Volvo and Waylands join expert EV panel at Automotive Management Live
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As the UK moves through year two of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, questions continue to mount around its impact on both new and used car sales.
At Automotive Management Live on November 12 at the NEC, a panel of industry experts will spark debate on how the ZEV mandate and the Electric Car Grant (ECG) are reshaping the UK car market.
The ZEV requires 28% of new cars to be EV by the end of this year. The UK is currently at 21.5% year-to-date, according to the latest Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders (SMMT) data.
The ECG's introduction earlier this summer to offer Government discounts on certain new EVs was also welcomed as a boost to the retail EV sector, but what has been the true impact and are there still concerns for the used EV sector?
The session will bring together perspectives from across the automotive sector.
Robert Deane, commercial director at Volvo Cars UK, will provide a view from a manufacturer that is expecting 90% of its production to be fully EV by 2030.
With Volvo among the leading EV manufacturers, Deane will explain how ZEV requirements are being managed and how OEMs and dealer networks can work together to deliver on targets.
Vicky Hart, head of marketing and digital at Waylands, will discuss how the business is targeting customers more effectively, building awareness and helping more buyers make the switch to EVs.
Tom Carr, managing director of PHM Group, will share insights from his work with OEMs and dealer groups on EV training and engagement, focusing on how retailers can prepare their teams for success.
Chris Timms, head of sales-marketplace at Autorola, will look at the impact of Government policy on the used EV market.
His contribution will cover residual values, remarketing trends and the opportunities and risks facing dealers as volumes increase.
A recent report from Indicata states that there has actually been modest impact from the Electric Car Grant on the UK's EV market so far.
Other OEMs are shifting production to hybrids, while emerging brands are also offering more choice for new EVs than ever before.
Tim Rose, Automotive Management editor, said: "Dealers are embracing EV sales, but there's still a degree of caution around their far reaching impact across new, used and aftersales departments.
"I'd urge retailers to take advantage of this expert panel's knowledge and join the debate and conversation around this transformative topic for the industry."
What has the ZEV mandate and ECG done to the UK car market? - sponsored by Autorola- Robert Deane, Volvo Cars UK commercial director
- Vicky Hart, Waylands, head of marketing and digital
- Tom Carr, PHM Group managing director
- Chris Timms, Autorola head of sales-marketplace