Category: Electric Vehicles
Top tips for reducing EV charging bills
Tusker, a leading provider of salary sacrifice car benefits schemes, with more than 20,000 green vehicles in its fleet, has produced some top tips to help EV drivers keep their monthly charging costs down... Tusker has included advice on how to access free and reduced charging prices against a background of rising energy costs for…
Zerova set to unveil ‘world’s fastest electric vehicle charger’
The solution can provide 150km of range in less than five minutes, and can charge four vehicles at the same time The charger can be used to charge both passenger and commercial vehicles It will be officially unveiled at the eMove360° Europe 2022 conference in Berlin Zerova is set to unveil what it claims is…
High price of EVs deters two-thirds of Brits
A new Juniper Research survey has found that 66% of UK respondents and 61% of US respondents are discouraged from adopting electric vehicles due to their high purchase price. It noted that electric vehicles must demonstrate lower running costs compared to traditional vehicles to justify the initial expenditure. Mobility Schemes Must Incorporate Electric Vehicles The…
High price of electric cars is biggest reason for not buying, claims survey
Followed by too few charging points and range anxiety Over four in ten drivers say they have no way of charging an electric car at home Over a third say high running costs would stop them buying an electric car Over 55s most likely to see the barriers to getting an electric car A survey…
Nissan electrifies UK-built models as production hits 5 million
As Nissan Qashqai and Juke production in Sunderland passes the five million mark, electrified versions of these crossover models are now rolling off the lines. The Nissan Qashqai is now offered with Nissan’s e-POWER system while the Nissan Juke, is now equipped with an advanced hybrid powertrain. These new powertrains have been launched as combined…
Which? calls for improvements to Electric Vehicle charging networks
Which? is calling for urgent improvements to the UK’s Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure as new research reveals significant flaws with the networks resulting in three-quarters (74%) of EV owners reporting dissatisfaction with the current infrastructure. The consumer watchdog believes the UK government needs to move quickly to address issues with the UK’s charging infrastructure, including…
Peugeot announces two new EVs for 2023: e-308 and e-308 SW
Peugeot has announced its latest additions to the 100% electric model line-up – the new Peugeot e-308 and Peugeot e-308 SW. Already available in plug-in hybrid versions, the two new Peugeot 308 hatch and estate models will be available as 100% electric versions next year. The all-electric 308 and 308 SW will be powered by…
World EV Day: 5 EV myths debunked
Today is World EV Day, so we've joined forces with the experts at Vanarama to debunk five common myths that stop motorists from switching to an electric vehicle (EV). Myth #1: They cost too much The truth: EV owners can save up to £3,108 per year Often people won’t pick an electric vehicle for their…
Citroen adds ‘Ami Tonic’ to its EV range
Ahead of Ami’s UK launch, Citroën has revealed the latest version of its all-electric urban mobility solution, ‘Ami Tonic’. Featuring a new khaki and yellow colour scheme along with new external features, Ami Tonic further highlights the design and personalisation options available on Ami 100% ëlectric. Ami Tonic features new headlamp bezels, inspired by sunglasses,…
Britain’s Best EVs named at 2022 What Car? Electric Car Awards
The UK’s best new and used electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars have been revealed at the 2022 What Car? Electric Car Awards. Now in their third year, the awards were launched following a surge of interest in electric and hybrid cars on the What Car? website, and are designed to help people who are keen…
