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
Third time’s a charm: The Volvo EX60 is a welcome return to normalcy
After a stuttering start to its EV endeavours, Volvo's upcoming record-breaking SUV could be just the car the Swedish firm needs
Mixed messages and missed opportunities in Reeves’ Budget
New EV tax plans were inevitable but their timing and missed opportunities around incentives indicate a lack of joined-up thinking
The secret life of the charging price
EV drivers and fleet managers face a Wild West of opaque public charging prices, and it's time for a change, argues Martijn…
Retailers need to buy into the potential of destination charging
With changing trends in how EV owners charge, providing fast, reliable options can help businesses attract new customers, writes Mer's Elizabeth Warren
From battery replacement to range anxiety – busting the biggest EV myths
Misconceptions around EVs could slow the transition, here Chris Chandler, principal consultant at Lex Autolease, dispels the most common
Government urged to draw up ‘Plan B’ for UK electric van market as targets slip
FleetCheck has warned the government must prepare a “Plan B” for the UK’s electric van market, as sales fall far short of…
Exposure: a missing piece in the EV transition
Information and first-hand experience are vital to helping more drivers make the switch to electric vehicles, writes. Damian Oton, chief commercial officer…
Why September could be a bumper month for EVs
Thom Groot, CEO of The Electric Car Scheme examines the immediate impact of government incentives on electric car adoption
EV myths are wide of the mark
With EVs still the subject of out-of-date or simply inaccurate commentary, Alex Hinchcliffe, managing director at Mer, breaks down the biggest myths…
New Electric Car Grant sparks questions, not confidence
A new fund to help EV purchases sounds good on paper, but does more to help industry than the average UK car…