Tag: electric cars
Drivers warned over Blue Badge rule change from Monday
Disabled drivers may be unable to take advantage of major electric car discounts due to affordability criteria, according to experts.
First four car models that will qualify for £1,500 discount
The £650million Electric Car Grant (ECG) is part of a wider £4.5billion government strategy to cut emissions
China's rival to Tesla offers huge deal to everyone in the UK
The Chinese carmaker has reacted to the Government's electric car scheme by increasing aspects of its offering to UK customers.
Drivers selling their car must beat deadline or 'could miss out on thousands'
Anyone looking to sell their car has been given a deadline by which they need to do so in order to avoid 'considerable' losses on the vehicle.
Popular China SUV could be up to £100,000 cheaper than new Range Rover
A Chinese electric car proving popular among UK buyers could be a major threat to Range Rover in the SUV market.
Brits warned over spare tyre mistake that could trigger police stop
Typically space saver tyres have a speed limit of 50 mph and provide less grip than regular tyres because they are narrower and have reduced tread, affecting the vehicle's handling
‘I bought an electric car - now I hate it and wish I had a petrol or diesel’
A frustrated motorist new to electric vehicles has blasted their vehicle and even suggested they wanted an old petrol or diesel model.
'I’m a car expert - these are the 3 best used cars for under £10k'
Motorists looking at buying second hand used cars may need to look no further than one of these three top picks.
Thousands of households with a driveway could face £1,000 bill by 2030
Households with driveways could be forced to pay up to £1,000 to replace a vital component before 2030.
Worst part of UK to own an EV named as £63m investment unveiled
The investment is designed to accelerate the move to net zero, back British manufacturing and create greener jobs, all the while lowering transport costs for families
Hugely popular EV with 500-mile range could be banned from £3,750 grant
The policy aims to support the switchover to electric and help the UK reach climate goals, but could limit Brit consumers’ access to some of the most advanced and affordable EVs on the market
Furious learner driver forced to travel 50 miles just to take his test
Until the backlog is dealt with, learner drivers must not only prepare for the practicalities of the road, but also the laborious logistical ordeal of booking a driving test
Brits warned over £2,500 fine and driving ban for ignoring important letter
Ignoring these notices from your manufacturer not only jeopardises the safety of all road users, but can also lead to significant legal and financial consequences
Simple car hack which could save drivers £590 as weather hots up again
Following these simple steps could save Brit drivers hundreds of pounds, especially with temperatures predicted to reach 39C in parts of the UK in August
UK government's blunt response as scheme to get people buying more EVs is criticised
After critics questioned the reach of the government's Electric Car Grant due to the ineligibility of a large number of models, a spokesperson hit back defending the initiative