Natalie Middleton
Gofor bolsters salary sacrifice offer with home charging solutions
Gofor has teamed up with Vchrgd Technologies to offer home charging to its salary sacrifice customers.
Tesla low for servicing and brake costs, but heavy on tyres, finds Cap HPI
Tesla has the lowest servicing costs in the list of top 20 manufacturers but slips to 16th for total service and maintenance (SMR) costs.
Lack of fleet SMR infrastructure for EV challenger brands could increase offroad time
Fleets need to be aware that service, maintenance and repair (SMR) is becoming increasingly complex as new manufacturers enter the UK market, according to i247 Group.
New van market at three-year high but eLCV demand plummets
The UK new van market has recorded its best April for three years but battery electric van (BEV) uptake continues to decline.
University of Warwick to get one of UK’s largest campus charging sites
The University of Warwick is working with charge point operator Zest to install one of the UK’s largest university campus charging facilities.
New car BEV outlook downgraded as private demand weakens
The UK market outlook for battery electric vehicles (BEV) demand in 2024 has been downgraded on the back of flagging demand from private buyers, prompting renewed calls for government-led incentives.
EV-suitable tyres could bump up range 7%, says Michelin
Electric vehicle drivers could gain around 700 miles of additional mileage and pocket £119 in savings per year by simply having EV-suitable tyres, according to Michelin.
Pod Point launches Solo 3S EV home charger with solar integration
Pod Point has launched a new solar-integrated home charger to help drivers power EVs for zero cost and zero carbon.
Toyota launches EV home charging solution
Toyota has launched a domestic charge point to simplify the switch to electric vehicles.
UK hits milestone of 60,000 EV charge points as installation rates soar
The UK has passed the milestone of 60,000 public charging points – and is on track to reach 100,000 public charging devices in summer 2025.
Used EV prices down 16.8% in a year but younger EVs record growth
The used EV market remains highly volatile, showing a big slump in average values but growth for younger models.
Renault Symbioz hybrid SUV brings fight to Nissan Qashqai
Renault is launching a new hybrid midsize SUV, dubbed the Symbioz and challenging the Nissan Qashqai and Ford Puma.
More than one in five cars sold globally this year expected to be electric
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has published a bullish report on the outlook for global electric vehicle demand in the near- and long-term.
Concern for Tesla Supercharger future following mass layoffs
Future plans for Tesla’s Supercharger network are up in the air, following reports that the company has laid off almost the entire division responsible for it.
New Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV on sale
Audi has revealed pricing and specification for the Q6 e-tron, which is on sale now.
Club Car ramps up production of electric utility vehicles to target UK fleets
Club Car, a global manufacturer of electric utility vehicles for personal and commercial use, has increased production of its street-legal Urban range of commercial vehicles to help European fleets go electric.
Majority of drivers expect local councils to lead on-street charging rollout
Motorists across the UK are increasingly putting their faith in local councils to improve on-street charging provision.
BT ‘green box’ gets new lease of life as EV charger
BT Group has powered up its first EV charge point transformed from one of the company’s old street cabinets.
ZEV mandate could cause drop in new vehicle supply, Cox Automotive warns
The UK new car market could exceed two million sales in 2024 but the ZEV mandate could impact supplies, Cox Automotive has warned.
UK’s public charge point network grows 49% in 12 months
The number of public EV chargers installed in the UK reached just south of 60,000 devices at the start of April 2024, latest official figures show.
