Category: Electric Vehicles
EV share of new car market rises as overall sales fall – again
The UK new car market fell by -2.5% to 139,345 units in January, according to data released today by the Society of Motor manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), as weak consumer confidence and tough economic conditions combined to deliver the fourth consecutive month of decline. Registrations by both fleet and private buyers were down in the month,…
BYD leads global EV sales race, leaving Tesla and BMW in the dust
Electric vehicle adoption is accelerating globally, with a record 1.7 million sales in September alone. New analysis reveals that an EV was sold every 2.83 seconds worldwide between January and September 2024. However, one company stands out from the crowd: Chinese automotive giant BYD. Based on data from EV-Volumes, Confused.com's analysis of the top 20…
Renault 5 E-Tech Electric now available to order from £22,995
The highly-anticipated Renault 5 E-Tech electric, winner of multiple Car of the Year awards, is now available for order in the UK. It's available with five versions to choose from across three trim levels – evolution, techno, and iconic five – and either a 40kWh urban range battery with 120hp or a 52kWh comfort range…
Audi to unveil Q6 e-tron offroad concept at F.A.T Ice Race
Audi has unveiled a new concept vehicle, the Q6 e-tron offroad, demonstrating the versatility of its electric vehicle platform. Built upon the existing Q6 e-tron, this rugged prototype showcases the potential of electric vehicles to conquer challenging terrain, claims Audi. While conventional portal axles enable an increase in torque of around 20 to 30 percent…
Renault wins four AutoEV Electric Car of the Year Awards
Renault wins four categories at the AutoEV Electric Car of the Year Awards Renault 5 E-Tech electric takes the “Best Urban EV” and “Viewer’s Choice” awards Scenic E-Tech electric crowned “Best Mid-Sized Family EV” Renault presented with “Innovation Award” for its commitment to sustainability Renault has kicked off 2025 with a strong showing at the…
Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S covers 941 km on one battery charge
VW ID.7 A Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S, equipped with a standard technology package and a 210 kW (286 PS) motor, recently completed a 941-kilometer journey on a single battery charge at the Nardò Technical Center in southern Italy. This significantly surpassed the model's WLTP-certified range of up to 709 kilometers, achieving…
Ohme rewards EV drivers with over £100,000 in winter energy flexibility trials
Ohme, a leading provider of smart home electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions in the UK, has surpassed £100,000 in rewards distributed to participating EV drivers during a winter energy flexibility trial. This milestone comes halfway through the Ofgem-led Winter CrowdFlex trial, which started in September 2024 and continues until April 2025. The CrowdFlex trial is…
Amazon expands electric vehicle network in UK with record truck order
Amazon has announced a significant expansion of its zero-emission delivery network in the UK, including the largest-ever order of electric heavy-goods vehicles (eHGVs) in the country, the introduction of rail freight transport and the launch of on-foot deliveries in London. These initiatives aim to reduce carbon emissions, alleviate traffic congestion, and improve air quality, aligning…
VW extends OVO partnership benefits to fleet drivers
Following the announcement of its tie-up with energy experts OVO in July 2024, VW UK is extending the benefits of the partnership to company car and salary sacrifice customers. Those purchasing vehicles from 1 January 2025 from any of the Volkswagen Group brands - Audi, CUPRA, Škoda, Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles…
UK’s EV charging infrastructure showed rapid growth in 2024, claims Zapmap
The UK witnessed a significant growth in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in 2024, with over 20,000 new charge points installed, according to charge point mapping service Zapmap. This brings the total number of public charge points to 73,699, marking a 38% year-on-year increase. Ultra-rapid chargers (150kW+) saw the most substantial growth, with an 84%…
