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NFDA says more needs to be done to make electric cars a viable choice

Colin Channon by Colin Channon
May 29, 2015
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Sue Robinson, Director of the NFDATHE National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) is urging the government to urgently review the funding and infrastructure plans associated with alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) to make them a viable option for mainstream motorists.

The trade body, which represents 85 per cent of the UK franchise dealer network, has said that although the government’s announcement of a £32 million charging infrastructure investment will go some way to improving the viability of electric cars, more needs to be done to give consumers the confidence and ability to make the shift to AFVs.

 There are currently three options for motorists considering an alternative to petrol or diesel vehicles – hybrid, electric, or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, all of which produce significantly fewer pollutants than fossil fuelled cars.

The UK led the European alternative fuel market between January and March this year, with a 64.2 per cent increase in AFV registrations – more than double the European average of 28.8 per cent.

Although the trend indicates a desire from motorists to consider low emission options for everyday motoring needs, the market has not grown as quickly as many had hoped and of the 32 million cars on UK roads, only 2.5 million are alternative fuel.

The government currently offers grants of up to £5,000 off the cost of a plug in car and up to £8,000 off a new, plug-in van. But the NFDA says high prices and a limited network of recharging points mean the proposition of owning an electric car is still less attractive than a petrol or diesel for many potential buyers. There are just 3,000 charging locations across the UK compared to more than 8,000 petrol stations.

Sue Robinson, director of the NFDA, said: ‘Manufacturers are making a significant investment in enhancing the choice, range and distance electric cars can travel, but to encourage a genuine shift in consumer behaviour the government needs to do more to make electric cars an attractive choice.

‘Increasing the existing grant for plug-ins and introducing one for hydrogen cars, while also developing the recharging infrastructure, would likely see a significant increase in sales of alternative fuel cars. With extra investment from Westminster to make AFVs a more viable option, the UK has the potential to be a world leader in a greener future.’

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