Natalie Middleton
EV charging cable thefts more than doubled in 2024
Theft of EV charging cables more than doubled in 2024, driven by their high resale value and ease of access, new data indicates.
EDF offers £300 for new EV charger and tariff sign-ups
EDF is kickstarting the new year by offering £300 to anyone who signs up to its Pod Point Plug & Power tariff before the end of January.
Mazda6 returns as all-electric Tesla Model 3 rival
The Mazda6 is heading back to Europe, recast as an all-electric executive car with up to 345 miles of range to rival the Tesla Model 3.
BYD Atto 2 electric SUV due in February with 193-mile range
BYD’s new Atto 2 electric SUV will blend versatility with intelligent technologies and budget-friendly pricing, the carmaker has revealed.
Winners of first-ever What Wallcharger? Awards revealed
The UK’s best EV home chargers have been revealed in the inaugural What Wallcharger? Awards.
Used EV and hybrid prices down 10% YoY but signs of stability
Prices of Britain’s most popular used electric and hybrid vehicles rose by 1% in the final three months of 2024, but remain down 10% year-on-year.
BT Group orders 3,500 new electric vans for fleet
BT Group is adding around 3,500 new electric vans to its fleet, heralding the UK’s largest-ever eLCV order according to the telecoms giant.
Believ opens Edinburgh office to expand EV charging solutions in Scotland
EV charge point operator Believ is opening an office in Edinburgh, Scotland, strengthening its regional presence.
EDF and Hypervolt to help balance the grid with EV smart charging
EDF has announced a strategic partnership with Hypervolt, a leading EV charge point manufacturer and software provider, to help balance the grid.
Tual advances swappable powerbank and charging solutions with new VP product
Commercial fleet charging solutions firm Tual has appointed former Mobilize Beyond Automotive UK COO Chantal Shearing as VP product.
Honda presents electric saloon and EV prototypes at CES
Honda has showcased two prototype 0 Series models at the CES tech event in Las Vegas.
4.25-tonne rule changes will boost electric van adoption, says Logistics UK
The recently announced consultation on regulatory flexibility regarding zero-emission vans will boost the uptake of electric vehicles by addressing current “nonsensical” rules, according to Logistics UK.
Consult fleets on upcoming eLCV legislation, government urged
Northgate has urged the Government to consult more with large fleets, both to shape future electric van legislation and for when departments undertake key research into LCV trends.
Škoda Enyaq revamped for 2025 with new look and more tech
Škoda has given its Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé a mid-life revamp, delivering the brand’s latest design language and technology along with enhanced aerodynamics and revised powertrain line-up.
Record growth for EV charge point installations in 2024, Zapmap reports
Electric vehicle charge point installations in the UK have seen annual record growth again, with the rollout of ultra-rapid chargers and charging hubs particularly surging.
EV charging specialist Virta appoints fleet expert
EV charging solutions company Virta has appointed Ross Basnett to enhance its fleet offering.
Almost half of fleets have benefited from EV switch
Nearly half of UK fleets have benefited from making the switch to electric vehicles, but challenges still remain, according to a new study from Ayvens.
Private members’ club hails efficiency of new electric utility vehicles
The Hurlingham Club, the prestigious private members’ club in south-west London, has praised the efficiency and operational savings of its new Club Car Urban electric utility vehicle fleet.
CPD expands range of electric vehicle conversions in landmark investment
CPD has made a landmark £10m investment to expand its offering of converted commercial vehicles and advance further into the electric van segment.
EV battery repair under spotlight in first VRA meeting of 2025
Electric vehicle battery repair and the fallout from motor finance discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs) will be the key subjects under discussion at the first Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) meeting of 2025.
