Blog: Brokers – get plugged in to electric vehicles
Graeme Hamilton of Jackson Lee Underwriting explores the opportunities for brokers in the electric car and e-bike market.
There is huge potential for brokers in a brave new electric vehicle world. Electric and hybrid vehicles are set to become a booming market this year. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT), the alternative fuel vehicle market grew 35% in 2017.
UK consumers buy more plug-in cars than anywhere else in Europe, making Britain a key market for these vehicles.
The Automated and Electric vehicles Bill will make it law for all petrol stations in the UK to provide electric
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