Tag: electriccars
No more planning applications needed for EV charging point installations
The Government has removed planning red tape making it easier for EV owners and businesses to install chargers, helping the switch to electric and for drivers to save money.
Used electric cars lose half their value in two years - manufacturers blamed for discounting new prices
New analysis suggests that a 24-month-old battery car sold to the trade in April on average retained just 47% of its original new cost.
Volvo to slash 15% of its workforce thanks to low EV demand
The Swedish car giant has revealed it will cut 3,000 white-collar jobs as it battles against the slowdown of EV sales across the globe and poor April sales figures.
Electric vehicle fires almost double in two years
Lithium-ion battery vehicle blazes surged almost 100% between 2022-2024, as e-transport became more popular.
Alpine unveils its A390 electric SUV: Bosses say it will be 'a racing car in a suit'
The new Tesla-rivalling EV was launched at the company's headquarters in Dieppe. Bosses said it will provide 'an extraordinary driving experience'.
Thinking about buying an EV but have concerns? Now you can ask your local MP!
A new tool launched by EVA England aims to connect you with your MP so you can voice your EV concerns and get answers as well as prompt change.
The 'Tesla-killer' that's now outselling the US giant's EVs in Europe
Chinese car maker BYD (Build Your Dreams) has sold more EVs in Europe than Tesla for the first time, as Chinese car makers continue to dominate and Tesla's sales slump.
Government to dump 'Tesla Tax' on new electric cars introduced in April as industry warns it's stifling EV demand
Changes to the Expensive Car Supplement levied on EVs will be made at the next Budget 'to make it easier to buy electric cars,' Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said in a letter.
Micra is back... but as an EV: Nissan's supermini enters an electric era after 40 years on sale in Britain
Nissan has provided new details of its forthcoming compact EV it hopes will help change its fortunes in the wake of its multi-billion-pound cost-saving drive to save the company.
EV batteries could be revived with 'miracle' new material
Used EV batteries could be made 'new' again as scientists discover new thermodynamics-defying materials that revives battery performance.
New Twingo e-Tech details revealed - and the EV will cost £17,000
Renault's confirmed its new sub-£17k Twingo EV, inspired by the 90s car, will be sold in the UK making it one of the cheapest electric cars when it arrives in 2026.
The new batteries and tech helping make EVs much cheaper
VW, General Motors and Ford have all revealed new cheaper EV batteries which contain less nickel. It'll help bring new EV prices down in the next few years.
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.
