INFRASTRUCTURE, NOT INCENTIVES, KEY TO EV TAKE-UP, SAYS PHILPOTT
When the government suddenly reduced its Plug-in Car Grant even further late last year, the automotive industry was frustrated by the surprise move, given that the UK has set itself the goal of being net zero by 2050.
However, Kia UK boss Paul Philpott said: “None of our EVS currently qualify for the grant, and we’re not seeing demand decrease.
“I believe the grant has served its purpose, and while I think incentives are really important, infrastructure is more important than incentives for take-up of electrified vehicles.
“The government must continue to invest in rapid implementation of charging infrastructure to give people confidence that their next car can be a plug-in car.”