Natalie Middleton
Replace your ‘ugly’ home chargers with help of new upgrade service
Premium charge point brand Andersen EV is encouraging EV drivers to switch their existing “ugly” charge points to a bespoke, design-led A2 charging unit.
EV drivers primarily reliant on home charging, finds Zenith
Despite the rapid growth in the number of public chargers, over half (52%) of electric vehicle drivers say they would face significant difficulties solely using the public charging network, according to new research.
The reality of vehicle-to-grid charging – and its feasibility for fleets
By Adam Hall, energy services director at Drax Electric Vehicles
Volkswagen turns up the power for ID.3 and ID.7 GTX range-toppers
Volkswagen has spiced up its ID.3 and ID.7 electric models with new top-rung GTX variants.
A free hot drink and breakfast roll from MINI, available for ‘early bird’ GBFE visitors
‘Early bird’ visitors to the upcoming Great British Fleet Event will be able to get their hands on a free hot drink and breakfast, courtesy of MINI.
Paua goes live with EV payment reimbursement tool after Royal Mail trials
Paua has launched a charging reimbursement tool for EV drivers, developed with the help of Royal Mail.
Peugeot opens orders for updated electric LCVs
Peugeot’s revamped range of electric vans is now on sale ahead of first deliveries in the spring.
New-gen BMW X2 lands with first-ever fully electric iX2
BMW’s new X2 SUV-coupé is now available to order, complete with the inaugural iX2 fully electric edition.
Open up public sector chargers to help private fleets electrify, AFP encourages
Making public sector charging facilities available to all fleets could spur electrification and help plug gaps in the national infrastructure.
Hydrogen power unit helps meals on wheels service go eco
An electric van kitted out with a hydrogen power unit is being trialled by a Welsh meals on wheel service to cut its emissions.
FPS raises £2.7m to commercialise real-time e-fleet management platform
Flexible Power Systems (FPS) has completed a £2.7m financing round to accelerate commercialisation of its e-fleet management platform.
Dacia Spring electric hatch priced from just £14,995
The upcoming Dacia Spring is officially the UK’s most affordable EV with confirmation of pricing from £14,995 OTR.
Volvo to slash EV charging times by up to 30% with Breathe software
Volvo is investing in UK-based battery management software start-up Breathe in return for getting early access to its latest-generation battery management software.
Growing EV domination of car sales tracked in all-new fuel-type forecast
Radical changes in fuel-type demand for new cars will transform the UK automotive market by 2028, according to Cox Automotive.
International Women’s Day 2024: Women must not be left behind on road to electrification
On International Women’s Day 2024, Electrifiying.com is calling on the Government to step up and ensure that women don’t get left behind on the road to electrification.
Kia EV9 electric crossover crowned UK Car of the Year 2024
Kia’s flagship EV9 crossover has been declared UK Car of the Year 2024, recognising its leading levels of practicality and quality.
Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate takes delivery of electric refrigerated vans
Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate has taken delivery of its first refrigerated electric vehicles in partnership with Prohire.
Quest Waste fleet goes hybrid with Toyota Corolla Commercial van
Quest Waste Management is switching from diesel power to hybrid electric with the arrival of the Toyota Corolla Commercial van for its fleet.
Local authorities ‘going backwards’ in plans to roll out charging
Local authorities are struggling to implement their electric vehicle infrastructure plans, seriously putting at risk the Government’s ambition to have 300,000 public charge points available by 2030.
Europcar adds Mercedes eVito to commercial fleet
Europcar Vans & Trucks has added the Mercedes-Benz eVito to its fleet.
