Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 4hImportant to note if you see any of the auto lobby's interpretation of its own figures today: We are now WELL ahead of the 2030 target. They say they that isn't being hit but that is only true if you ignore the flexibilities they were given last year putting the real target at ~24.6%. 032
Reposted by Ian McKeeJames Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 5hThe EV market really is absolutely flying. www.businessgreen.com/news/4536682...businessgreen.com'Major achievement': Almost five new EVs sold in the UK every minute in SeptemberUK car industry hails record electric vehicle sales in September, with almost 100,000 fully-electric vehicles registered 2216
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 01/10/2026I feel guilt rather than smugness looking at where energy bills are heading this winter. I won't be using gas and thanks to my battery & solar 8p/kWh is the max I'll pay for elec into a heat pump delivering 3-400% heat efficiency. I could afford the kit, most can't. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukHousehold energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four yearsA typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast. 181
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 01/10/2026VAT drops to zero on home electricity today and just as well. However, aggravates an injustice: the driveway divide between those who can charge an EV at home and those who can't. ChargeUK & many other other great orgs have written to the PM to end it. www.chargeuk.org/post/ev-driv...chargeuk.orgEV ‘driveway divide’ increases to £200 as home electricity VAT drops to zeroEV charging industry and driver groups united in call to end the ‘pavement tax’ as it grows to £200 following the Prime Minister’s domestic electricity VAT cut 044
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 28/09/2026Good old Grauniad’s knocked 80p off the price of diesel 😬 @theguardian.com 100
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 24/09/2026Key point here. ~90% of EV drivers can charge at home today but 40% of UK households cannot charge at home. Showing clearly those households are not making the switch and that addressing cost of public EV charging is a major fairness issue. 022
Reposted by Ian McKeeCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 24/09/2026NEW – Analysis: EVs are now nine times cheaper than petrol or diesel to drive in the UK ✍️ Written by @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org 📊 Data analysis by Ho Woo Nam Read here: buff.ly/VpxOLE5 513966
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 04/09/2026Why indeed. electrek.co/2026/09/03/b...electrek.coBEVs outsold every powertrain in August, so why is UK trying to roll back targets?The UK is currently considering walking back its electric car targets, but UK buyers aren't waiting and are just buying EVs en masse anyway. 030
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 27/08/2026Is it silly that I'm having rooftop solar installed on my house on the exact day that plug-in solar becomes legal in the UK? 210
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 26/08/2026New rule: we don't need to listen to the opinion of anyone who calls EVs 'EV vehicles' or 'EV cars'. 000
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 25/08/2026Today in climate ‘pragmatism’ should mean getting of fossil fuels faster, not slower. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comClimate damage would obliterate any economic benefits of new North Sea fields, analysis showsExclusive: Economic harm of CO2 pollution from Rosebank and Jackdaw forecast to far outweigh any boost to UK 030
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 23/08/2026“Slams the breaks” suggests they were in any sort of hurry to start with. www.thetimes.com/article/359e...thetimes.comJaguar Land Rover slams the brakes on all-electric DefenderWith the carmaker under pressure to cut costs, and contending with the fallout from President Trump’s tariffs, the EV version of bestseller faces a two-year delay 000
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 21/08/2026So happy to hear today's episode of @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social which is great on climate thanks to special guest Angela Francis. Frankly recent episodes have been woeful on the topic but producers have clearly responded to the feedback and got an expert. open.spotify.com/episode/4DjT...open.spotify.comYes, you CAN do something about the Climate CrisisOh God, What Now? · Episode 100
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 18/08/2026When I joined Bluesky a few people followed me as a heat pump 'expert' as I was on someone's starter pack. I did not, however, actually have one myself. Until today 🥳 Five months from moving in we're a gas free house. ⚡️ Solar, battery, EV charger coming next week. #ElectrifyEverything 220
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 13/08/2026Constantly we're told that weakening key climate policies is just 'pragmatism' and that most ordinary people don't want to rush towards net zero policies. And then when you actually ask these ordinary people it seems that's just... not at all true. www.independent.co.uk/cars/electri...independent.co.ukMost Brits don’t want Labour to put the brakes on the electric car switchOnly 37 per cent back slowing the EV transition, with younger people and Labour voters keenest to keep things moving, according to new poll 2028789
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 16/07/2026Running and a rapid transition away from fossil fuel vehicles should go hand in hand. Confuses me why every person who's ever run in a town centre or near a busy road doesn't become a clean air advocate. www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...thetimes.comCheck pollution level before going on a run, Paula Radcliffe saysThe three-time London Marathon winner suggests hitting the treadmill instead on smoggy days 121
