Natalie Middleton
Toyota completes electrified van line-up with heavy-duty Proace Max
Toyota has revealed its brand-new Proace Max large van in fully electric guise, joined by longer-range versions of the existing Proace City and Proace compact and medium-duty vans.
Government-funded course to rapidly upskill local authorities for charge point rollout
A new government-funded course that will support local authorities with deploying charge points is launching in the UK to help drive public charging infrastructure.
Upgraded Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 on sale with more range, power and tech
Volkswagen’s upgraded ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs are available to order, ushering in higher levels of range, power and technology for 2024 but retaining current prices.
Allstar partners with Plug Me In to simplify EV charge point installation for fleets
Fuel, EV and business expense payment specialist Allstar has teamed up with energy technology solutions provider Plug Me In to help businesses simplify the installation of electric vehicle charge points.
UK on course for one million EVs on roads by February 2024
The UK is just months away from the milestone of having a million fully electric cars on its roads for the first time.
StoreDot and Polestar to develop world’s first EV with extreme fast charging
StoreDot is collaborating with Polestar on a new project exploring how its extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology can be applied to an existing vehicle platform to provide “game-changing charging speeds”.
Aussie firm Jolt brings free roadside charger network to UK
Australian EV charging company Jolt has launched its free roadside charger stations in the UK as part of global expansion plans.
DPD drives all-electric deliveries in London with new eco hub
Parcel giant DPD has opened a new eco-sortation centre that enables cleaner, all-electric deliveries in London.
Volvo reveals fully electric EM90 luxury MPV with 458-mile range
Volvo has taken the wraps off the new EM90, its first people carrier and a big part of its plans to go fully electric by 2030.
UK petrol station group EG to expand charging network with Tesla ultra-fast devices
Petrol station giant EG Group is buying Tesla’s latest ultra-fast charging units to add to its rapidly growing charging network.
Government support could spur major fleet demand for electric retrofit of vans
The Government is being urged to provide support for new range-extender technology that could be retrofitted to thousands of diesel vans already on the roads, cutting business costs and slashing UK emissions.
Vauxhall Combo Electric gets lower price and higher range
Vauxhall has debuted its new Combo and Combo Electric vans, which get key upgrades to offer increased practicality to van fleets.
Tesla opens app-based test drives in UK and Ireland
Drivers in the UK and Ireland can now schedule Tesla test drives and access the cars directly, all via the carmaker’s app.
Vast majority of EV drivers with home chargers still regularly use public charging
The vast majority of EV drivers who have access to home chargers still regularly use public charging infrastructure, a new survey has found.
Believ pursues northern charge point expansion with Leeds office
Charge point operator Believ has opened new offices in Leeds to further strengthen its capabilities and connections in the north of England.
Swarco Smart Charging appoints industry expert to help drive van electrification
Neil Durno has joined Swarco Smart Charging as new business manager for its truck and commercial fleet operations, tasked with helping support van electrification.
BVRLA takes three-point plan for fleet decarbonisation direct to MPs
The BVRLA has launched its Future of Fleets Manifesto 2024, revealing its key asks of government for the fleet sector.
EV drivers’ best charging networks revealed in 2023 Zapmap study
Zapmap has revealed the winners of its annual public charging network satisfaction rankings, with Fastned once again ranked in first place.
Environment Agency reaches 1,000th EV milestone
The Environment Agency has taken delivery of its 1,000th electric vehicle, supporting its work to cut emissions and tackle the climate crisis.
Volkswagen’s flagship ID.7 electric saloon now available to order
Volkswagen has opened orders for its ID.7 electric saloon – the brand’s first all-electric upper mid-sized car and the new pinnacle of its range.
