Tag: EV
EV charging in public can cost over 20 times more than at home,report reveals
Home tariffs can be as low as 4p per kWh while public rates can exceed £1 – over twenty times as much - but there are other factors at play too Real costs – EV charging costs compared to refuelling ICE vehicles Geography rules – charging costs can vary wildly, with rural areas most and least…
Top 10 most anticipated EVs for US customers – VW’s ID.Buzz tops list
The VW ID.Buzz, which is now available in the UK and Europe, is the most anticipated EV of 2024, research shows Volkswagen ID. Buzz leads the 2024 most anticipated EVs with a massive 507.9M searches. Ford Explorer, with 4.8M searches, ranks second and has nearly 100 times less search volume than Volkswagen ID. Buzz. The Porsche Macan electric SUV is the most…
Apple launches Sports app, Xbox names games available to Nintendo Switch
Apple launched a new iPhone app today called Apple Sports, giving users a one-stop location to check scores, team stats, betting odds, and more across a number of major sports leagues. The app supports the NBA, NHL, NCAA, Premier League, and several other leagues at launch, including MLS — the soccer league Apple has exclusive…
Zapp announces production of i300 electric motorbike
British electric mobility brand Zapp has announced it is to start the production and commercial rollout of the i300, the brand’s high-performance electric urban motorcycle. Zapp anticipates making initial deliveries of the i300 in Europe in the months ahead, followed by a commercial launch of the i300 in Asian markets in late 2024. The company's…
Drive Electric expands EV benefits for EDF customers
DriveElectric is lowering the cost of driving an electric vehicle (EV) even further, it claims, by launching additional new cost-saving features to expand the benefits of its salary sacrifice scheme for EDF’s small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) business customers. The salary sacrifice scheme can now include the option of a Pod Point home charger, a…
UK vehicle production hits one million in 2023, SMMT claims
UK vehicle production tops one million units, up 17.0% in best year since 2019. 905,117 cars and 120,357 commercial vehicles made, with record electrified model output. £23.7 billion of private and public investment commitments announced in 2023. UK must now ramp up EV supply chain and deliver return on investments. UK vehicle production hit 1,025,474…
Comparative Analysis: Electric vs. Conventional Trucks
In the realm of global goods transportation, trucks have traditionally served as the vital link in logistics, propelling the world towards globalization. However, the landscape has shifted with growing environmental concerns, causing conventional trucks to be replaced. Instead, electric trucks have taken center stage. This article entails a holistic comparison between electric and conventional trucks…
Will EV sales hit UK’s required 22% target for 2024?
DriveElectric, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle leasing companies, makes its predictions about what we can expect in 2024... As we enter 2024 there are a number of changes happening in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. But what will be the result of these changes in terms of electric car sales? The UK…
Hyundai Kona gets sporty with N line treatment
Hyundai Motor Europe is making its best-selling electric vehicle a little sportier. The Kona will be the first Hyundai EV to receive the sporty N Line treatment. Key features of the Kona Electric N Line include unique bumpers on both the front and rear, stylish side skirts, and a set of dedicated 19-inch wheels, designed…
Hyundai appoints Ohme as its official EV home charging partner.
Hyundai Motor UK has appointed smart home charging business Ohme as its official home charging partner. Ohme's dynamic smart chargers can connect with the grid in real-time, automatically adjusting to optimise the cost of charging. Using Ohme’s software and technology, Hyundai claims EV owners can generate significant cost-savings over a year, without the need to…
