Following Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP’s delivery of the Government’s 2025 Spending Review, the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA) has welcomed the renewed focus on clean energy and green jobs, while urging the government to ensure that the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) aftersales sector is not left behind.
The Spending Review outlined increased investment in renewable energy projects, public charging infrastructure, and green innovation. However, there was limited mention of funding or policy support for the independent aftermarket, technician training, or service infrastructure essential to maintaining the UK’s growing EV fleet.
Craig Scragg, Head of Business at HEVRA, said, “It’s encouraging to see the government’s commitment to decarbonisation reflected in this Spending Review. However, we cannot afford to ignore the critical role of the aftermarket in the electric vehicle transition.
Independent garages and technicians must be equipped with the tools, training and support to service and repair electric vehicles safely and effectively. Without this, we risk creating a two-tier system where EV owners are forced to rely on main dealers, driving up costs and limiting access, especially in rural and underserved communities.
HEVRA urges the Chancellor to work with the aftermarket to develop targeted funding for EV technician upskilling and ensure independent businesses remain part of a fair, affordable, and sustainable transport ecosystem.
HEVRA stands ready to collaborate with government departments and industry stakeholders to ensure that the transition to zero-emissions transport is equitable, affordable, and fully supported.”
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