Natalie Middleton
Charge point growth welcome but more be done to make EV switch work for all
Motability Operations, which delivers the Motability Scheme and has more than 50,000 customers in electric vehicles, has greeted ChargeUK’s recently published update on EV charging network growth but said much more needs to be … Read More »
Hyundai updates Ioniq 5 with bigger batteries and extra range
Hyundai has launched a raft of updates for its Ioniq 5 electric SUV that debut exterior upgrades and new trims along with bigger batteries and increased range.
Cupra Born VZ electric hot hatch opens for orders
Cupra has opened orders for its high-performance Born VZ electric car, priced from £44,625.
Jaguar to cull two more models ahead of EV-only reinvention
JLR is axing two further models from the Jaguar line-up ahead of its major transformation as an EV-only brand.
Mer equips historic complex for modern era with ultra-rapid chargers
EV charging firm Mer has partnered with Dean Clough to install ultra-rapid EV chargers at its historical, 22-acre mixed-use mill complex in Halifax.
EV charging points should change tack to boost adoption
EV charging sites need to stop trying to mimic petrol stations to boost the mass adoption of electric vehicles, according to charging solutions provider Virta.
Electric vehicle ‘out of charge’ breakdowns fall to all-time low
The percentage of EV breakdowns caused by vehicles running out of power reached a record low in June, according to new data from the AA.
Residents in flats say EV switch is too challenging
Almost half over flat residents believe that switching to an EV is too challenging due to where they live.
Global battery demand to quadruple by 2030 as EV sales rise, Bain reports
Global battery demand is expected to quadruple by 2030 as electric vehicle sales continue to rise, according to Bain & Company.
EV adoption ‘great divide’ is widening, finds BVRLA Leasing Outlook
Private and business driver demand for electric cars continue to diverge, creating concerns about the long-term success of the drive to decarbonise.
UK must reinstate 2030 ICE phase-out for cars and vans, say climate advisors
The UK must reinstate the 2030 phase-out of new fossil-fuel car and van sales to reach a critical net zero goal, the Climate Change Committee says.
Briggs Equipment to go EV-only under new Zenith fleet deal
Briggs Equipment is moving to a company car scheme focused solely on low-emission vehicles under a new fleet deal with Zenith.
Renault Trafic E-Tech eLCV on sale with 186-mile range
Renault’s fully electric Trafic E-Tech is now on sale, delivering up to 186 miles of range plus rapid charging up to 50kW.
Lombard enters salary sacrifice sector with new plug-in product
Asset finance firm Lombard has launched a new salary sacrifice scheme to help drivers go electric.
One in five businesses have no plans to cut fleet emissions, YouGov survey reveals
One in five (21%) of businesses have no fixed plans to reduce their fleet emissions, according to new research by Gofor.
Hands-free electric car charging demonstrated in new video
Rocsys, a global specialist in hands-free charging solutions, has developed and demonstrated a new automatic charging solution for passenger EVs in a claimed world-first.
Barron McCann announces move into EV charging market
Technology Barron McCann is expanding into EV charging repair and maintenance solutions, pledging to support charge point operators with 99% charge point availability thanks to its existing field engineering capabilities.
ZeroMission secures £2.3m investment to accelerate electric commercial fleets
ZeroMission, a leading provider of a fleet management platform for commercial EVs, has secured £2.3m ($3m) funding to continue its growth and expansion strategy.
Public EV charging by fleets up 264% in last year, finds Allstar
Business use of public and home charging is soaring as fleets embrace EVs, according to a new report from Allstar.
