Tag: electriccars
German car giant unveils WIRELESS charging for its new electric SUV: Here's how it works...
Buyers of its latest plush electric model can benefit from one of the most convenient new features to be added to the EV ownership experience yet.
The electric Audi TT: German giant unveils striking concept that signals return to the sports car market in 2027
Having axed production of the TT in 2023, and the £100k R8 just four months later in March 2024, Audi hasn't had a dedicated sports car for over 12 months. But it will from 2027.
Electric car range almost halves when driving in heatwaves
A test by What Car? drove three popular EVs through the 'frying pan of Andalusia' in Spain, enduring temperatures between 32 and 44 degrees.
Seven EVs from Citroen, Peugeot, Skoda, Toyota and Vauxhall get Electric Car Grants
The inclusion of these models takes eligibility for the Electric Car Grant up to 35 cars in total.
Tesla launches new Model Y Performance: It's a practical electric SUV with 'adrenaline-charged' speed
The Model Y Performance has been unleashed with a staggering 460bhp electric drivetrain and a 0-to-62mph time quicker than a £160,000 Porsche 911 GT3.
Two in three EV drivers have queued for more than 10 minutes for a public charger
Direct Line polled 1,000 EV owners and found that the average delay to use a public charger is 22 minutes. However, some said they've had to sit in queues for two hours.
Ministers get stingy with EV discounts: Price cap added to Electric Car Grant to exclude more luxurious models
The Government's Electric Car Grant (ECG) is barely a month old and already ministers have introduced a new stipulation to restrict the number of vehicles qualifying for discounts.
First EV models to receive Labour's full £3,750 Electric Car Grant confirmed
The DfT has confirmed another six cars eligible for the taxpayer-funded scheme, with a pair of Ford models the first to meet the Government's strict criteria to be awarded the £3,750 saving.
Mercedes-Benz sets new world record for most miles covered in a day by an electric car
The monumental feat was achieved using the recently-unveiled AMG GT XX concept - a super-saloon prototype previewing what Mercedes family cars could look like in the future.
Cheap Chinese electric vehicles will dominate UK roads if European car makers retain focus on upmarket SUVs
Chinese EV makers have already secured a 10% share of the UK's new car market - and a new report says they are poised to dominate Britain's roads in the coming years.
The EV boy racer boom is here: Seven electric hot hatches that deliver petrolhead thrills
For decades, boy racers have been enjoying the thrills of hot hatches. Now, they're being replaced by souped-up EVs. Here's seven of the best options on sale now.
Electric vehicle charging revolution stalls
Only 10,519 public chargers were installed in the UK in the first seven months of the year - or just under 50 a day. This is below the 54 a day built last year.
Which EVs have been discounted by the Government? Every model that qualifies for the Electric Car Grant
As new eligible models are being announced on a weekly basis, we've compiled all the info you need to know into one guide.
Government confirms Plug-In Van Grant extension - how much can white van man save by going electric?
The Government has announced its Plug-In Van and Truck Grant will be extended through to at least 2027 offering discounts on commercial EVs of between £2,500 and £25,000.
Volkswagen now charges some EV owners a monthly fee to unlock full power from their electric cars
If you thought paying an extra monthly subscription to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to go ad free was bad, VW is now charging a recurring fee to unlock the full power of customers' electric cars.