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£44.5 Billion Spent… And Now They’re Ditching Electric?!


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🚨 Are car companies really ditching electric after investing £44.5 billion?

Major manufacturers have poured £44.5 BILLION into EV development — but now we’re seeing delays, petrol extensions, hybrid pivots and production slowdowns.

So what’s really happening in the UK car market?

In this episode of Ctrl Alt Refuel, we break down:

⚡ Why some car makers are scaling back EV targets

⚡ The truth about UK EV demand in 2026

⚡ Are hybrids making a comeback?

⚡ Is government policy (ZEV mandate) forcing the issue?

⚡ What this means for drivers, fleets & the future of electric cars

Is this an EV slowdown… or just a reset?

With billions already invested in battery plants, electric platforms and UK charging infrastructure, this shift could reshape the entire automotive industry.

If you’re into:

Electric cars UK

EV news

Hybrid vs electric debate

UK car industry updates

Automotive business analysis

Charging infrastructure rollout

— this episode is for you.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:

Are car companies overreacting… or is the EV market correcting itself?

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Ctrl Alt RefuelBy Paul Eden, Gareth Newton, Chris Petchelli