Natalie Middleton
Tesla expands self-serve test drive programme to more locations
Tesla has rolled out additional locations for its self-serve test drive programme, enabling more people to “experience a Tesla vehicle without Tesla”.
Hyundai Initium concept previews hydrogen fuel cell SUV due 2025
Hyundai has unveiled its Initium concept, previewing a new hydrogen fuel cell SUV coming in 2025.
Alfa Romeo opens orders for 280hp Junior Veloce electric crossover
Alfa Romeo’s Junior electric crossover is now on sale in hot Veloce guise, delivering up to 280hp of power.
Used EV prices rise for first time this year
Used electric vehicles have recorded their first price rise of 2024, latest data from Aston Barclay shows.
Autumn Budget delivers package of electric vehicle incentives and funding
Electric vehicles featured prominently in the Autumn Budget with key announcements on taxation, grants and charge points that have been widely greeted across the EV sector.
BCA introduces EV battery health grading for remarketing sector
BCA is introducing a new EV battery health grading service, allowing its customers to buy electric vehicles with greater confidence.
Leeds Council to roll out new EV charge points
Leeds City Council has partnered with charge point operator Believ to roll out a series of fast and rapid electric vehicle charge points across the district.
Autumn Budget 2024: Plug-in Van Grant extended for another year
The UK’s Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG) will be extended for a further year, the Chancellor has announced, providing much-needed incentives for van operators to go electric.
Autumn Budget 2024: Company car tax incentives for EVs to continue past 2028
Tax incentives for fully electric company car drivers will remain in place after 2028 but plug-in hybrids will be hit by higher rates, the Treasury has announced in the Autumn Budget.
Suzuki to share electric vehicle with Toyota
Suzuki is providing Toyota with an all-electric SUV, strengthening the Japanese carmakers’ ongoing collaboration.
New speakers announced for free fleet electrification and charging webinar
New speakers have been announced for next month’s expert webinar on fleet electrification and charging being run by EV Fleet World in collaboration with EO Charging.
Solar panel innovation delivers high-voltage auxiliary power for eLCVs
A new undermounted high-voltage CIGS solar panel kit specifically designed for the electric light commercial vehicle market has debuted in the UK.
Fleet electric vehicle share rises to 43%, Cap HPI reveals
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for more than four in 10 (43%) of fleet registrations in the first nine months of 2024, Cap HPI has revealed.
Omoda becomes first Chinese brand to provide RAC roadside assistance
Incoming Chinese brand Omoda has partnered with the RAC to provide its new Omoda 5 and E5 petrol and electric SUVs with a full roadside assistance package.
Charge point operators pivot to peak and off-peak tariffs
Ultra-rapid charge point operators are switching towards offering peak and off-peak tariffs, enabling drivers using services at night to benefit from “cheap as chips” charging.
Entry-level Audi A6 e-tron arrives with £62,500 starting price and 382-mile range
Audi’s all-electric A6 e-tron is now available in new entry-level versions to help more fleets and drivers go electric.
Autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus debut
Oxa has unveiled fully autonomous versions of the Ford E-Transit van and minibus, marking a significant leap forward in the commercialisation of self-driving technology.
Aftermarket sector asks Transport Secretary to support workshops with ADAS and EVs
A group of the aftermarket’s leading suppliers, repairers and trade bodies has co-signed a list of policy asks sent by vehicle distributor giant LKQ UK & Ireland to the Transport Secretary.
Abarth 600e electric SUV arrives with up to 280hp
Abarth, Fiat’s performance brand, has unveiled its most powerful model ever in the form of the 600e.
UK and Korean project to advance electric fleet safety and efficiency
UK and Korean partners have signed a technology research and development MOU to advance safety and efficiency in electric fleet applications.
