Electric Cars

Only 1 in 5 drivers in favour of green number plates

As the government launches a consultation on the introduction of green number plates for electric vehicles, only a fifth of drivers support the idea.

Proof: Electric cars ARE cheaper to run than normal ones

New 'miles per pound' (mpp) figure shows how much a car can travel for £1 of petrol, diesel or electricity – and electric cars are cheaper.

Classic cars converted to electric ‘are not historic’

FIVA – as an organisation dedicated to the preservation and protection of historic vehicles – says it cannot support classic cars converted to electric.

How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model 3?

Access to the Supercharger network is free for Tesla Model S and Model X owners. But how much does it cost for Tesla Model 3 drivers?

More people intend to buy an electric car – but concerns remain

A study of more than 4,000 people in Europe and the United States reveals an increasing number of people are considering buying or leasing an electric car.

The UK’s best and worst cities for charging an electric car

The most EV-friendly areas of the UK have been revealed, based on the number of public charging points for electric cars.

Retro electric: Morris is back, with an electric van

The classic Morris J van is returning, albeit in looks alone, as an electric commercial vehicle. The JE is a ‘21st-Century re-imagining' of a classic

Labour wants to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2030

Labour wants to ban the sale of internal combustion-powered cars in the United Kingdom by 2030. The party is also keen to work closely with the industry on ways this can be achieved

Electric cars still twice as expensive to buy as normal ones

Study finds that the average retail price of an electric car was 81 percent higher than other cars bought by consumers in the first half of 2019.

Classic Jaguar converted to electric power: yours for £350k

A new company aims to modify classic cars with 21st century electric power. The first car to get the silent treatment? A 1950s Jaguar XK120