Category: Electric Vehicles
High price of electric cars is biggest reason for not buying, claims survey
Followed by too few charging points and range anxiety Over four in ten drivers say they have no way of charging an electric car at home Over a third say high running costs would stop them buying an electric car Over 55s most likely to see the barriers to getting an electric car A survey…
Nissan electrifies UK-built models as production hits 5 million
As Nissan Qashqai and Juke production in Sunderland passes the five million mark, electrified versions of these crossover models are now rolling off the lines. The Nissan Qashqai is now offered with Nissan’s e-POWER system while the Nissan Juke, is now equipped with an advanced hybrid powertrain. These new powertrains have been launched as combined…
Which? calls for improvements to Electric Vehicle charging networks
Which? is calling for urgent improvements to the UK’s Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure as new research reveals significant flaws with the networks resulting in three-quarters (74%) of EV owners reporting dissatisfaction with the current infrastructure. The consumer watchdog believes the UK government needs to move quickly to address issues with the UK’s charging infrastructure, including…
Peugeot announces two new EVs for 2023: e-308 and e-308 SW
Peugeot has announced its latest additions to the 100% electric model line-up – the new Peugeot e-308 and Peugeot e-308 SW. Already available in plug-in hybrid versions, the two new Peugeot 308 hatch and estate models will be available as 100% electric versions next year. The all-electric 308 and 308 SW will be powered by…
World EV Day: 5 EV myths debunked
Today is World EV Day, so we've joined forces with the experts at Vanarama to debunk five common myths that stop motorists from switching to an electric vehicle (EV). Myth #1: They cost too much The truth: EV owners can save up to £3,108 per year Often people won’t pick an electric vehicle for their…
Citroen adds ‘Ami Tonic’ to its EV range
Ahead of Ami’s UK launch, Citroën has revealed the latest version of its all-electric urban mobility solution, ‘Ami Tonic’. Featuring a new khaki and yellow colour scheme along with new external features, Ami Tonic further highlights the design and personalisation options available on Ami 100% ëlectric. Ami Tonic features new headlamp bezels, inspired by sunglasses,…
Britain’s Best EVs named at 2022 What Car? Electric Car Awards
The UK’s best new and used electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars have been revealed at the 2022 What Car? Electric Car Awards. Now in their third year, the awards were launched following a surge of interest in electric and hybrid cars on the What Car? website, and are designed to help people who are keen…
Osprey partners with British Garden Centres for high speed EV charging
Osprey recently signed a deal with British Gas to help charge their fleet of electric vehicles British Garden Centres, the UK’s largest family-owned garden centre group, has partnered with Osprey, one of the UK’s leading networks of electric vehicle (EV) charging, to provide high-speed EV charging for their customers. Osprey’s rapid…
Switch to off-peak tariff to reduce EV charges, Ohme advises
With the market regulator Ofgem having announced a rise in the energy price cap last week, many households are under increasing financial pressures. However, drivers of electric vehicles can offset some of the effects of that rise by switching to one of the many off-peak tariffs available for charging their electric vehicles. With the Standard…
Self charging EVs and public transport to space top mobility wish list of today’s kids
Self-charging electric cars and public transport to space top the future mobility wish list of today’s youngsters. Over seven in 10 children aged 6-10 (72 per cent) said self-charging electric cars were an invention they’d like to see, while over half would like a flying car (51 per cent). And almost two in 10 (17…