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
Used EV figures show we’re moving in the right direction
With so much focus on sales of new electric cars, it's important not to forget about how the used car market is…
Rising UK sales reflects growing consumer confidence in EVs
Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, explores the latest UK EV registration data, explains why rapid growth is a positive reflection…
Time to get our heads out of the sand on battery supply issues
The UK is currently lagging behind other nations in securing battery cells to meet soaring power demands. However, Greenpower Park’s battery expert…
Why more innovation is needed from EV charger manufacturers and suppliers
Tom Bloor, managing director of charging specialist evec, believes the industry needs to work smarter to make sure it provides the best…
What Can Labour Do for the EV Car Industry?
Rarely does a conversation with an industry executive go by without them lamenting the instability and indecisiveness of the regulatory and legislative…
It’s time to get politics off our roads
Drivers are suffering due to the politicisation of transport, says Paul Holland, UK managing director of charging pass operator Allstar
Communication is key to accelerating the UK’s transition to electrification
As the UK’s transition to electrification continues at pace, Ed Willmott, managing director at Prova PR, explains the importance of communication in…
Retrofit industry needs protection from EV cowboys
The era of retrofitted electric vehicles is here – but regulation needs to happen before widespread adoption, says Osman Boyner, founder and…
Destinations that ignore EV charging are on the road to nowhere
Destinations that have not switched on to providing electric vehicle charging risk losing out to rival attractions that have installed chargepoints, argues…
It’s time to kick the Pavement Tax fight to the kerb
Paul Tomlinson, co-founder of home charger firm Cord argues that the battle to equalise VAT on private and public charging is delaying…