Electric vehicles are powering ahead in the UK, fuelled by government support and consumer interest. But what will the changing market mean for the automotive repair sector?
EVs have much in their favour. The environmental benefits are well known, while upfront purchase costs are set to tumble in the next few years as battery tech improves. The sector also has official backing, with the government announcing last November that petrol and diesel cars would no longer be sold in the country after 2030. Research by the energy watchdog Ofgem found that one in four British consumers planned to buy an electric car in the next five years.
But for garages and mechanics, there’s a great deal to consider.