Category: Electric Vehicles
Lotus and what3words announce partnership
Navigation technology company what3words has announced a partnership with Lotus on future models, starting with the world’s first British electric hypercar - the Evija. With Lotus integrating what3words directly into all future models from next year, drivers will be able to use what3words’ technology to discover journeys, find a parking spot, or meet up with…
EAV launches electric support vehicle for Spin e-scooters
Oxfordshire based micro-mobility manufacturer Electric Assisted Vehicles (EAV) Limited has launched the EAV2Charge - an ultra-lightweight commercial vehicle based on its EAV2Cubed model. EAV is already supplying multiple international logistics companies such as DPD and Zedify as well as supporting supermarket deliveries by Asda and Ocado. Now EAV’s latest design is aimed at the fast-growing…
Good Energy and Zap-Map offer free charging tariff
Clean power company Good Energy, in partnership with Zap-Map, is launching a new tariff this week which offers electric vehicle drivers the opportunity to power their home, or charge their car, for free. The tariff will include ‘flash’ windows based on periods when Britain is generating an abundance of solar and wind power. When this…
MG reveals Cyberster EV photos
Just days after revealing design renderings, MG has released the first official photos of its Cyberster concept car, which is making its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show later this month. The Cyberster - developed by the team at the MG Advanced Design Centre in London – is a two-door, two-seater sports car which aims…
Tesco reaches 500,000 electric vehicle charges
Tesco's electric car charging network has hit 500,000 charges – providing more than 10 million miles of complimentary carbon neutral motoring, the supermarket claims. In partnership with Volkswagen and Pod Point, Tesco is installing free charging points at 600 supermarkets around the UK as part of its commitment to improving electric car charging infrastructure. The…
Nissan reduces LEAF prices for Plug-In Car Grant eligibility
Nissan has confirmed price reductions of both the 40kWh and 62kWh versions of its LEAF electric vehicle, effective from April. As a result, all grades of LEAF and both battery capacities (40kWh and 62kWh) are eligible for the revised Plug-In Car Grant of £2,500, which is offered on electric vehicles under £35,000 RRP. The reduced…
2 in 3 Brits want to lead more sustainable lifestyle, claims study
New research released today by Auto Trader reveals that nearly two thirds (63%) of Brits are embracing their inner eco-warrior and focusing on leading a more sustainable lifestyle, as a result of the pandemic. As part of this lockdown-inspired eco-enthusiasm, one in five Brits (21%) is planning to stop fuelling around with petrol and diesel…
6 in 10 car buyers want incentives to buy an EV
New research from CarGurus (www.cargurus.co.uk) suggests that recently-announced cuts to electric vehicle (EV) grants are at odds with the steps most likely to persuade drivers considering the switch. The UK government has announced its intention to reduce grants for EV buyers from £3,000 to £2,500 (a further reduction from the £4,500 offered this time last…
More needed to encourage private EV take up, warns SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for greater support for private retail uptake of electric vehicles, following new figures showing businesses are twice as likely as consumers to make the switch from petrol or diesel. SMMT analysis of new car registrations in 2020 show that just 4.6% of privately bought cars…
EVA announces partnership with Onto
Following its recent launch, the Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) has announced a partnership with electric vehicle (EV) subscription service Onto. To mark the partnership, Onto is offering EVA England members a £50 discount on an EV subscription to allow people to try an electric car without any long-term commitment. Onto offers a range of EV…
