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Natalie Middleton

Volvo EX30 electric baby SUV on sale from £33,795  

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 Volvo has opened orders for the EX30 – its smallest-ever SUV and a “cornerstone” in its plans to go fully electric from 2030.

Peugeot 2008 and e-2008 get bolder design and longer range

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Peugeot’s updated 2008 line-up opens for orders next week, ushering in bolder design, new technologies and longer range for the fully electric e-2008.

Battery health concerns are number one barrier for used electric vehicle buyers

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Assurances on the health of second-hand EV batteries could dramatically increase electric vehicle take-up, helping to fast-track the UK’s EV transition by more than a decade.

Mazda CX-60 PHEV drops to 8% BiK brand

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Mazda’s CX-60 PHEV now qualifies for the 8% Benefit-in-Kind bracket, resulting in reduced company car tax for fleet drivers.

Fiat launches £3k electric car grant for 500e

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Fiat has launched its own electric car ‘grant’ in the UK, compensating for the defunct Plug-in Car Grant.

Fleet Alliance teams with Diode for new EV readiness tool

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Leasing and fleet management specialist Fleet Alliance has introduced a new solution to help businesses assess whether they are ready to make the transition to electric vehicles.

Postcode lottery for EV-qualified technicians could hamper electric switch

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Big gaps in the availability of technicians qualified to work on electric vehicles could undermine consumer confidence, new research reveals.

Van registrations up but EV adoption needs concerted action

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The new van market continued its rebound in May, but the industry says “every lever must be pulled to support the electric switch”.

Lexus enters compact SUV sector with ‘breakthrough’ hybrid LBX

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Lexus has made its move into the compact SUV sector with the unveiling of its hybrid-only LBX crossover.

LeasePlan rolls out EV dashboard timer to help cut charger queues

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LeasePlan has launched a new dashboard timer for its EV customers, which it says could help improve charging wait times and driver communications.

Allstar boosts fleet charging network with InstaVolt partnership

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Allstar has grown its UK-wide charging network further under a new tie-up with InstaVolt.

Electric car registrations soar but speed of shift needs to accelerate

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New car registrations rose 16.7% in May supported by fast-rising EV take-up but the auto industry has called for increased action to drive demand.

Ohme is new charging partner for Pentagon Motor Group

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Smart-charging company Ohme is the new official charging partner for the Pentagon Motor Group, part of Motus Group (UK).

EV drivers using public chargers overnight save up to £260 a year

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Electric vehicle owners using public chargers overnight are on track to save up to £260 a year, according to new research undertaken by EV charging app Bonnet.

Saints Southwest gets electric wheels for fleet

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Coaching and education organisation Saints Southwest has added an electric vehicle to its fleet after partnering up with South West Nissan’s dealership in Wellington, Somerset.

Waypoint Asset Management teams with InstaVolt to install rapid chargers at UK sites

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Property manager Waypoint Asset Management has signed up InstaVolt to install rapid chargers at locations across the UK.

Servicesure Autocentres partners with Recharge Rescue to support EV drivers

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National garage programme Servicesure Autocentres has teamed up with Recharge Rescue; an insured product specifically designed for EV drivers providing 24/7 emergency roadside charging.

Home electric vehicle charging costs to drop

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The forthcoming electricity price reductions will ensure home EV charging costs drop but drivers can easily lower them more, according to Ohme.

Almost one in four car models available in fully electric form

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The choice and driving range of electric vehicle models has significantly expanded in recent years, delivering “an electric car choice for every need”.

JLR owner poised to pick UK for electric car battery plant, say reports

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JLR parent company Tata is set to choose the UK as the location for its electric car battery plant in Europe, the BBC has reported.