Natalie Middleton
Toyota’s Urban Cruiser revived as compact electric SUV
Toyota has pulled the covers off its Urban Cruiser compact electric SUV ahead of its arrival in Q3 2025.
EDF’s EV customers to earn money for supporting the grid
Energy firm EDF has secured its first Distribution System Operator flexibility contracts that could see its customers lower their bills for EV charging.
Pope Francis goes electric with G-Wagon Popemobile
Mercedes-Benz has supplied the Vatican with an all-electric ‘Popemobile’ in time for the 2025 Jubilee.
Geely-owned Farizon brand to break into UK with 225-mile range electric van
Chinese automotive giant Geely is entering the UK commercial vehicle sector via its dedicated commercial vehicle brand, Farizon.
Revamped Citroën C4 and C4 X get bolder looks and major price cut for electric ë-C4
Citroën’s new-look C4 family hatchback, C4 X saloon and their electric counterparts are launching in the UK, complete with a big price cut for the ë-C4 hatchback.
Paua expands EV charging network with EZ-Charge alliance
Paua has forged a deal with public charging network EZ-Charge, broadening EV charging options for business and fleet drivers nationwide.
FleetEV welcomes two new board members
Electric vehicle services provider FleetEV has welcomed Caro Wild and Hannah Williams in advisory positions.
SSEN tests new solutions to manage peak electricity demand
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), the distribution network operator for central southern England and the north of Scotland, is testing new solutions and services to find new ways of managing peak electricity demand … Read More »
Peugeot completes electric line-up with E-408 fastback arrival
Peugeot’s E-408 fastback is now on sale, delivering up to 281 miles of range and cementing the brand’s EV line-up.
Skoda rings in next EV chapter with arrival of Elroq compact SUV
Škoda’s Elroq electric compact SUV has entered the UK market, priced from £31,500 and delivering up to 360 miles of range.
Entry-level Polestar 3 model gets official 438-mile range
The entry-level Polestar 3 SUV has been officially rated with a 438-mile WLTP range, giving it the longest range in its class.
Fleet refuelling and recharging at lowest cost since before cost-of-living crisis
The cost to refuel cars and vans – either at the pump or at the charger for EVs – is now at the lowest cost since before the cost-of-living crisis, bringing positive news for … Read More »
Fastned and Places for London advance plans for new public charging hubs
Ultra-rapid charging network Fastned and Places for London, the TfL property company, are advancing plans to rapidly expand London’s public electric vehicle charging network under a new joint venture.
Worse yet to come on EV residual value crisis, leasing and fleet sector warned
The electric vehicle crisis is set to deepen further, bringing further disruption to leasing firms, fleets and the automotive sector.
Van market posts second best-ever November but concerns for EVs and pickups
UK registrations of new light commercial vehicles have risen 10.5% in the second-best November on record but concerns are mounting over uptake of battery electric vans (BEVs) and pickups.
Government’s advisory electric rate leaving fleet EV drivers out of pocket
Electric vehicle business drivers are being left out of pocket by hundreds of pounds a year when relying on official government reimbursement rates.
Fleet sales falter but EV uptake surges on back of discounts
New car registrations have fallen for the second month running while EV uptake rose on the back of major discounting as the market races to meet the ZEV mandate targets.
Vehicle-to-grid could slash fleet EV charging cost to £250 a year
Vehicle-to-grid charging could significantly slash average EV charging costs, delivering massive savings for fleets.
Ford starts electric motor production at Halewood
Ford has started production of electric motors at its Halewood plant for its new electric vehicles.
Delivery roadmap for UK net zero transport launches
A Delivery Roadmap that establishes the interventions required across key policy areas for net zero transport has launched today by Zemo Partnership.
