Tag: electriccars
2026 Toyota bZ Has Longer Range, Better Looks And A Slightly Less Silly But Actually More Confusing Name Than bZ4X
Toyota is simplifying the EV's name in the U.S., now just calling it the bZ for 2026.
Car parks could be covered in solar panels to deliver EV charging as part of latest Net Zero push
Solar canopies or 'solar carports' could become the new norm in car parks across the UK as the government looks to increase cheap EV charging.
Revealed: How much cheaper it is to service an EV compared to a petrol car over five years
A new study has calculated the average total cost of maintaining an EV vs traditional cars.
Battery experts warn electric car fires will increase unless decades-old technology is improved
With the UK fire service already reporting a 33% year-on-year increase in electric car blazes in Britain, the problem is only going to rise as EVs become mainstream.
Not Zero! Parliament scraps its own EV chargers due to 'health and safety'
Westminster MPs have reportedly been informed they can't use EV chargers on the parliamentary estate on 'health and safety' grounds - leaving MPs queuing for four chargers.
Charging an electric car at home is still CHEAPER than filling up with petrol
The AA's latest EV Recharge Report for March shows that people who charge at home pay just 5.6p/mile for standard rate domestic charging compared to 11.8p/mile for petrol.
Is life a beach with the Renault 4 or another EV wipeout? We test the £27k practical electric family car - and its claim to swallow a surfboard
Ray Massey has travelled to the Portuguese coast to test the new electric Renault 4 - and its claims to be practical enough to carry a surfboard inside. So can it deliver?
New electric car MOT tests could be introduced in Britain - here's why
The Government has refused to rule out changes to the MOT test to include specific checks for electric cars in-line with changes being made in the EU.
Electric Range Rover completes Arctic Circle test as it bids to become the 'world's most capable luxury SUV'
The Range Rover Electric is expected to be revealed in production form towards the end of this year, with first deliveries arriving in early 2026.
Mercedes to replace steering wheel with futuristic spaceship-like yoke for its latest EV
The German car giant will soon offer a cut-away steering wheel design for its flagship EV alongside a new 'steer-by-wire' system. We explain how it works and if it's legal.
Could EV battery health certificates convince more drivers to buy a used electric car?
The longevity of battery life remains a major hurdle for second-hand car buyers who fear getting stung with a massive bill of up to £30k to replace a battery.
Iconic 1980s Renault 5 Turbo to return as a £135k electric 'beast' in 2027
One of the numerous complaints drivers have about electric vehicles is they're boring and all a bit samey. But nobody's told Renault...
Mercedes previews Vision V electric limo with a 65-inch telly and karaoke bar mode
The 'private lounge' area is divided from the chauffeur by an enormous 65-inch TV screen, which can retract into the ceiling. Check out some of the MPVs other business-class features.
How EV makers are trying to make them sound, feel and drive like petrol cars - but can you be tricked?
We look at how manufacturers are employing different tactics to make their EVs feel like combustion engine cars. But will it help accelerate sales?
The EV graveyard is cleared! Abandoned new electric cars worth £275k dumped on Nottingham road are collected - and will be sold at auction
The eight EVs, which we showed abandoned at the roadside in Nottingham yesterday, were recovered last night and are being prepared for sale at auction alongside another 35 new examples.
