Category: Electric Vehicles
Used car market hits five year high as EVs reach record share
The UK’s used car market rose by 6.5% in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,967,923 units finding new owners – the strongest start to a year since pre-pandemic 2019, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase marks 16 months of successive growth, reflecting…
UK car production falls 27% in March, says SMMT
UK car production declined in March, down -27.1% year on year to 59,467 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It was the first fall since August last year and is in line with expectations for a variable year, as manufacturers adjust factories to produce…
Two-thirds of businesses ready to go electric, claims Geotab report
Connected transport solutions provider Geotab Inc. has found that two-thirds of vehicles (cars and vans) operated by private and public sector organisations in the UK are ready to go electric — contrary to increasing industry and media pessimism around electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Geotab’s ‘Taking Charge: On the Road to an EV Future’ report analysed driver…
Updated Volvo range now on sale, including fully electric EC40 and EX40
Volvo EC40 Volvo Cars’ progress towards becoming a fully electric car brand have taken another step towards realisation, claims the manufacturer, with the fully electric C40 Recharge crossover and XC40 Recharge SUV rebranded as the EC40 and EX40 respectively. Beyond the name change, the EC40 and EX40 are offered with a…
Osprey hits 1000 live public EV chargers milestone
EV charging network Osprey Charging now has over 1,000 live public EV chargers available for use by the UK’s EV drivers. This expansion milestone builds on the success of 2023, which saw Osprey grow in scale by 150% in the space of 12 months. With more than 1,000 charge points now active, Osprey is the…
Honda slashes £5,000 from e:Ny1 electric SUV
Honda has slashed the price of its electric SUV, the e:Ny1, by £5,000 in a bid to boost sales and match competitor prices. The price cuts have brought the e:Ny1 closer in line with rivals like the Hyundai Kona Electric. That said, the Kona Electric is still cheaper, starting from £34,995 or £38,595 when equipped with…
EV etiquette – why you should charge to 80% on public chargers
Some electric vehicle (EV) motorists treat public charging stations like a free long-stay car park, but drivers risk being issued “idle fees” for overstaying. These fines typically amount to between 50p to £1 for every minute that a fully charged EV is parked at the station. Overstaying doesn’t only hurt your wallet, it can also…
Survey suggests half of Brits stressed by parking
New survey confirms that half of Brits (49%) find parking stressful 40% of respondents say parking is more stressful when members of their family are in the vehicle More than half of UK families (57%) have concerns around buying or using a large car because of ‘parking stress’ New Park Assist Plus with memory function…
International Women’s Day: Falling support for EV adoption among women
L-R Nicola Hume, Ginny Buckley, Nicki Shields UK-wide survey conducted by Electrifying.com and The AA reveals fewer than one in ten women believe their next car will be electric 61% of women say they feel less confident at the prospect of driving an EV than they do a petrol or diesel car…
Humax enters EV charging market in the UK
Best known for its digital TV recorders and smart home devices, Humax has entered the EV charging market for the first time in the UK. South Korea-based Humax has a 35-year heritage in manufacturing and the automotive mobility sector, with an extensive portfolio covering smart parking, fleet management, shared mobility and electric vehicle charging –…
