SMA Vehicle Remarketing’s Birmingham centre is the first in the group to install an electric charging point on site.

SMA says the move reflects a commitment to growing demand, but more importantly a forward looking plan to embrace expected growth in electric vehicles sales, both cars and commercials, in the future.

“We are anticipating a rapid increase in the electric/hybrid market in the coming years," said SMA’s national operations director Eddie Thomson.

"A significant commitment to increasing the network of charging points, a shift from ownership to usage by consumers and positive taxation policies, all support our belief.

"We aim to support the move to electric and be seen as early adopters’ in the remarketing of these vehicles with charging points and on-site EV expertise across our Group to support this commitment."