Category: Electric Vehicles
PEUGEOT e-Rifter EV now available to order
PEUGEOT has opened the order books for its all-new e-Rifter, one of the latest models to join PEUGEOT’s growing range of zero-emissions vehicles. Customers can place orders from now, with the first deliveries expected in November 2021. The PEUGEOT e-Rifter is available in two trim levels, with prices starting from £30,375. Unveiled earlier this year,…
Renault Zoe E-Tech sets EV record – goes 475 miles on single charge
The Renault Zoe E-Tech has set a new record for electric vehicle driving by covering 475.4 miles on a single charge. Mission Motorsport, the Forces’ Motorsport Charity, broke the Renault Zoe 'hypermiling' record after its team drove the all-electric supermini for more than 24 hours at Thruxton Race Circuit. The original record of 351 miles…
Electric-powered classic Mini now available – yours from £25,000
London Electric Cars (LEC) has launched its own electric-powered classic Mini, with prices starting from £25,000 (excluding local taxes, shipping and donor). The base 20 kWh LEC classic Mini conversion has a projected range of 60-70 miles. Owners can install a higher kWh motor and upgraded batteries to provide more range at an additional cost.…
3 in 4 US Electric Vehicles are Tesla, claims report
Tesla vehicles have dominated the US electric vehicle market over the last three years. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, Tesla electric vehicles (EV) hold a combined 74% share of the US electric vehicle market with car sales of 430,592 from 2018-2021. According to a recent report, the top 10 selling EVs in the US for…
Piaggio ONE e-scooter to retail from £2,500
Piaggio has announced further details of its ONE e-scooter. Designed in Italy and intended for a young audience, “ONE” made its debut at the Beijing Motor Show at the end of May. It will be available in the UK from the end of July with prices starting at £2500. Inspired by the Piaggio tradition that…
Volta Zero electric truck to make German debut
Following the recent announcement of Volta Zero’s Italian introduction, Volta Trucks has confirmed the world’s first purpose-built full electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle will make its customer debut in Germany from 14 to 25 June. The Volta Zero will be displayed in Munich in conjunction with Volta Trucks customer, Petit Forestier, and in Frankfurt with partner…
Nissan study claims EV owners driving further than ICE counterparts
A new study commissioned by car maker Nissan claims that European EV drivers are travelling 630 kilometres further annually than European internal combustion engine (ICE) drivers. The study reveals EV drivers are totalling on average more than 14,200km yearly, compared to their ICE driver counterparts, who are averaging 13,600km. Ahead of World Environment Day on…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV now available from £37,000
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV is available to order now, priced from £36,995. It is the first car in the new Electric Vehicle-exclusive IONIQ sub-brand, and the first Hyundai built on a new dedicated E-GMP battery-electric vehicle platform. Fully electric and rich in eco-friendly materials (including those extracted from sugar cane) it can be charged…
Norway leads the way in European EV adoption, UK is third
New research from Select Car Leasing shows that Norway is leading the way in EV adoption, though the UK is in a respectable third position. Based on Select Car Leasing’s scoring system, Norway is the European country offering the most benefits to its inhabitants, scoring 87/100. Norway ranks the highest across 4 different factors, including…
Peugeot announces e-Boxer van will start from £49,000
PEUGEOT has opened reservations for the new e-Boxer van, the brand’s largest full electric Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV). Available to order now, the PEUGEOT e-Boxer is available with two battery options and comes in three lengths to suit a variety of needs for both business and private users. Prices for the new PEUGEOT e-Boxer start…
