Category: Electric Vehicles
Smart EQ electric cars now on sale – prices from £16,850
The new smart EQ range is now on sale, but it isn't exactly cheap. Prices start from £16,850 for the smart fortwo coupé (including PICG grant of £3,500; total price £20,350 excluding grant). The forfour is priced from £17,285 (£20,785 excluding grant), and the unique fortwo cabriolet starts at £20,420 (£23,920 excluding grant). The smart…
Electric taxis go wireless in Nottingham
The UK could soon see a revolution in how electric vehicles are charged as the Transport Secretary announces a £3.4m investment in trials for wireless charging of electric taxis in Nottingham. Wireless charging at taxi ranks could provide an alternative to plugs and chargepoints, meaning multiple taxis could recharge at once - supporting drivers to…
Lexus introduces battery-electric vehicle, UX300e
Luxury car brand Lexus is planning its electric future with the European debut of the UX300e as well as a new concept car, the LF-30. It is presenting the new UX 300e, Lexus’s first battery-electric vehicle (BEV), and the LF-30 Electrified, a futuristic concept car, at the Kenshiki media forum, taking place this week in…
Hyundai Kona Electric crowned Which? Product of the Year
The Hyundai Kona electric vehicle (EV) has been crowned Which? product of the year for 2019, in a top 10 dominated by products showcasing innovation, environmental credentials and bargain value. The consumer watchdog’s product researchers nominated and voted for their exceptional products launched and tested over the last year - whittling down 3,500 products to…
Nissan turns LEAF into Christmas Tree
Introducing the Nissan Christmas Tree Talk about pimping your ride. Nissan has taken a LEAF electric car and turned it into a giant mobile Christmas Tree. As you do. OK it's essentially a PR stunt for the festive season and a pretty one at that. But there is a serious…
Zap-Map announces voice features for EV charging
Zap-Map, which helps EV drivers find their nearest charging points, has announced a free voice-activated function on Google Assistant. Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, Google Home and in-car using the latest version of Android Auto, Zap-Map uses natural language processing to provide voice responses to customers’ commands such as ‘find a charger nearby’ …
EV owners could get 1000 FREE miles, claims Volkswagen
Volkswagen claims that electric car owners could get more than 1,000 miles of FREE driving per year following the rollout of its car charging network. Volkswagen announced last year it had partnered with Tesco and Pod Point to install around 2,400 charging points for electric cars. Currently electric vehicle (EV) owners at 100 Tesco stores…
SEAT e-scooter costing £1 per week to run unveiled
Spanish car firm SEAT has unveiled its first ever e-scooter which, it says, could cost the average biker just £1 per week in running costs. The e-scooter concept is a response to a growing demand for zero emission, practical urban mobility solutions. Power is from a 11kW motor, which is equivalent to a 125cc petrol…
Elon Musk explains why Tesla CyberTruck windows broke
Elon Musk has said hitting the door of the new Tesla CyberTruck with a sledgehammer damaged its armoured glass which then broke during a failed demonstration of the new vehicle. The unveiling of Tesla’s first electric pick-up truck was marred by the incident, which saw two supposedly armoured glass windows shatter when hit with a…
Tesla CyberTruck launch marred by ‘shatterproof’ windows breaking
The unveiling of Tesla’s first electric pickup vehicle, the Tesla CyberTruck, has been marred by its supposedly “shatterproof” windows breaking during a demonstration. The car firm unveiled its first electric pickup truck, known as CyberTruck, at an event in Los Angeles. Tesla says the vehicle has “more utility than a truck, with more performance than…