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 15/07/2026I cared about climate change before it was cool and will continue to do so after it has ceased to be, too. 010
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 09/07/2026Can confirm it's quite an odd day to have your heat pump survey and home heat loss assessment done. NOT LOSING MUCH HEAT TODAY IS IT. 110
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 06/07/2026EV charging rollout is a British success story. But you can't expect continuous accelerating growth whilst squeezing the industry from both sides. Uncertainty about demand as doubt's cast over the ZEV mandate and rising cost of supply due to energy policy. www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comEV charger rollout in UK slows amid political uncertainty and rise in installation costsGrowth in charge points falls markedly despite surge in number of rapid-charging units 101
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 06/07/202630% BEV market share seen in the @newautomotive.org figures last week also reflected by SMMT's. Still 'below ambition' though apparently, despite electric being a quarter of sales YTD. Don't be fooled by the 33% ZEV Mandate target for this year, the flexibilities mean the real target is 24%. 010
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 03/07/2026Less time to wait until England’s humiliation at the Azteca? 🇲🇽 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukWorld Cup 2026: England v Mexico could move because of storm threatEngland's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico is set to be moved to 19:00 BST on Sunday because of the threat of storms. 031
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 02/07/2026Best things about this World Cup: 1. The Adidas retro second kits 2. Everyone wearing cute pink booties 3. The USA fans having no notion of offside and cheering well past the whistle being blown 000
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 01/07/2026Realising today that many people are not aware that it isn't just Reform who want to scrap green levies on electricity bills, it's the entire renewable and electrification lobby. Difference being the latter want to move them to general tax because they're regressive and anti-electrification. 020
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 01/07/2026Excellent work from @eciu.net. 27 countries have national newspapers which have made the 'but we're less than 1% of emissions' argument. Added together, the emissions of these countries are greater than the highest national emitter, China. eciu.net/media/press-...eciu.net'We're only 1% of emissions' – analysis finds claims in countries…Poll: majority of Brits say countries under 1% of emissions should still take action. 030
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 01/07/2026I went into this World Cup with multiple allegiances. My mum is English, dad was Scottish and I was born in Mexico. Scotland usually irrelevant at a WC and is again now sadly. Mexico I’ve developed more of a connection to and they’re hosts. If England beat DR Congo I have a dilemma next round… 200
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 20/06/2026Thomas Frank, Ellen White and Micah Richards might be the most likeable pundit panel ever honestly. #worldcup 000
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 20/06/2026Mr Brightside seems to be the song to pump into the stadium at the ad sorry hydration breaks regardless of the teams playing. Is it really that much of a standard outside of England and Scotland? #worldcup 000
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 06/06/2026The auto makers are calling to further slow down the switch to EVs having already had a huge gimme just last year. What they are asking for could send the entire into downward spiral. Which would be bad for everyone — including them. www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comUK urged not to further weaken EV rules as CO2 impact revealedBritish vehicles will emit extra 17m tonnes of CO2 by 2030 due to loophole allowing sale of more PHEVs, data suggests 022
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 27/05/2026"The electric car takeover is now unstoppable" – correct, the challenge for the UK now is not to fall behind and become a technological, environmental and economical laggard. www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...telegraph.co.ukYou are seeing this page because our security systems have detected some unusual activity on this connection. To regain access to The Telegraph website please try the following: 100
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 21/05/2026I'm sure Farage and everyone at that stupid rally last weekend is going to welcome this... right? Right? 110
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 16/05/2026As a Scottish Bath Rugby and Chelsea fan there’s too much sport on today. Happy for Celtic and a bit sad for Hearts but meant I missed Chelsea Women beating Utd, now the FA Cup Final means I’m having to forgoe Bath spanking Newcastle. 000
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 06/05/2026Welcome reference to our recent snap analysis of petrol vs public EV charging prices in this piece from @katiewhitemp.bsky.social. Agree that while all are attempting to make climate a culture war issue, the solutions are now a vote winner purely on cost. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comA reason to vote Labour tomorrow: we are the only party taking the climate crisis seriously | Katie WhiteClimate action is something the vast majority of Britons agree on. But even the Greens are blocking the vital infrastructure we need to electrify Britain, says Labour MP Katie White 000
