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Natalie Middleton

New Peugeot E-3008 debuts with 435-mile range

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Peugeot has premiered its new E-3008 electric SUV, which goes on sale in February 2024 with up to 435 miles of range.

Motability pairs with Osprey for charging accessibility reviews

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Motability Operations is working with Osprey Charging to assess public charging accessibility and where action is needed under a new trial scheme.

EV subscription firm Onto enters administration

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Electric car subscription giant Onto Holdings has called in administrators after failing to secure extra cash from its shareholders.

Mercedes-Benz eCitan now available to order

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Mercedes-Benz Vans has opened orders for its inaugural eCitan small van, priced from £33,995 (excl. VAT and Plug-in Van Grant).

Raw Charging activates EV chargers at Pennyhill Park Hotel and Spa

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Raw Charging has gone live with new EV chargers at Pennyhill Park Hotel and Spa, part of the Exclusive Collection of hotels and spas and home to the England rugby team’s training ground.

Milk & More saves over £2m a year with EV shift

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Milk & More has slashed more than £2m a year off its fleet operating costs by transitioning to electric vehicles, backed by Geotab solutions.

Cost and charging concerns still hampering electric van adoption

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Van fleets continue to charge ahead with EV adoption but concerns about affordability and charging infrastructure show no sign of abating.

National Grid passes 1,000th electric vehicle milestone

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National Grid has hit the landmark of 1,000+ electric vehicles on its UK fleet, supporting its commitment to having a 100% electric light duty fleet by 2030.

BMW invests £600m in Oxford plant for all-electric Mini production

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BMW Group is to invest £600m to transform its Oxford plant for production of the electric Mini from 2026.

Peugeot E-3008 previewed ahead of full reveal

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Peugeot has previewed the new E-3008, revealing its exterior design ahead of its full world premiere next week.

EV switch spells end to fleet driver badge snobbery, finds LeasePlan

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The switch to electric vehicles is putting an end to badge snobbery as fleet drivers prioritise vehicle availability and price, rather than make.

Paua extends EV charge card with InstaVolt rapid charging network

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Paua has expanded its EV charging card for fleets with the addition of InstaVolt’s rapid charging network.

Eurofins deploys further Vauxhall Vivaro Electric vans to support ambitious eco target

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Eurofins Food and Water Testing UK has expanded its EV fleet with new Vauxhall electric vans in line with its mission to slash carbon emissions.

Raw Charging celebrates World EV Day with free charging offer again

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Raw Charging is marking World EV Day 2023 by offering drivers the opportunity to charge for free across a variety of destinations on Saturday 9 September.

Local authorities invited to apply for latest stage of LEVI funding

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Selected local authority areas across England are invited to apply for their allocated share of £343m in stage two of the Government’s local electric vehicle infrastructure (LEVI) fund.

Government action needed to shore up falling consumer confidence in EVs

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Auto industry experts are calling on the Government to take swift action as consumer confidence in electric cars drops significantly.

‘UK’s largest’ public EV charging hub opens at NEC Birmingham

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A new ‘Gigahub’ said to be the UK’s largest public EV charging hub has opened at the NEC in Birmingham.

Dealers split over type of EVs needed to spark used car demand

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Dealers are divided over the type of used electric vehicles (EVs) that are needed to generate greater customer interest, new research suggests.

FairCharge and RAC launch UK’s first public charging charter to drive EV adoption

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EV campaign group FairCharge has partnered with the RAC to create the UK’s first charter for electric vehicle public charging.

Octopus EV and Co Charger to unlock potential of community charging

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Octopus Electric Vehicles has teamed up with Co Charger to help close up the EV charging gap by promoting community charging.