Electric Cars

Electric car ownership ‘a gateway to green living’

A survey by electric car website Zap-Map reveals that EV owners are more likely to install green technology in their homes.

New Countryman will be the first Mini made in GERMANY

The new, third-generation Mini Countryman will be built at BMW’s plant in Leipzig. Production of the crossover SUV begins later this year.

EV drivers want better coffee when using public chargers

New research has found a growing demand for better amenities, such as coffee and wi-fi, when drivers are charging their electric vehicle.

Government provides £56 million funding boost for EV chargers

Local authorities across the UK will gain funding to hasten the roll-out of public electric vehicle charging points.

Government urged to ‘axe the pavement tax’ for EV charging

FairCharge is calling for the government to cut VAT on public electric car charging, bringing it into line with domestic electricity rates.

National Highways in £8m boost to EV charging at motorway services

National Highways will supply giant battery packs inside shipping containers to improve EV charging at motorway services across the UK.

Average EV charge cost down – but peak rates still pricier than petrol

The AA’s latest EV Recharge report shows overall public charging costs for electric cars have fallen. However, peak-rate prices are costly.

Wiesmann Project Thunderball electric sports car sold out until 2025

The first year of production for Wiesmann’s electric Project Thunderball roadster has now been sold, with deliveries due in 2024.

Rolls-Royce Spectre tested in extreme heat before late-2023 launch

The prototype Rolls-Royce Spectre EV has now amassed two million test kilometres around the world, from Sweden to South Africa.

MG HS was the UK’s best-selling new car in January

Electric and plug-in cars continue to be popular, but infrastructure worries could slow the pace of electrification in coming years.