Following Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP’s 2025 Spending Review, the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA) has welcomed the government’s renewed focus on clean energy and green jobs. However, HEVRA is urging the government to ensure the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) aftersales sector receives adequate attention and support.
The Spending Review highlighted increased investment in renewable energy projects, public charging infrastructure, and green innovation. Despite this, HEVRA noted limited mention of funding or policy support specifically for the independent aftermarket, technician training, or the service infrastructure necessary for maintaining the UK’s expanding EV fleet.
Craig Scragg, Head of Business at HEVRA, stated: “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.”
HEVRA emphasises the importance of equipping independent garages and technicians with the necessary tools, training, and support to safely and effectively service and repair EVs. Without this, Scragg warns of a potential “two-tier system” where EV owners might be forced to rely solely on main dealers, which could lead to increased costs and limited access, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
HEVRA calls on the Chancellor to collaborate with the aftermarket to develop targeted funding for EV technician upskilling. The Alliance aims to ensure that independent businesses remain integral to a fair, affordable, and sustainable transport ecosystem. HEVRA affirms its readiness to work with government departments and industry stakeholders to ensure an equitable, affordable, and well-supported transition to zero-emissions transport.