Tag: electriccars
Over £275k of unwanted electric cars dumped at the roadside in Nottingham after US Tesla rival went bust
Nine brand new EVs have been abandoned on a public road after the Tesla-rivalling manufacturer went into liquidation last year.
Britain's best-selling car has gone electric - can Ford's Puma Gen-E become the dominant EV too?
Ford's best-selling Puma SUV has gone all-electric. Will the sub-£30k Puma Gen-E become Ford's first best-seller EV? Freda Lewis-Stempel drove it in Spain to find out.
Will new checks make buying a second-hand electric car a safe bet?
A new EV Check Plus aims to help second-hand EV buyers feel confident snapping as it gives feedback on battery issues, performance and vehicle history.
Ford turns electric Transit van into a mobile SAUNA
The 'E-Sauna' is powered by the E-Transit's built-in Pro Power Onboard system, meaning it can be deployed virtually anywhere without the need for external power hook-ups.
How performance cars are being perfected in the Arctic Circle
What makes a performance car? Arctic Circle winter testing is where performance brands perfect their cars - come ice driving with Freda Lewis-Stempel and Polestar cars.
Why are electric cars getting cheaper? Here's three reasons new EVs now cost as little as £15,000
'Affordable' electric cars are here. 2025 will see a raft of £15k new EVs hitting the market. So, how and why are EVs finally getting cheaper?
Major carmaker cuts electric vehicle sales target by more than 20% for 2030
In response to a slow EV uptake and increasing uncertainty over US tariffs, the manufacturer slashed 340k zero-emission models from its 2030 global sales targets.
Ford has turned an electric Transit van into a mobile SAUNA
The 'E-Sauna' is powered by the E-Transit's built-in Pro Power Onboard system, meaning it can be deployed virtually anywhere without the need for external power hook-ups.
Ford to provide FREE home chargers and installation with every electric car purchase in latest bid to boost sales
Ford's 'Power Promise' will gift all new Ford EV buyers - cars and vans - a home charger, free installation, plus a 10,00-mile energy bonus. It's the first offering of its kind.
Ex-Motability EV bargains: Drivers could save £3,000 buying nearly new cars, says What Car?
Automotive magazine What Car? said these cars are being listed for 14 per cent below typical average used prices, presenting huge value for money to buyers.
Most new electric cars to be hit with £2,125 'luxury' tax under revamped VED rules
Changes to car tax will see all new EVs priced over £40,000 stung with an 'expensive car supplement' costing £425 annually for five years.
Most new electric cars to be hit with £2,125 'luxury' tax under VED rules from today
Changes to car tax will see all new EVs priced over £40,000 stung with an 'expensive car supplement' costing £425 annually for five years.
EV owners hit with £22.3m double whammy of car tax and higher charging bills from today
EV owners will collectively pay millions more a month to run their cars as they pay car tax for the first time and Ofgem's price cap kicks in.
MG S5 EV SUV: Is this the best affordable electric family car yet?
MG's latest EV is a small SUV offering that can manage almost 300 miles on a charge and costs less than £28.5K. Is it the best budget SUV offering for electric car buyers yet?
BYD Dolphin Surf city EV will cost around £15,000 and offer 'best value' for buyers
China's BYD has revealed a c.£15k EV will arrive in the UK soon called the Dolphin Surf. It's said to offer the 'best value' so what will you get for that price?
