Web Developer for EvoltTrader, a UK EV Marketplace

Job ID: 39569853

Budget: $750 – $1,500 USD

Project Brief: EVOLTTRADER.co.uk – Electric Vehicle Marketplace (UK)

I'm looking for a reliable and experienced web developer or team to build EvoltTrader.co.uk – a clean, fast, scalable listing platform focused exclusively on electric vehicles in the UK.

The goal is to create a mobile-friendly, modern, and intuitive platform that allows both private users and motor traders to easily submit, manage, and browse EV listings.


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Core MVP Features – Scope Overview

General Platform Goals:

Clean, modern, and responsive UI (mobile-first)

Fast performance – optimized code and lightweight frontend

Flexible and scalable architecture

Built to be fully portable (no vendor lock-in)

Hosted on Cloudways (DigitalOcean)



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Private Users:

Can submit one-time EV listings without account creation

Listing duration and pricing configurable via admin

Stripe integration for secure payments (incl. Apple Pay / Google Pay)

Promo/voucher system (e.g. code "EVOLTSTART" = 1 free listing)

Contact form with option to show phone number (only to logged-in users)



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Trader Accounts:

Registration with monthly subscription plans (configurable)

Monthly listing limits (e.g. 10 or 20 listings/month)

Listings auto-renew unless removed

Trader dashboard with ability to manage listings and view stats

Each listing shows trader logo, name, and "Verified Trader" badge

Admin can edit any trader settings (no hardcoding)



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Vehicle Listings:

Support for up to 8 images (image counter e.g. 1/8)

Full EV specification fields:

Make, Model, Year, Mileage

Body type, Gearbox, Drive type

Battery size, Range, Charging time (home/public), Plug type

Doors, Seats, Boot space, Keys, Registration date

Write-off category: Cat S / N / Unrecorded

Highlights (e.g. “PAN ROOF, LED LIGHTS”)

Free-text description


Tags & badges:

New / Sponsored / Finance Available / Cat S / Cat N




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Finance Option (Traders Only):

Listing form checkbox: “Finance Available”

Displays icon on listing cards and detail page


System should allow future fields:

Finance type (PCP, lease, etc.), deposit %, monthly from (£), external finance link




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Filters & Search:

Sticky filter/search bar with live AJAX filtering

Sort by: Price, Distance, Year, Mileage, Newest

Filter options:

Price, Make, Model, Battery Range, Charging Time, Plug Type

Drive Type, Body Type, Seats, Doors, Write-off Status, Finance Available

Seller type (Private / Trader), Keyword search




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Homepage Sections:

Hero banner with EV search bar

Category blocks (e.g. Tesla, SUVs, Hatchbacks)

Latest listings

“Why EvoltTrader” section

EV store section (affiliate products: chargers, cables, etc.)



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Monetization:

Admin can control pricing via backend

One-time listing price (e.g. £5.99)

Trader plans and listing limits

Promo code system


Stripe payments (credit/debit + Apple Pay / Google Pay)

Trader listings hidden if subscription expires

Listings auto-expire after configured duration



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Monthly Payment Estimator:

Simple on-page calculator (no third-party integration)

Inputs: Price, Deposit %, Term, APR → Output: Estimated monthly cost



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Admin Panel:

Clear, non-technical backend for managing:

Listings, Users (private/traders), Subscriptions, Promo codes, Payments


Listings auto-expire automatically

No manual listing approval – publish after payment



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User Dashboards:

Trader Dashboard: Manage/edit listings, see stats, renew

Private User Dashboard: Manage single listing (edit, renew, delete)

Dashboards must be simple and mobile-optimized



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DVLA API Integration (READY):

You will be provided with a working API key for UK vehicle data lookup (VRM):

Autofill Make, Model, Year, Colour, Battery, Write-off status, MOT, etc.

Used in the listing form (optional for users)

Autofilled fields should remain editable before submission



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Future Integrations (not part of MVP):

Tiered visibility levels for trader listings (Basic / Pro / Elite)

Leasing / finance offers via affiliate links (no FCA activity)

Advanced stats and saved searches for users



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Copyright & Ownership:

All code/design/assets are 100% owned by the client

Developer may not reuse/resell platform elements

Optional: sign copyright transfer agreement



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Please Provide:

Suggested tech stack (not fixed to WordPress – performance is key)

Approximate timeline and budget estimate

Portfolio or links to similar listing projects (preferred)