Natalie Middleton
Dacia to shake up EV sector with low-cost Spring electric hatch
Dacia has revealed its all-electric Spring hatchback, set to become the UK’s “most affordable” electric car with expected pricing of around £17,000.
Volvo renames XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge electric crossovers
Volvo has rebranded its XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge electric crossovers with new EX40 and EC40 designations.
Toyota Prius returns to UK with all-new plug-in hybrid
The Toyota Prius is back in the UK with an all-new plug-in hybrid model, priced from £37,315.
Pod Point brings in ex-Shell executive Melanie Lane as CEO
Pod Point has appointed Melanie Lane as chief executive officer with effect from 1 May 2024.
Trojan Energy to power on-street charging growth with new board members
Trojan Energy, a specialist in on-street electric vehicle charging, has appointed Chris Waples, Terry Hart and Keith Barclay to the company’s board of directors.
EV charging start-up Evios secures £4m in funding
Evios, owner of premium home charge point provider Andersen EV, has secured £4m in a latest round of funding to drive growth plans.
Fiat calls on government to reinstate Plug-in Car Grant in Spring Budget
Fiat has renewed its call on the Government to reinstate the Plug-in Car Grant as it warns that the electric car market “is in real jeopardy”.
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer electric estate uncovered with 426-mile range
Volkswagen has unveiled its ID.7 Tourer, bringing a new entrant to the fast-growing electric estate sector.
All-electric Seres 3 to land this spring with sub-£30k price tag
UK importer IA Electric Vehicles has confirmed a spring arrival date for the Seres 3 electric SUV.
Smart #1 electric SUV launches on Motability Scheme
Smart’s #1 is now available on the Motability Scheme, helping to ensure electric mobility is accessible to all.
EV chargers now live across Yorkshire’s National Parks in BMW partnership
Yorkshire’s National Parks have gone live with 18 new EV charging points to support visitors going electric.
Rising cost of public charging revealed in new Zapmap research
The cost of charging on the UK’s public network increased 11% in 2023, new Zapmap figures reveal.
Vauxhall offers year’s free charging at Tesco with all new EV orders
Vauxhall is giving an added incentive for drivers to opt for an electric vehicle with a brand-new charging offer.
Labour will reintroduce 2030 ICE ban, Shadow Roads Minister tells Recharge UK
Shadow Roads Minister Bill Esterson has told members of electric vehicle trade group Recharge UK that Labour would restore the 2030 date for the end of the sale of new petrol and diesel cars … Read More »
BYD to debut first plug-in hybrid and new luxury sub-brand at Geneva
China’s BYD is continuing its push into Europe with the reveal of new models, its inaugural plug-in hybrid and a brand-new luxury sub-brand at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.
Three in five people rethink driving habits over eco concerns
Motorists are making key changes to their driving habits in response to rising concerns over the environmental impact.
Octopus launches UK’s first vehicle-to-grid EV tariff
A new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tariff that guarantees free charging for drivers is now available from Octopus Energy.
Ford expands UK electric vehicle test lab with new £24m facility
Ford has opened a new electric vehicle test laboratory at its UK headquarters to support its European EV plans.
BVRLA to drive change with new Zero Emission Van Plan
The BVRLA and a coalition of partners are lobbying the Government to support the transition to zero-emission vans as they warn of the dangers of inaction.
Fleet decarbonisation starts with drivers, not vehicles, says Lightfoot
Fleet decarbonisation strategies should factor in drivers first, then vehicles later, to ensure instant carbon reductions, Lightfoot has asserted.
