Category: Electric Vehicles
Osprey Charging acquires land to establish its largest Scottish EV charging hub
Osprey Charging has purchased its second freehold site – which will become Osprey’s largest charging location in Scotland. Planning approval to construct a 300kW ultra-rapid charging hub has already been obtained and construction work is expected to start in the summer The 16-charger hub will be located opposite the Phoenix Retail Park on the A737…
BYD reveals prices for SEAL U DM-i plug in hybrid EV
Chinese manufacturer BYD (short for Build Your Dreams) has announced UK pricing for its new SEAL plug-in hybrid EV. The new BYD SEAL U DM-i, which is a five-seater D-segment SUV, is the brand’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) in Europe. For the first time, UK consumers can experience all the benefits of BYD’s Super…
Polestar to reduce supply chain emissions by integrating renewable fuels for ocean freight
Polestar is taking the next steps to reduce its supply chain emissions by integrating renewable fuels on its ocean freight routes. These account for around 75% of Polestar’s total transportation emissions. Polestar is now also operating its Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) in Belgium on 100% renewable electricity. The VPC acts as a finishing and preparation…
Skywell BE11 unveiled at Everything Electric Show
A single trim level which includes 12.8” touchscreen display, heated and ventilated seats and motion-sensing electric rear tailgate Two battery options offering a range of up to 304 miles (WLTP – Combined) Backed by a 7-year, 100,000-mile vehicle warranty and 8-year, 155,000-mile battery warranty Pricing to be confirmed The all-new Skywell BE11 was officially unveiled…
EV Charging Points to Reach 64 Million Globally by 2029, Juniper Research finds
A new study from Juniper Research has found the total number of EV (Electric Vehicle) charging points globally will grow by 194% over the next five years; rising from 21.8 million in 2024. The research found private EV sales have slowed in the last year due to a number of factors, including range anxiety and…
Kia launch EV3 – a £30k electric car with 372-mile range
Kia EV3 brings innovative technology of brand’s flagship EV9 SUV to compact EV SUV segment 10-80 per cent battery charging in 31 mins Kia AI Assistant, Premium Streaming, advanced driving assistance systems and Over-the-Air updates The new Kia EV3 will bring ‘flagship’ technology from larger bespoke electric models to the compact SUV segment, according to…
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…
