July 2021 UK SMMT stats
Highlights
EV 9% / 8.2% YTD actually good as Tesla was out of stock with only 143 sales (between delivery boats)
EV sales YTD 85k (39k)
Hybrid 11.9% / 8.4% YTD
PHEV 8% / 6.6%
Diesel inc MHEV💨 is collapsing👍
July 21 12.6% (19.9%) / YTD 16.7% (21.2%)
New study shows that electric cargo bikes deliver about 60% faster than vans in city centres and have huge environmental benefits.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/05/cargo-bikes-deliver-faster-and-cleaner-than-vans-study-finds?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
WhatCar “real world” range tests tend to be a bit flakey but this back to back to back test will give you a good idea of range for
Enyaq 60
Q4 e-tron
ID.3
500
MX30
Mustang
E-Niro
Taycan
No prizes for guessing the first to run out of battery-but the winner?
https://youtu.be/jfQkGU9MxfU
Expecting lots of hate from hydrogen cultists for this one. My latest for @Forbes @ForbesEurope https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesmorris/2021/07/31/is-hydrogen-just-oil-and-gas-greenwashed/
Audi Q4 E-tron gains 331-mile version and 4WD option | Autocar
Extra Pace and range for the electric Audi Q4 https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/electric-cars/audi-q4-e-tron-gains-331-mile-version-and-4wd-option
Interesting electric v petrol real-life test: Audi RS e-tron GT v motorbike up the Wrynose & Hardknott Passes in the Lake District on the hottest day of the year. One won, one broke. https://bit.ly/3lbjOSc @AudiUK @GavinWard @EVAEOfficial @rightcharge @myenergiuk
Electric Car Awards 2021: Best electric small SUV | What Car? https://www.whatcar.com/news/electric-car-awards-2021-best-electric-small-suv/n23297
Electric Car Awards 2021: Best electric executive car | What Car? https://www.whatcar.com/news/electric-car-awards-2021-best-electric-executive-car/n23307
Electric Car Awards 2021: Readers' choice | What Car? https://www.whatcar.com/news/electric-car-awards-2021-readers-choice/n23299
Electric Car Awards 2021: Best electric family car | What Car? https://www.whatcar.com/news/electric-car-awards-2021-best-electric-family-car/n23293
In responses to concerns about costs, it's worth going back to the OBR report from the other week, which found that unmitigated climate change & delayed investment in clean technologies were more expensive for the exchequer than early action. https://twitter.com/NatashaC/status/1419753640277983237
EXC: Ministers eyeing up pushing back date for banning sale of new boilers. Sources say mooted 2035 date is "now not happening" - but insiders worried this would mean Britain would fail to meet net zero goals/would mean ripping out working boilers
Story: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/politics/15698757/more-time-to-replace-boilers-2035-target-boris-johnson/
Audi Q4 e-tron vs Mercedes EQA | Auto Express
2 premium electric SUVs. There is only one winner built on a dedicated EV platform, loads more space and range and more able in every department https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-group-tests/355618/audi-q4-e-tron-vs-mercedes-eqa
@matwatsoncars is buying his lovely mom an electric car... But which will she choose? And will it need a cushion👍
Quite a varied lineup to choose from.. #Mokkae #e208 #ID3 #Q4eTron #Model3 #XC40recharge
Quite handy to see them all back to back
https://youtu.be/AfP85iAWD3w
Leeds-based @asda switches to electric company car fleet-Yorkshire Post
“Asda made the switch after 85% of colleagues who opted for a company car chose an EV over the past year & means that all petrol & diesel vehicles will be off the fleet by 2025 https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/leeds-based-asda-takes-the-lead-with-move-to-electric-company-car-fleet-3319987
Who knew?! https://twitter.com/RoyalMailHelp/status/1418192937398280193
Ioniq 5 vs Volkswagen ID.4 vs Ford Mustang Mach-E | Auto Express
Which 300 mile electric SUV comes out on top in this group test https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/hyundai/ioniq-5/355583/ioniq-5-vs-volkswagen-id4-vs-ford-mustang-mach-e
Our Mid-size Company Car of the Year for 2021 is the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Take a look...
https://aex.ae/3jFpNxU #hyundai #aeawards @Hyundai_UK @Hyundai
NEWS: The hot Volkswagen ID. GTX electric SUV is on sale in the UK now, starting from £48,510…>> https://aex.ae/3yAd3gb
REVIEW: “If the Ioniq 5 is a signal of intent from Hyundai, then rival car brands should be worried”. Read our first review here…>> https://aex.ae/3AwCKQP
They have inspired us, played their part in taking us to the final and stepped up when their country needed them most. They deserve our admiration not hate. We proudly stand with these brave lions.
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