Natalie Middleton
Van registrations up but EV adoption needs concerted action
The new van market continued its rebound in May, but the industry says “every lever must be pulled to support the electric switch”.
Lexus enters compact SUV sector with ‘breakthrough’ hybrid LBX
Lexus has made its move into the compact SUV sector with the unveiling of its hybrid-only LBX crossover.
LeasePlan rolls out EV dashboard timer to help cut charger queues
LeasePlan has launched a new dashboard timer for its EV customers, which it says could help improve charging wait times and driver communications.
Allstar boosts fleet charging network with InstaVolt partnership
Allstar has grown its UK-wide charging network further under a new tie-up with InstaVolt.
Electric car registrations soar but speed of shift needs to accelerate
New car registrations rose 16.7% in May supported by fast-rising EV take-up but the auto industry has called for increased action to drive demand.
Ohme is new charging partner for Pentagon Motor Group
Smart-charging company Ohme is the new official charging partner for the Pentagon Motor Group, part of Motus Group (UK).
EV drivers using public chargers overnight save up to £260 a year
Electric vehicle owners using public chargers overnight are on track to save up to £260 a year, according to new research undertaken by EV charging app Bonnet.
Saints Southwest gets electric wheels for fleet
Coaching and education organisation Saints Southwest has added an electric vehicle to its fleet after partnering up with South West Nissan’s dealership in Wellington, Somerset.
Waypoint Asset Management teams with InstaVolt to install rapid chargers at UK sites
Property manager Waypoint Asset Management has signed up InstaVolt to install rapid chargers at locations across the UK.
Servicesure Autocentres partners with Recharge Rescue to support EV drivers
National garage programme Servicesure Autocentres has teamed up with Recharge Rescue; an insured product specifically designed for EV drivers providing 24/7 emergency roadside charging.
Home electric vehicle charging costs to drop
The forthcoming electricity price reductions will ensure home EV charging costs drop but drivers can easily lower them more, according to Ohme.
Almost one in four car models available in fully electric form
The choice and driving range of electric vehicle models has significantly expanded in recent years, delivering “an electric car choice for every need”.
JLR owner poised to pick UK for electric car battery plant, say reports
JLR parent company Tata is set to choose the UK as the location for its electric car battery plant in Europe, the BBC has reported.
Monta and Egg team up for unified commercial charging solution
Charging solutions provider Egg has partnered with EV charging platform Monta to offer a simple and easy-to-manage commercial charging solution in the UK.
LEVC introduces upgraded battery for VN5 van and TX taxi
London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has announced a battery upgrade for new TX taxis and VN5 vans, lowering CO2 and improving range.
Osprey opens largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub in South West
Osprey Charging has opened a major new ultra-rapid EV charging hub in the South West, said to be the largest in the region.
UK’s largest fleets call for ‘ambitious and simple’ ZEV mandate to drive EV uptake
Major UK fleets including BT Group, LeasePlan, Openreach and Royal Mail have called on the Government to set clear, ambitious sales targets for zero-emission vehicles in the upcoming ZEV mandate.
BMW reveals new 5 Series and first-ever fully electric i5
BMW has taken the wraps off the eighth-generation 5 Series saloon and the fully electric i5, available to order now ahead of first deliveries in October.
Vauxhall Corsa gains longer-range electric powertrain in major update
Vauxhall has given its Corsa supermini a major makeover, delivering a bold new look and an additional electric powertrain.
Transport Scotland hits back at reports of ChargePlace Scotland break up
Transport Scotland has responded to reports that ChargePlace Scotland (CPS) will be broken up, refuting suggestions that the charging network will be discontinued in the summer.
