Regulator has spotlight on EV sector as complaints double

The latest news from Britain's EV sector

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Top story in today’s edition… The UK’s competition authority is actively monitoring the EV sector, as I reveal that complaints to the regulator have doubled year-on-year.

Elsewhere… Usage of the home charger grant scheme remains flat, a new report suggests charging networks need to double their pace, and tiny cars are in vogue.

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Reported cases of unfairness in the EV sector double

Summary: Cases of unfairness reported to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) – the UK’s competition regulator – about the EV sector have more than doubled over the past 12 months, new figures obtained by The Fast Charge have found.

Key facts… While during the year 2022-23, the CMA received 7 evidence submissions containing examples o…