Only one week until Everything Electric Farnborough opens its doors! 🎉 Get ready for a weekend packed with test drives, tech and talks that will leave you feeling motivated for the energy transition.

🚗⚡September figures confirm the EV transition is gathering pace as #EV registrations continue to grow in the UK. Our CEO, Victoria Edmonds, commented: "Another strong month for EV sales, showing the UK both remains on track with its Net Zero targets."

Parliament may be on recess, but EV drivers aren't 🚗⚡ Contact your MP today and call for the changes you want to see - from charging costs to accessibility - with our quick tool. Charge Up Change: 👉 https://www.evaengland.org.uk/our-work/charge-up-change/

🚗⚡Autotrader, @ChargeUK_ , the @SMMT and others have reported that the price premium for electric vehicles over petrol and diesel has fallen to a record low.

Disabled drivers are being overlooked by England’s #EV public charging infrastructure, a report by Transport Focus has found. It urges the Government to make accessibility a priority, with clear mandatory standards, better monitoring, and immediate action to address gaps in the charging network.

🎉 The EV Revolution Report launches today, in partnership with MediaPlanet, exploring the key players and factors helping to accelerate the transition to #EVs. 👉 Find a copy inside the Telegraph or visit: https://www.businessandindustry.co.uk/energy-transition/what-do-drivers-think-about-evs/

🌟 Frontline women - this one’s for you!  This Sunday at Stubton Hall, She’s Electric & Motorfinity are hosting an inspiring day for the incredible women who keep everything moving. 💙 Talks, electric test drives, wellbeing, lunch & more.

We’ve seen posts suggesting that motion sickness may be more common in #EVs - possibly due to smoother acceleration, regenerative braking, or different driving styles. We don’t want to jump to conclusions, so we want to hear from drivers directly. 👉 Quick poll:

Affordable charging is one of the biggest concerns raised with us by drivers, and a key focus of our campaigning. That’s why we welcome ChargeUK's White Paper, which outlines practical steps the government can take to reduce costs and support more people in making the switch to #EVs.

📣 Last chance! Our annual driver survey closes tonight! ⏰ Drivers across the UK are having their say - now it’s your chance to steer the conversation. It only takes 5 minutes, and you could win £100 Octopus Electroverse credit. ⚡ Don't miss out: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/56BHTBF

📣 Only 3 days left! Take 5min to tell us what’s working, what’s not, and what would make #EV driving better. Whether you drive petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric, this is your chance to be heard. And you could win £100 of Octopus Electroverse credit. 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/56BHTBF

🌍 It’s World EV Day! 🚗⚡ Today, we celebrate the buzz of electric driving: the quiet rides, instant torque, and a growing community of drivers leading the charge. So wherever the road takes you today, let’s keep sparking change together! #WorldEVDay #DriveElectric #ElectricFuture

🚗⚡ Small habits can make the biggest difference. Warren shares rally-tested driving tips, and ClearWatt gives 5 simple battery care practices to keep your #EV performing at its best. 👉 Read the full blog here: bit.ly/4n18BRy

🚗💬 1 week left! Share your driving experience: the good, the bad, and everything in between. Whether you're driving electric or haven't switched yet, your voice matters. It only takes 5 minutes, and you can win £100 of Octopus Electroverse charging credit. 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/56BHTBF

🚗⚡ Drivers wanted! Tell us what’s working - and what’s not - when it comes to #EVs. Open to ALL UK drivers - EV, hybrid, petrol or diesel. It takes just 5min and you could win £100 charging credit! 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/56BHTBF

Early findings from our annual survey show UK drivers agree: cheaper upfront costs & dedicated charging facilities are the top priorities for those considering the switch to #electric. 🚗⚡ There’s still time to have your say! It takes 5 minutes, and you can win £100 of Electroverse charging credits.

