Natalie Middleton
August new car market surges on back of rocketing fleet and EV demand
Surging fleet registrations and EV demand pushed the new car market up 24.4% to 85,657 units in August.
More than 9 in 10 EV drivers would not return to ICE vehicles
A new survey of current EV owners has found that more than nine in 10 (93%) would not go back to driving an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle.
Lords open EV inquiry with evidence from industry experts
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is opening its inquiry into electric vehicles by hearing from industry experts, including the BVRLA.
New software could enable smaller EV batteries with the same range
New software that could enable OEMs to reduce battery size without reducing performance or range has gone on display at the IAA Mobility 2023 motor show in Munich.
Closing the used EV ‘information gap’ will convince car buyers to switch
Comprehensive and useful information on used EV vehicles will help kickstart the market, driving demand, according to automotive technology firm Regit.
Gloucestershire starts rollout of 1,000 EV charging points
Gloucestershire County Council has launched the first phase of plans to install 1,000 electric vehicle charging points over the next three years.
BMW expands iX1 electric SUV line-up with longer-range entry model
BMW has introduced a new front-wheel drive variant to its iX1 electric SUV line-up, delivering more range and lower pricing.
Mercedes debuts CLA EV concept with 466-mile range
Mercedes-Benz has previewed its next-generation CLA with a new fully electric concept at the IAA Mobility motor show in Munich.
BMW gives glimpse of future EV plans with Vision Neue Klasse concept
BMW has revealed its Vision Neue Klasse concept at the IAA Mobility 2023 motor show in Munich, giving an insight into its future EV design and technological innovations.
Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept previews EV hot hatch
Volkswagen has revealed its ID. GTI Concept show car at the IAA Mobility 2023 motor show in Munich, previewing a forthcoming electric hot hatch.
Renault Scenic E-Tech debuts at Munich Motor Show with 379-mile range
Renault has unveiled its all-electric Scenic E-Tech electric family car at the IAA Mobility 2023 motor show in Munich.
New Tesla Model 3 revealed
New Tesla Model 3 facelift brings fresh styling, technology, more range and refinement.
Drax acquires UK EV charge point installer BMM Energy Solutions
Drax Energy Solutions is strengthening its fleet electrification proposition to UK business with the acquisition of BMM Energy Solutions (BMM).
New data reveals Government AERs “not fit for purpose”
Data released by Mina, a payment solution for EV charging, reveals the inadequacy of the Government Advisory Electricity Rate, which is set to be increased from 9 pence to 10 pence per mile today.
New electric Mini unveiled
Mini has unveiled its new fifth generation Mini Cooper Electric and new Mini Countryman at the IAA International Motor Show in Munich.
Premium ICE SUVs and cheaper EVs and hybrids dominate used car demand
Larger premium SUVs were the most in-demand ICE used cars in August but slightly older and lower value EVs and hybrids also proved popular, according to Aston Barclay.
2024 Volkswagen Passat debuts more estate space and 62-mile EV-only ranges
Volkswagen has premiered its new Passat estate, which will deliver more onboard space and two new plug-in hybrid versions with up to 62 miles of EV range.
GeniePoint cut EV charging rates in new Zap-Pay promotion
EV drivers using the GeniePoint network via Zap-Pay will benefit from discounted charging rates for the first two weeks of September under a new promotion.
New report to guide local authorities with charge point location decisions
The Geospatial Commission, part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, has published a new report to help support local authorities with decisions on where to install EV charge points in their area.
EDF offers EV salary sacrifice to SMEs in DriveElectric partnership
Energy firm EDF is providing its SME business customers with access to EV salary sacrifice under a tie-up with DriveElectric.