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 01/05/2026Renault is reporting massive uplift in EV sales and the Renault 5 is now the top selling EV in the UK. If you are a manufacturer still saying 'consumers don't want EVs', what we all hear now is 'consumers don't want OUR EVs'. Embarrassing for you huh? www.gbnews.com/lifestyle/ca...gbnews.comMajor car brand sees 'seismic shift' in demand for electric vehicles as drivers panic over fuel costsElectric vehicles made up almost half of Renault's total sales in April 020
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 28/04/2026Interesting graphic from the FT showing share of new car sales by fuel type across markets. UK pretty mid-pack, sharing a growing hybrid problem with France and Germany. Note Norway, Netherlands and China not using this supposed 'bridge' to the same extent. The US needs to get with the game. 000
Reposted by Ian McKeeThe Times and Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 24/04/2026Public electric car charging now cheaper than petrolthetimes.comPublic electric car charging now cheaper than petrol 4208
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 24/04/2026We've done some new analysis and sort of good news: public EV charging is now cheaper than petrol for most. The bad news: this is only because petrol's so expensive. Good news again: unlike the war in Iran, gov can do something about public EV charging prices. www.chargeuk.org/post/public-...chargeuk.orgPublic EV charging now cheaper than petrol for most driversSurging petrol and diesel prices close price gap between public EV charging and fuel, but government action required to secure long-term cheaper charging for all 100
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 20/04/2026Electric cars now cheaper than petrol. If you have a driveway, there's no reason to buy a non-electric car anymore. The final piece of the puzzle to make that the case for all, is addressing the cost of public EV charging. Which is in government's gift. www.independent.co.uk/cars/electri...independent.co.ukElectric cars now cheaper than petrol cars for the first timeAutotrader data shows EV prices undercut petrol while Renault 5 leads buyer interest and Chinese Jaecoo 5 second 011
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 17/04/2026'Bills into mills' is bullshit. Always has been. Bills into Dale's pocket would be more accurate. Thankful someone finally took the time to question the claims of the green sector's biggest grifter. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/04...telegraph.co.ukYou are seeing this page because our security systems have detected some unusual activity on this connection. To regain access to The Telegraph website please try the following: 000
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 17/04/2026New electric cars now cheaper than petrol, according to Autotrader. The cost argument for sticking with fossil fuels no longer stands up. plc.autotrader.co.uk/news-views/p...plc.autotrader.co.ukNew electric cars now cheaper than petrol on average for the first time says Autotrader 010
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 31/03/2026Nice to see petrol catch up to what the EV charging industry's been doing for years. 😉 010
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 30/03/2026Why is charging your EV on a public network so expensive? This is the main reason – network charges penalising the operators building before they have customers. Higher VAT than home is another. Higher energy & operational costs in general another. www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...telegraph.co.ukhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/03/29/electric-car-charging-points-38000pc-surge-energy-bills/Access Issue Help You are seeing this page because our security systems have detected some unusual activity on this connection. To regain access to The Telegraph website please try the following: If... 120
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 26/03/2026Genuine point made in this article framed as a drawback of the transition: EVs having fewer mechanical problems means we'll need fewer mechanics. www.thetimes.com/business/ent...thetimes.comEV transition set to cause national shortage of mechanicsA disproportionate number of the one quarter of British mechanics who can fix an EV are from largest mechanics businesses, such as Kwik-Fit 020
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 24/03/2026One might think we should all be moving away from fuels whose price can be dictated by global geopolitics and conflict. www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...telegraph.co.uk 001
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 21/03/2026Stupid is right. The direction of travel could not be clearer. www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.com‘It’s stupid’: why western carmakers’ retreat from electric risks dooming them to irrelevanceIran war should be wake-up call about costs of not going full throttle towards EVs as Chinese have done, experts say 111
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 16/03/2026Good to work with Laurence Sleator on this piece. This ruling is not the job done, yet. But in ruling that the 5% VAT rate is already legally applicable to public EV charging, it opens the door to a quick win for Government to reduce the cost of public charging. www.thetimes.com/uk/transport...thetimes.comEV charging costs could tumble after judge rules tax rate unfairA landmark case argued that VAT on public charging points for electric vehicles should be cut from 20 to 5 per cent, savings drivers hundreds of pounds a year 001
Ian McKee @ianmck.ee · 11/03/2026Clear message from @thecccuk.bsky.social which anyone proposing that the answer to a fossil fuel crisis is somehow more fossil fuels should be able to understand. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comReaching net zero by 2050 ‘cheaper for UK than one fossil fuel crisis’Climate change committee finds move to renewable energy would also bring health, economic and security benefits 075