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Now and Next: Futurice E40 names the e-mobility leaders spearheading the UK's booming EV market
"With March the UK's largest month on record for battery electric vehicle uptake, society's appetite for a petrol-free future is higher than ever – despite a fantastically tough economic climate," says David Mitchell , managing director at Futurice UK . " – whether that's electric aviators, lithium-ion entrepreneurs or urban renewal planners – .
"EVs are forecast to account for 72% of UK vehicles by 2040 – but given the problems we face around supply chains, legacy infrastructure, mixed government messaging and a cost of living crisis, it's still unclear how quickly consumers will embrace the switch to EVs," he continues. ."
From classic car brands deftly navigating a new wave of demand to fast-growth scaleups with smart ideas, and new kids on the block, . While focusing on e-mobility companies that operate in the UK, the trends-led analysis also examines their status on an international stage using four core metrics:
Leading the grid in the E40's number one spot for the third year running is seasoned heavyweight Tesla . The darling of EV is tackling battery cell production head-on by pushing ahead on plans for a unique lithium refinery on the Texas Gulf Coast. But really, .
Landing second place in the hard-fought honours list is new entrant Myenergi ; eco-tech startup and the brains behind the popular zappi solar and wind-compatible home charger. (including a new smart home battery) designed to place homeowners in reach of "their own energy ecosystem"; an enticing prospect in cash-strapped times.
Octopus Energy takes third place. ; as well as greenlighting a £110m public charger investment targeting UK areas currently left behind in the shift to EVs. Our E40 top five is rounded off by , the VX4 prototype – and another new entrant, EV car manufacturer Polestar .
Elsewhere in the report, the E40 features four new entrants in the top 10, with only 18 of last year's trailblazers continuing to make the cut; demonstrating
Two newcomers – Fastned and Oxford City Council – underscore . The pair are part of a consortium behind the newly opened
Energy Superhub Oxford , described as Europe's most powerful EV charging hub –
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Meanwhile, charge point provider Connected Kerb – which is aiming to install 190,000 on-street chargers by 2030 – has climbed the E40 ranks this year, thanks to a similarly broad-minded vision. Fresh from a £110m funding round, the company is – where it's been selected for a groundbreaking pilot to help drive EV adoption among New Yorkers without private driveways.
David Mitchell says: "More than ever, – to overcome significant hurdles, and cater to a huge incoming spike in interest from individuals and fleets.
"The sheer number of new entrants in this year's E40 show this is a market that's fast-moving and all to play for. , plenty of new contenders are waiting in the wings to replace less agile players. As the UK's EV landscape matures at a lightning pace, brands that thrive are synching their ideas in line with broader industry challenges around ."
To download and read the new E40 report, with insight from industry insiders including Osprey 's Ian Johnston , Tevva 's Richard Lidstone-Scott , Ohme 's Peter McDonald , follow this link .
Futurice is a digital transformation consultancy, helping clients to solve their biggest challenges and empowering them to make a positive impact on the world.
We design, develop and scale digital products and services across many industries. Our goal is to deliver measurable, sustainable outcomes through close and business-focused collaboration with our clients. Over the last few years we've helped major automotive, mobility and logistics clients reach the forefront of the data and digital transformation that underpins the new electric ecosystem.
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