JLR says it is a deliberate plan with a new model produced in Solihull launching next month.

The firms will share EV technology as they face slowing sales growth and competition from Chinese rivals.

Sheffield Council say at one point just two of its 27 chargers were in operation due to the thefts.

Just over a third of the cars and vans in Lancashire are expected to be electric or hybrid by 2030.

Cornwall Council estimates that thousands of public charging points will be needed by 2030.

All 25 of the incentives of up to £4,000 towards electric vans have been applied for.

The three-story structure will feature charging points for vehicles and solar panels.

The chancellor promises money for green technology but makes no mention of the Coventry scheme.