Electric Cars

World’s first all-electric touring car is ready to race

The Cupra e-Racer, the first all-electric touring car, has driven its first laps in anger around a circuit.

Transport minister to ‘thoroughly explore’ 2035 petrol and diesel ban

The petrol and diesel car ban could be brought forward by five years, from 2040 to 2035, said the UK transport minister this week.

Values of used electric cars show ‘unprecedented growth’

Prices of used electric car values have risen by a huge 30.4 percent over the past year, driven by plenty of new luxury-oriented arrivals

Range figures for electric cars need ‘urgent rethink’

A leading engineering and testing consultancy says an overhaul of how EV range is calculated could boost consumer confidence.

Labour’s ‘green industrial revolution’ – interest-free electric cars and more

Labour's 'green industrial revolution' is expensive and ambitious. More electric cars, more places to charge, cheaper batteries and renewable power

Electric cars will simply be called ‘cars’ by 2030

Electric cars will be referred to as 'cars' by the year 2030, according to a new survey looking into the normalisation of EV technology.

Revealed: Britain’s best EV charging networks 2019

A satisfaction survey of more than 1,600 users reveals the country's best electric car charging networks – and it's good news for Tesla owners.

Volkswagen launches £355 electric car charging kit

Volkswagen says it can cut the cost of electric motoring with the ID Charger – a wallbox home charging kit.

Government to spend £400 million on electric car charging network

Half a billion pounds is being allocated for green technology by the UK goverment, with £400million for EV rapid charging infrastructure.

Frankfurt goes green: all the new electric cars on show

The Frankfurt Motor Show has been targeted by climate protesters this year, but there are plenty of new electric cars on display. Welcome to your cleaner future...