Natalie Middleton
Vital EV installs UK’s ‘fastest’ EV chargers at UTAC Millbrook
Vital EV has installed liquid-cooled 400kW Kempower satellite chargers at the Millbrook testing facility in Bedfordshire.
BVRLA fleet achieves green growth despite EV value challenges
The BVRLA leasing fleet has returned to levels last seen in 2018, despite growing concerns over used electric vehicle values in a consistently volatile market.
Arval inks European EV leasing deal with Chinese carmaker Zeekr
Chinese EV brand Zeekr is teaming up with BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval in Europe to offer electric car insurance and financing in Europe.
Škoda Enyaq boosted with extra range, power and equipment
Škoda’s Enyaq all-electric SUV is being revamped for the 2024 model year with a major package of engineering, design and specification enhancements.
2024 Toyota C-HR: Prices and specs revealed
Toyota’s revamped and restyled C-HR crossover is on sale now, priced from £31,290.
Over half of van fleets would consider sharing their chargers, finds AFP
Almost six out of 10 van fleets (58%) would consider sharing their charging infrastructure to help others go electric, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has found.
Osprey Charging opens 300kW ultra-rapid charging hub at Bedford’s Brewpoint brewery
Osprey Charging has installed a hub of eight 300kW ultra-rapid EV chargers at the Brewpoint brewery, providing residents, businesses and visitors with easy access to EV charging.
Kia showcases expanded EV line-up with reveal of EV5 and two concept models
Kia is significantly stepping up the pace on its electric stategy with the reveal of three EVs and new global plans at the brand’s first annual EV Day.
Ubitricity hits 10,000 charge point milestone and plans Shell Recharge rebrand
Ubitricity, which is wholly owned by Shell, has announced plans to rebrand its charge points as it reaches a new network milestone.
Select and Ovo partner to offer ‘6,000 free EV charging miles’
Electric vehicle drivers can benefit from 6,000 free electric vehicle charging miles under a new collaboration between Ovo and Select Car Leasing.
Vauxhall cuts Astra Electric and Mokka Electric entry prices with new Design trim
Vauxhall has introduced a new entry-level Design grade for the Astra Electric and Mokka Electric.
Bridgestone embraces electrification era with EV-ready tyre portfolio
Bridgestone has confirmed all its newly engineered tyres will be ‘EV-ready’ across its entire product portfolio in the future – supporting the shift to electric.
New BMW X2 revealed with first-ever iX2 electric sibling
BMW has launched its second-generation X2 SUV-coupé alongside the first-ever iX2 electric variant.
Government to remove barriers to 4.25-tonne electric van take-up
The Government is planning to remove some long-standing barriers to fleet usage of 4.25-tonne electric vans, supporting accelerated adoption by operators.
UK hits 50,000 public charge point milestone as slow and ultra-rapid installations surge
The UK has hit the landmark of having 50,000 public chargers, on track to having 100,000 charging devices by August 2025.
Nissan’s second EV concept for Tokyo is rugged sports SUV
Nissan has uncovered its new electric vehicle concept, focused on outdoor enthusiasts and previewing new features for its future EV line-up.
Aston Barclay recruits first-ever EV lead to support net zero shift
Aston Barclay has appointed its first-ever EV lead as part of its plans to become a leading destination for electric vehicles.
Helixx breaks the mould with new 3D-printed electric delivery van
UK-based technology company Helixx has revealed the first demonstrator of a new 3D-printed electric van that it says can be built by local businesses virtually anywhere in the world.
Hybrid Lexus RX 450h now UK’s second most stolen and recovered vehicle, says Tracker
Hybrid cars are becoming more prone to vehicle theft in line with their growing popularity as new cars.
UFODrive launches UFOFleet platform to simplify fleet switch to EVs
All-electric vehicle rental company UFODrive has commercialised its EV-native fleet management platform to help fleets go electric.
