Category: Electric Vehicles
Electric Nation installs first V2G chargers
Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid (V2G) has installed the first of 100 V2G chargers, as part of a trial to demonstrate how the technology can provide a solution to potential electricity network capacity issues as the number of electric vehicles (EVs) increase. Over 450 EV drivers have applied to join the new Electric Nation trial…
Only 1 in 12 think next car will be electric, claims Kwik Fit
With the government now expected to announce a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, research for Kwik Fit has revealed that just one in twelve (8%) car owners expect their next vehicle to be fully electric. Improving the charging infrastructure will be key to motorists switching to electric, the…
Express EV charging now available at Holiday Inn Express
Electric vehicle owners can now pre-book ‘Express’ charging following an agreement between online parking portal YourParkingSpace.co.uk and Atlas Hotels. It is one of the first times that pre-bookable charge points have been made available for motorists in the UK to use, guaranteeing availability, and is being piloted at the newly built Holiday Inn Express Bicester.…
Hyundai named Manufacturer of the Year at EVIEs
Hyundai Motor UK has secured a top accolade at the inaugural Electric Vehicle Innovation and Excellence awards (EVIEs). The company was named ‘Manufacturer of the Year’, fighting off stiff competition from Groupe PSA and Nissan. The expert judging panel noted Hyundai Motor’s range of ultra-low emission products, alongside the company’s dedicated fleet team. Additionally, the…
New Motion extends electric vehicle charging network
Electric vehicle charging provider, NewMotion, has announced a roaming partnership with UK charge point operator Osprey Charging, formerly Engenie. Under the partnership, 259 rapid connections will be added to NewMotion’s public charging network. NewMotion recently connected the 170,000th charge point to its roaming network and now counts over 3,000 charging locations in the UK. Osprey Charging…
Volvo brings electric motor development in-house
Volvo has opened a brand-new electric motor lab in Shanghai, China, the latest addition to its global network of facilities for the development and testing of electric car components. The lab comes in addition to ongoing e-motor development in Gothenburg, Sweden, and state-of-the-art battery labs in China and Sweden. Bringing the development of electric motors…
Mazda MX-30 EV customers to receive free home charger wall box
Mazda has announced that all customers placing an order for a Mazda MX-30 First Edition registered by 31st March 2021 will receive the offer of a free home wall box charger with standard installation. Supplied by Mazda’s charging infrastructure partner - smart charging solutions provider NewMotion - the home charger is also available with a…
Nissan announces production of MY20 Leaf
Nissan is to start of production of the MY20 LEAF range, including a new entry-grade 62kWh model, and lower ‘on the road’ pricing for the range-topping Tekna e+. With production starting from 16th November, specification enhancements to both 40kWh and 62kWh versions include the introduction of an Intelligent Rearview Mirror on Tekna models, shark fin antenna…
Nissan LEAF named most reliable electric vehicle
The Nissan LEAF has been named the most reliable electric vehicle in a study carried out by warranty company Warrantywise. The research looked at the frequency of repairs, common faults, cost of repair and age at the time of repair. Similar combustion-engined models were also evaluated, with the LEAF also finishing 7th overall. Says Andrew…
Audi and Octopus Energy team up for ‘free’ miles
Audi UK and green energy provider Octopus Energy have joined forces to offer owners of the brand’s electrified models the opportunity to travel for up to 5,000 miles free of charge. By switching to Octopus Energy for their home energy, drivers of fully electric e-tron and plug-in hybrid TFSI e models can take advantage of…
