Navigating 2025: EV Trends, China’s Rise & the State of the UK Car Market with Philip Nothard

Episode overview:

In this data-rich and candid conversation, Philip Nothard, one of the UK’s most respected automotive analysts, joins Mike Allen to unpack the major shifts shaping the sector in 2025. Fresh from Autopalooza and the FT Future of the Car Summit, Philip shares insights from the latest Cox Automotive Insight Quarterly report and explains what they mean for founders, operators, and investors.

Topics covered include:

• Philip’s journey from shopfloor to boardroom insight
• Why new car registrations are rebounding—and how long it might last
• The EV paradox: record growth but still behind policy targets
• Why used EVs aged 3–5 years are outperforming newer ones
• How China’s manufacturing dominance is reshaping the UK market
• Takeaways from the FT Future of the Car Summit 2025

Key link:

🔗 Insight Quarterly (May 2025) – Read it here

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