Category: Electric Vehicles
Nearly half of UK drivers now ready to switch to EVs, report claims
According to brand new research, almost 50 per cent of Britain's car owners will choose to buy an electric vehicle (EV) as their next car due to spiralling fuel costs. The study, published today by used car buying service ChooseMyCar.com, asked 2,000 motorists whether recent fluctuations in fuel costs and shortages had affected their buying…
Pre-booking for VW ID. Buzz EV now open
The VW ID. Buzz is now available for pre-booking, with customers able to secure access to a priority ordering window before order books open officially in July 2022. Customers can place a £2,000 pre-booking fee with their dealer between 30 May and 30 June to secure a priority slot to specify their ID. Buzz during…
VW unveils two ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ inspired ID. Buzz vehicles at Star Wars Celebration
The two unique ID. Buzz show cars for the new Star Wars series "Obi-Wan Kenobi". Two ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ inspired Volkswagen ID. Buzz show cars are part of this year’s Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California (May 26-29) as the brand’s collaboration with the new series, coming to Disney+ on May 27…
Citroen Ami UK to go on sale from £7695
Available in three trim levels – 'Ami', 'Ami Pop' and 'Ami Vibe'. Optional Colour Packs allow customers to personalise their Ami 100% ëlectric. My Ami Cargo – the practical e-mobility solution for last-mile deliveries in urban areas – is available in one specification, priced at £7,995. Ami 100% ëlectric and My Ami Cargo have a…
Fiat partners with EV subscription service Onto
Fiat UK is partnering with electric car subscription service Onto to provide a total of 600 New 500s to its fleet. The New 500 marks the third generation of this iconic car with a clear focus on sustainable mobility and modern design. Designed, engineered, and manufactured at the home of Fiat in Turin, the New…
Voi launches safety campaign to educate e-scooter riders
European micromobility Voi has launched its second international safety campaign, “Let’s get it right”, to educate riders about how to responsibly use shared e-scooters. The campaign, which will run for six weeks, is targeting people living in the 80+ towns and cities where Voi operates. Voi also commits to host more than 100 safety training…
Almost half of drivers can’t afford EV, survey claims
Almost half can’t afford electric vehicle (EV), with 1 in 3 worried they could be priced out of driving Government grant not enough for people to buy an electric car 75% believe government could make electric motoring more expensive in the future A fifth don’t find electric cars as desirable as their petrol/diesel equivalents A…
CUPRA claims ‘technology packed’ Born will protect vulnerable road users
CUPRA’s first all-electric car is packed with technology designed to help prevent collisions with vulnerable road users Last year, 430 pedestrians and cyclists were killed on British roads, and a further 8,720 were seriously injured CUPRA Born, available to order in the UK now, features AVAS sound (Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System) which is perceptible to…
GreenFlux and Osprey Charging Network establish roaming connection
GreenFlux, a provider of EV charging software and services, has signed a roaming agreement with Osprey Charging Network, opening the UK rapid-charging network to nearly 90,000 EV drivers. It's hoped the agreement will be a key enabler of cross-channel charging across Europe and the UK, with Osprey being among the first few major UK networks…
Ohme partners with Motability for EV charging
UK smart home charger provider Ohme is partnering with Motability Operations to become the official EV charger provider for customers on the Motability scheme. It claims the partnership with Motability Operations will help make the switch to electric vehicles easier for disabled people through reliable, personal e-mobility. Ohme’s technology with its Home Pro smart charger…
