UK to mandate Euro 7 battery health rules to standardise used EV transparency
- 27 October 2026
The UK government has officially confirmed it will update the minimum emission standard for all new cars and vans in Britain to Euro 7.
The UK government has officially confirmed it will update the minimum emission standard for all new cars and vans in Britain to Euro 7.
The Mazda CX-6e electric SUV is set to outpace its key fleet competitors on whole-life costs after securing a strong 55% residual value from CAP ahead of its UK debut next month.
Proposals to water down the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate targets could push up carbon emissions by millions of tonnes, new analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) reveals.
Clean tech innovator Allye Energy has launched the world’s first dedicated EV charger with built-in battery storage made from whole repurposed electric vehicle packs.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has made history at the 2026 Auto Express Used Car Awards, becoming the first electric vehicle ever to be named overall Used Car of the Year.
Classic Fine Foods has accelerated its electric vehicle rollout with 15 new Mercedes-Benz eSprinters.
Raw Charging has opened the largest rapid EV hub in Dudley, delivering 16 ultra-rapid charging bays to the Black Country.
Average used electric and hybrid vehicle prices climbed to £14,299 in September, driven by a sharp influx of younger, lower-mileage stock.
The new October edition of EV Fleet World is now out, complete with a look at the danger an EU-first policy poses to UK-built cars, while also putting the Polestar 5, Aion
Almost two-thirds of UK motorists could bring forward their purchase of an electric vehicle if the Chancellor announces new incentives in next week’s Autumn Budget, a new survey reveals.
Electric vehicles could become a significant source of distributed energy storage, helping manage peak demand and make better use of renewable electricity, according to new analysis.
Vchrgd has agreed an exclusive partnership with Carwow Leasey to provide home EV charging for customers taking an electric car through its leasing and salary sacrifice proposition.
An overwhelming 94% of electric vehicle drivers are successfully saving money compared to running petrol or diesel cars, but a stark ‘driveway divide’ is leaving motorists without off-street parking behind.
A broad coalition of 30 major climate, transport and health organisations has issued a direct warning to the Government against weakening the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, describing any dilution of
The next funding window for the Government’s Depot Charging Scheme opens on 28 October 2026, offering commercial fleets a fresh opportunity to secure infrastructure grants.
Peterborough-based Bradshaw EV has hit a major business milestone, marking five decades of pioneering industrial electric vehicles.
Genie Insights has surpassed one megawatt (1MW) of installed vehicle solar capacity, marking a major milestone in the fleet sector’s use of solar to address onboard power requirements while cutting fleet downtime
Almost 100,000 privately owned electric vehicles were added to UK roads between Q1 and Q2 2026, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the country’s overall EV growth.
The Government has scrapped planning permission requirements for cross-pavement charging, enabling drivers without driveways to save up to £300 on installing an electric vehicle charger.
Chery’s iCaur brand has swiftly followed its plans for global expansion by unveiling the V25 SUV at the Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China.