Category: Electric Vehicles
DriveElectric adds salary sacrifice to EV leasing offer
Leasing company DriveElectric has added salary sacrifice to its range of services aimed at electric vehicle drivers. Salary sacrifice means that employees can save up to 40% on an electric vehicle by exchanging part of their salary; the gross amount sacrificed reduces the employee’s income tax and national insurance (NIC) liability, as well as the…
EV production up over 70% in first half of 2023, says SMMT
UK car production rose 11.7% in the first half of the year to 450,168 units with June – up 16.2% – the fifth consecutive month of growth, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance represented the best first half since 2021 as manufacturers were increasingly able to…
Nissan EV sales worldwide pass 1 million milestone
Nissan has announced global sales of its electric vehicles have surpassed the 1 million unit milestone, with almost one-third sold to European customers. Since its launch in December 2010, the Nissan LEAF has sold more than 650,000 units worldwide. The model, currently sold in approximately 50 markets centering on Japan, the U.S. and Europe, has…
Nissan celebrates Formula E with ‘Feel Electric Festival’
To celebrate Nissan’s participation in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and the highly anticipated final races of the season at ExCeL London, Nissan is bringing a Formula E festival to London’s vibrant Covent Garden. The Nissan ‘Feel Electric Festival’ will transform the area into a Japanese-themed garden with a large display of cherry…
Skoda introduces electric SUV that learns to park itself
Drivers of the Škoda Enyaq will have one less thing to think about when they arrive home thanks to the fully electric SUV being able to ‘train’ itself to park completely autonomously. Trained Parking is one of many parking features to appear on a Škoda for the first time, as Škoda research reveals 73% of…
VW to showcase ID.Buzz ‘Glamper Van’ at PennFest 2023
Put your sunglasses on! Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is adding an extra sparkle to this festival season with the launch of the ID. Buzz Cargo-based ‘Glamper Van.’ The unique vehicle is wrapped in a multi-coloured design and transformed inside into an Instagram-friendly photobooth, lighting, and props. The camera features a makeover filter to help visitors capture…
Triumph unveils electric TR25 concept car
Exactly 100 years after its first production sports cars, the Triumph Motor Company has announced a new electric TR25 concept car. Created by leading automotive design house, Makkina, the TR25 is billed as a celebration of the great British roadster, paying particular homage to the record-breaking ‘Jabbeke’ Triumph TR2, MVC575, which broke the land speed…
Kia Niro scoops 2023 EcoCar Electrified Car of the Year
Kia has collected six awards in this year’s EcoCar Top 50 Electrified awards, including the ‘2023 EcoCar Electrified Car of the Year’ for the Kia Niro. Boasting a choice of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric powertrains, the Niro impressed the EcoCar judges in every setup, collecting additional awards for ‘Best electric medium SUV’, ‘Best…
New car market grew 25.8% in June, but private EV sales stall
UK sales of new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were up 39.4 per cent in June, but the growth was driven by fleet users who receive substantial Benefit-in-Kind tax breaks, rather than private buyers. The new car market grew 25.8% in June with 177,266 vehicles registered, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor…
Rightcharge partners with Green Flag to accelerate smart EV charging
Charge point installation platform, Rightcharge, has partnered with UK breakdown provider, Green Flag, to help accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in Britain by simplifying the process of installing an EV charge point at work or at home. Green Flag users can now access Rightcharge via the Green Flag app on IOS and Android and find…
