electric in 2019.
Why we need electric ships to hit net zero
It is not surprising that the government has already set aside £400m for electric car charging points. Electric cars are familiar, and…