🚗⚡#EV registrations hit a new high in August, reaching their highest market share of the year so far, and outpacing petrol cars for the first time in 2025. Data: @newautomotive.org

🚗💬 EV, hybrid, petrol or diesel - we want all UK drivers to have a say! Share your thoughts today and help us build a clear nationwide picture of drivers’ needs. Your views will help make EV driving more practical, affordable, and accessible for all. 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/56BHTBF

More and more people are choosing #EVs - but what if you live in a flat or apartment building? 🚗🏢 Our latest blog explores the options available, from grants for tenants and landlords to fully-funded solutions, and how we’re campaigning for a right to request EV charging: 👉 http://bit.ly/3UNHugj

🚗⚡ The first EVs to qualify for the £3,750 band of the Electric Car Grant are here: - Ford Puma Gen-E - Ford e-Tourneo Courier MPV There are already 26 models in the £1,500 category, with more expected across both tiers soon. 👉 Full explainer: www.evaengland.org.uk/2025/07/31/e...

University of Michigan research proves conclusively that EVs and plug-in hybrids produce fewer greenhouse gases from the factory to the scrapyard than vehicles powered by gas alone: insideevs.com/news/770035/... #goblue

🚗⚡ EV public charging costs in the UK are among the highest in Europe. Drivers are paying more than double the price of Portugal. And only Germany, Italy & Netherlands are more expensive. Example cost per 100 miles (Tesla Model 3): 🇵🇹 Portugal: £2.76 | 🇪🇸 Spain: £6.16 | 🇫🇷 France: £6.29 | 🇬🇧 UK: £6.75

Got 5 minutes? That’s all it takes to help shape #EV driving in the UK. Your voice matters, whether you drive electric, hybrid, petrol, or diesel. 📣 Take our survey now & make your voice heard: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/56BHTBF Don't forget to share it so even more drivers can have their say!

🚗⚡ Bank holiday driving plans? Before you set off, don’t forget to have your say in our Driver Survey. Your feedback helps us push for a better charging infrastructure, stronger policies, and a smoother transition to electric. 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/56BHTBF

🚗⚡ 842 miles. 1 BMW i4. From John O’Groats to Land’s End, Andy Stodart put long-distance EV driving to the test. Did the car - and the charging network - deliver? 👉 Find out here: https://www.evaengland.org.uk/2025/08/21/can-evs-handle-long-journeys/

“Think about it from the driver’s point of view. Is it going to work for them?” Our CEO, Vicky Edmonds, joins the EV Café Takeaway Podcast to explain why this question must guide the EV transition.

No driveway? Charging frustrations? Sceptical about #EVs? We want to hear it all! Take our 5-minute survey for a chance to win £100 Octopus Electroverse credit, and help us shape the future of EV driving in the UK. 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/56BHTBF

🔌 The government has just extended the Plug-in Van and Truck Grant until at least 2027 🚚 EVA England CEO Vicky Edmonds reacts: "For the transition to electric vehicles to be fair and accessible to all drivers, financial incentives are needed, making today's announcement timely and welcome.

Got 5 minutes? That’s all it takes to help shape #EV driving in the UK. Your voice matters, whether you drive electric, hybrid, petrol, or diesel. 📣 Take our survey now & make your voice heard: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/56BHTBF Don't forget to share it so even more drivers can have their say!

🚗 We’ve launched our annual survey - for EVERY driver in the UK! Electric? Hybrid? Petrol? Diesel? Tell us what’s working, what’s not, and what would make EVs better for everyone.

Halfway through the year, new analysis of EV sales data from ‪@newautomotive.org‬ has revealed which manufacturers are rising to the challenge of making the shift building the EVs of the future, and which are being left behind. eciu.net/media/press...

Join us tomorrow at 12.30pm for our conversation with Aaron McMahon from the Climate Change Committee, as we dive into their latest report and explore what it means for EV drivers. A fantastic chance for you to put questions directly to one of the experts behind the CCC's EV work!

