Expect widespread electric car pre-registrations in Q4, VRA member meeting told

Widespread pre-registration of electric cars is likely in the fourth quarter of 2025, a member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) was told recently. Rupert Pontin, head of insight and communications at Brego, pointed out the government’s Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate for this year was 28 per cent of new car sales – but sales were currently only running at 22 per cent. “It seems inevitable that some manufacturers with some models will be pushing out stock in an attempt to minimise their ZEV Mandate exposure. Of course, this would put pressure on late plate values but also introduce offers into the market that offer exceptional value for buyers.” 

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