The worldwide electric vehicle industry has turned a corner – the number of global plug-in vehicle deliveries is growing higher each year. With people increasingly environmentally conscious, opting for an EV is eco-keen choice. So, what’s driven this change in fortunes and is it sustainable?

Ridepanda is the first platform of its kind – a one-stop e-ride shop that helps people find the right electric vehicle for their needs. Based in the US, the brand’s early success reflects a burgeoning interest in sustainable, safe, and long-term forms of alternative transport.

Electric vehicles have gone from being slow and boring to packed with geeky features thanks to Tesla's constant innovation in the car industry. But in Europe, the Renault Zoe has topped best-selling lists thanks to its affordability, accessibility, and functional nature.

The uptake of electric vehicles has boomed since they made their debut in the early 2010s. But with the price point of EVs and entrenched habits proving a barrier to usage, German start-up &Charge is using the loyalty scheme model to make climate change a frictionless part of daily life.