We are delighted to see the first qualifying models announced for the Government’s new Electric Car Grant. Our members consistently identify high upfront costs as the biggest barrier to switching, and this support will give drivers the confidence to choose electric for their next new car purchase.

We’ve all heard the stories, and they’re scary. But electric-vehicle batteries themselves aren't always to blame. insideevs.com/news/767908/...

Join us this Thursday at 12.30pm for a live conversation with the @thecccuk.bsky.social . We'll be diving into their latest report, the ZEV Mandate, and their recommendations to the Government.

📢 New report from EVA England: Cable weight is creating barriers to public #EV charging, with over half of disabled drivers struggling to use ultra-rapid EV charging cables. As heavier cables are becoming standard, they risk locking many people out of the transition to electric transport.

We’re partnering with Paythru and the REA on a new payment charter for the #EV charging industry, designed to put drivers first. Join us next Tuesday at 12.30pm as we’ll be talking about how to make paying at public chargepoints smoother and easier for drivers.

Thinking of renting an #EV for a road trip?  🔌 Charging on the go doesn’t have to be daunting! 👉  Our beginner’s guide breaks down everything you need to know about public charging: https://www.evaengland.org.uk/2025/07/19/ev-summer-trips-a-beginners-guide-to-public-charging/

Electric cars account for 4.6% of all cars on UK roads but 5.3% of car mileage. EVs will make up a higher proportion of newer cars and are better value the more you drive. Still puts paid to the notion they're not suitable for long journeys/high mileage. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Second-hand EVs save owners £1600 a year "Families seeking to lower their driving bills by getting their hands on a cheap-to-run second-hand EV could be left stuck paying a £1,600 a year simply because there aren’t enough electric cars to go round" eciu.net/media/press...

UK #EV charge points up 27% year-on-year with 8,670 new ones in 2025 so far. 110,486 individual plugs (EVSEs) 40,479 locations; 673 of these are charging hubs. There are approx twice as many chargers as petrol pumps So: 1 charger per 14 EVs 1 pump per ~700 cars www.zap-map.com/news/zapmap-...

Electric vehicles and tighter regulations have sharply reduced harmful pollutants but progress is stalling in cutting emissions from gas boilers

🚗⚡ BREAKING: More great news for those considering going electric! The £650m Electric Car Grant means up to £3,750 off new EVs – a welcome step we’ve long called for, helping more people afford the switch. As always, we'll be watching closely to ensure a fair rollout and real savings for drivers.

Return of electric car grants could spark demand, industry says Return of electric vehicle grants for motorists could be “firecracker” needed to increase demand, say industry experts, with Ministers set to unveil EV support package this week. @benclatworthy.bsky.social

🎉 Great news for EV drivers! The first £63m of the £400m EV fund is here, with support for: - Cross-pavement charging - NHS fleets - Depot charging for fleets - Signage to EV hubs on motorways/A roads

Wish you were charging here! 🏞️🚗 ⚡ Destination charging means more EV chargers at the places you already stop - restaurants, hotels, leisure destinations - making it easier to top up while you enjoy your day.

🔎 Our blog on the Spending Review, Modern Industrial Strategy & CCC report is now live for everyone. What do these Government plans mean for EV drivers? 👉 Find out here: www.evaengland.org.uk/2025/07/08/s...

TfL are consulting on changes to the cleaner vehicle discount to the congestion charge, which could cost charities and SMEs £3,000+ a year per vehicle. @cleancitiescampaign.org and @fsb-uk.bsky.social are calling for a 100% discount for electric vans, HGVs and quadricycles run by SMEs or charities.

Our latest deep dive into the Spending Review, the Modern Industrial Strategy and the latest CCC report is live on our website - but only for EVA England members!

Planning a summer road trip in your EV?  🚗⚡ With over 80,000 public chargepoints across the UK, exploring the country in your EV has never been easier. But, as with any journey, preparation is key. 👉 Our latest blog has all the tips you need for a smooth, stress-free journey: http://bit.ly/4knRK9g