Category: Electric Vehicles
ID. Buzz 7-seat EV to make UK debut at CarFest 2024
UK debut of VW all-electric ID. Buzz 7-seat Test drives of the ID. Buzz 5-seat also available during the three-day event CarFest takes place 23-25 August 2024 at Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire The much-anticipated all-electric VW ID. Buzz 7-seater will make its UK debut at CarFest 2024 from 23-25 August 2024. Visitors to CarFest, the UK’s…
Production of Polestar 3 starts in South Carolina
Sweden-based EV manufacturer Polestar announces that production of its luxury SUV, Polestar 3, has started in South Carolina, USA. This makes the Polestar 3 the first Polestar to be produced on two continents. The factory in South Carolina produces cars for customers in the US and Europe, complementing existing production in Chengdu, China. Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar’s…
Volvo extends EV range with entry-level £33,000 EX30
Volvo EX30 Core Introduction of entry-level EX30 Core trim increases the affordability of the electric SUV Available with both Single Motor and Single Motor Extended Range powertrains Equipment specification includes rear parking camera, touchscreen system with Google services built in, dashboard-mounted soundbar an an energy-saving heat pump (Single Motor Extended Range…
VW partners with OVO to power EV customers’ energy needs
Volkswagen Group UK partners with energy experts OVO to support customers’ switch to electric vehicles VWG EV customers to benefit from OVO’s clean energy and technical innovations ‘Charge Anytime’ add-on means cost-effective energy, day or night 10,000 free miles and anniversary bonuses bring additional benefits to VW customers VW has partnered with OVO to offer…
Osprey Charging acquires land to establish its largest Scottish EV charging hub
Osprey Charging has purchased its second freehold site – which will become Osprey’s largest charging location in Scotland. Planning approval to construct a 300kW ultra-rapid charging hub has already been obtained and construction work is expected to start in the summer The 16-charger hub will be located opposite the Phoenix Retail Park on the A737…
BYD reveals prices for SEAL U DM-i plug in hybrid EV
Chinese manufacturer BYD (short for Build Your Dreams) has announced UK pricing for its new SEAL plug-in hybrid EV. The new BYD SEAL U DM-i, which is a five-seater D-segment SUV, is the brand’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) in Europe. For the first time, UK consumers can experience all the benefits of BYD’s Super…
Polestar to reduce supply chain emissions by integrating renewable fuels for ocean freight
Polestar is taking the next steps to reduce its supply chain emissions by integrating renewable fuels on its ocean freight routes. These account for around 75% of Polestar’s total transportation emissions. Polestar is now also operating its Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) in Belgium on 100% renewable electricity. The VPC acts as a finishing and preparation…
Skywell BE11 unveiled at Everything Electric Show
A single trim level which includes 12.8” touchscreen display, heated and ventilated seats and motion-sensing electric rear tailgate Two battery options offering a range of up to 304 miles (WLTP – Combined) Backed by a 7-year, 100,000-mile vehicle warranty and 8-year, 155,000-mile battery warranty Pricing to be confirmed The all-new Skywell BE11 was officially unveiled…
EV Charging Points to Reach 64 Million Globally by 2029, Juniper Research finds
A new study from Juniper Research has found the total number of EV (Electric Vehicle) charging points globally will grow by 194% over the next five years; rising from 21.8 million in 2024. The research found private EV sales have slowed in the last year due to a number of factors, including range anxiety and…
Kia launch EV3 – a £30k electric car with 372-mile range
Kia EV3 brings innovative technology of brand’s flagship EV9 SUV to compact EV SUV segment 10-80 per cent battery charging in 31 mins Kia AI Assistant, Premium Streaming, advanced driving assistance systems and Over-the-Air updates The new Kia EV3 will bring ‘flagship’ technology from larger bespoke electric models to the compact SUV segment, according to…
