Weak UK demand for electric vehicle charging sparks investor alarm
- Pod Point's revenues are expected to be more than a tenth below expectations due to weak private sales of electric vehicles in the UK, with projected revenues of £53 million in 2024 instead of £60 million.
- The company reported net cash of £5.3 million at the end of 2024, significantly below the expected £15 million, largely due to reduced home charger installations.
- Pod Point's shares fell by a third after missing its sales target, and the company faces a challenging market with rising costs impacting consumer demand for electric vehicles.
- Car manufacturers are lobbying to weaken strict sales targets for electric vehicles, while Pod Point's Chief Executive, Melanie Lane, noted that 2024 has been a transitional year for the company's financial performance.
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