First retailer in Leicester to receive EVA Accreditation

Sturgess Loughborough becomes the first retailer in Leicester to Receive Electric Vehicle Approved Accreditation

We are delighted to announce that Sturgess Hyundai based in Anstey has recently been awarded approval under the Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA scheme)

The Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme was developed by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) in May 2019 to recognise retailers’ excellence in the electric vehicle sector. EVA is endorsed by the Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) and the Energy Saving Trust (EST).

The scheme includes a set of standards for electric vehicle retail and aftersales that have been established to ensure that the automotive industry is ready to embrace the electrification of the UK car market

The EVA accreditation is awarded to individual dealership locations that are independently audited by the Energy Saving Trust. The independence of this process gives consumers the certainty that a retailer with the EVA accreditation is a leader in the sector.

Buying a plug-in vehicle can be more complex than purchasing an Internal Combustion Engine vehicle, due to several new factors requiring consideration at the time of purchase. These include battery range, average daily mileage and the availability of charge points.

As a result, retailers need to be able to answer all the questions a customer may have and explain the benefits of owning an electric vehicle as well as clarifying any possible confusion. The EVA scheme aims to recognise expertise and promote industry standards to benefit the consumer and support the growth of the electric vehicle sector.

“We are delighted to be part of the EVA scheme which acts to promote expertise and excellence in electric car knowledge and support. There is no question that electric cars are going to be an important part of the car market in the future and customers who are considering an electric car need the best advice on all aspects of EV ownership. We are fortunate that Hyundai offers brilliant EV products with the Ioniq and Kona and there will be more to come.”

- Chris Sturgess, Chairman of Sturgess Motor Group

“The demand for electric vehicles is growing, and the technology is different from a petrol or diesel car. Customers are often uncertain as to what is the best option for them and the EVA accreditation proves that we are well positioned to be able to offer the right advice.”

- Ben Love, The on-site ambassador for Sturgess Hyundai

Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), said: “Congratulations to Sturgess Hyundai Loughborough on obtaining their Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation. Franchised retailers have an extremely important role to play to favour the transition to EVs. We are confident the EVA badge will support retailers in communicating their EV expertise to the consumer”.

For more details, please visit the EVA website www.evapproved.co.uk

Walter E. Sturgess & Sons Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No 497010). Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows Walter E. Sturgess & Sons Ltd to act as a credit broker, not as a lender, for the introduction to a limited number of lenders and to act as an agent on behalf of the insurer for insurance distribution activities only. We can introduce you to a selected panel of lenders, which includes manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent. An introduction to a lender does not amount to independent financial advice and we act as their agent for this introduction. Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked directly to the particular franchise you are purchasing your vehicle from, who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, we then seek to introduce you to whichever of the other lenders on our panel is able to make the next best offer of finance for you. Our aim is to secure the best deal you are eligible for from our panel of lenders. Lenders may pay a fixed commission to us for introducing you to them, calculated by reference to the vehicle model or amount you borrow. Different lenders may pay different commissions for such introductions, and manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing. But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement, all of which are set by the lender concerned. If you ask us what the amount of commission is, we will tell you in good time before the Finance agreement is executed. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over. Guarantees may be required. Sturgess Newton Baker LLP is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No 497010). Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows Sturgess Newton Baker LLP to act as a credit broker, not as a lender, for the introduction to a limited number of lenders and to act as an agent on behalf of the insurer for insurance distribution activities only. We can introduce you to a selected panel of lenders, which includes manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent. An introduction to a lender does not amount to independent financial advice and we act as their agent for this introduction. Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked directly to the particular franchise you are purchasing your vehicle from, who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, we then seek to introduce you to whichever of the other lenders on our panel is able to make the next best offer of finance for you. Our aim is to secure the best deal you are eligible for from our panel of lenders. Lenders may pay a fixed commission to us for introducing you to them, calculated by reference to the vehicle model or amount you borrow. Different lenders may pay different commissions for such introductions, and manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing. But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement, all of which are set by the lender concerned. If you ask us what the amount of commission is, we will tell you in good time before the Finance agreement is executed. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over. Guarantees may be required.

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Sturgess Loughborough becomes the first retailer in Leicester to Receive Electric Vehicle Approved Accreditation