Category: Electric Vehicles
Top 5 ways to prolong EV battery life
The cost of charging an electric car using a public charger has increased once again, as drivers will now need to fork out over £220 more per year on average. Just like looking after your smartphone, your electric vehicle’s battery also needs to be properly cared for if you’re going to get the best out of it…
UK car registrations fall in June but battery EV sales up
The Vauxhall Corsa, above was the best-selling car in June 2022, ahead of the Tesla EV UK new car registrations fell by nearly a quarter (24.3%) in June, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The month saw 140,958 new vehicles registered,…
MG reveals images of MG4 EV
MG Motor UK has revealed the first official UK images of its all-new MG4 EV, ahead of the launch in September. The new model will use MG’s innovative Modular Scalable Platform (MSP) which it describes as 'state-of-the-art battery architecture' underpinning the next generation of MG models. Designed for a wide range of vehicles, the MSP…
Onto adds 600 Peugeot EVs to fleet
Electric car subscription service Onto is adding 600 new, fully electric PEUGEOT cars to its fleet. 300 e-208 Allure Premium vehicles are now available for delivery and 300 more e-2008 GT models will join their fleet from July. The two brands first partnered in 2018, when Onto welcomed its first fully electric vehicles from PEUGEOT.…
Nissan launches Ariya crossover EV from £43K
Unveiled to Tech Digest at a special launch event in Stockholm, the Ariya is Nissan's latest EV (electric vehicle). An electric crossover offering a high driving position, it comes in two versions - Advance and Evolve - and in three different battery and powertrain combinations including 2WD 63kWh, 2WD 87kWh, and e-4ORCE AWD (All Wheel…
Nissan Ariya review: a great electric SUV
The Nissan Ariya offers a smooth, if not particularly exciting, ride Tech Digest Editor Chris Price travels to Stockholm to test out Nissan’s latest EV, the family-friendly Ariya now available from £43,000... When it comes to Electric Vehicles, Nissan certainly knows a thing or two. While other mass market manufacturers – most notably VW –…
Electric flying ferry will make Stockholm’s waterways ‘faster than cars’
The world’s fastest electric ship, the Candela P-12 Shuttle, is set to hit Stockholm’s waters next year, potentially heralding a new era of transport. The innovative hydrofoiling electric ferry will reduce emissions and slash commuting times – and the city believes it will make waterborne public transport more attractive than trains, buses, and cars. Marine technology…
British Gas and Osprey Charging partner to accelerate fleet electrification
British Gas has partnered with Osprey Charging, one of the UK’s largest networks of rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging points, to help transition its vehicles to an all-electric fleet. The partnership provides British Gas engineers with direct access to Osprey’s nationwide network of over 300 rapid charging stations throughout the UK. With around 9,000…
Top 10 European cities for air quality/EV uptake revealed
Oslo (pictured above) tops the list for European city with the best air quality New research has found that five UK cities have made it into the top ten list for the best electric vehicle uptake and air quality in Europe. The study, by Vanarama, revealed whether EV uptake has improved air…
Lunaz turns classic 1952 Jaguar into vegan electric vehicle
Lunaz, a creator of upcycled, restored and electrified classic cars, has turned a classic 1952 Jaguar XK120 into a vegan electric vehicle (EV). Featuring a leather-free interior that uses ocean clean-up materials, the Jag includes carpets that are woven from reclaimed nylon sea-fishing nets. Additionally, the backing of these carpets is upcycled from marine plastic pollution…
