Tag: EV
UK’s EV Infrastructure 12 years behind schedule, claims report
As the UK prepares to ban the sales of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, concerns are emerging about the country's readiness for the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. Recent data analysed by MakeMyHouseGreen suggests that the UK government is falling drastically behind its infrastructure targets, potentially leaving thousands without easy access to EV chargers. In January 2023,…
Could EV owners be targeted by council cuts?
Electric car owners may be asked to pay more for parking permits as councils across the UK consider measures to bring in more cash. Kirklees Council in West Yorks recently introduced a £150 annual fee for electric vehicle permits in a bid to raise more than £600,000 a year. Now EV experts at LeaseElectricCar.co.uk are warning drivers to…
Polestar competition winner unveiled as full-size model alongside Hot Wheels collab
Polestar has brought the winning design from its Design Contest to life as a 1:1 scale model, presented during Munich IAA 2023. At the same time, Polestar is kicking off a partnership with Mattel’s Hot Wheels brand, starting with Hot Wheels providing the inspiration for the next Polestar Design Contest that references the innovative designs…
New £30,000 MINI Cooper EV unveiled at Munich IAA Motor Show
Fifth generation, all-electric MINI Cooper unveiled at the IAA International Motor Show All-electric drive available in either E and SE output levels, offering 190-miles and 250-miles range Touch display with 24cm fully usable circular central instrument display Three new exterior colours, Blazing Blue, Sunny Side Yellow and Legend Grey join existing colours Prices from £30,000…
Fiat 500e tops Forbes Advisor’s Electrical Vehicle Affordability Index
The Fiat 500e is named the best electric vehicle for affordability in 2023 Forbes Advisor’s 2023 Electric Vehicle Affordability Index ranks the MG ZS EV and the Nissan Leaf in second and third places respectively The Index ranks the most popular EVs in the UK to find the most affordable electrical vehicles The study analysed…
New data shows best and worst UK regions for EV charge points
New data has ranked the UK regions with the highest number of public charging devices for EVs, as the government targets continue to look unachievable. Electric vehicle experts at LeaseElectricCar.co.uk has used data obtained from the Department for Transport to reveal which areas across the country have the most charge points available for public use. Recent…
Mercedes-Benz chooses Ohme as EV charging company
Mercedes-Benz in the UK has chosen dynamic smart charging company Ohme as its new official home charging partner. The agreement will see Mercedes-Benz recommend Ohme chargers to customers who need a home charging solution. And an Ohme Home Pro charger will be available in Mercedes-Benz showrooms for customers to view. Ohme’s dynamic smart chargers can…
New poll shows Britain falling down Electric Vehicle league table
A new league table has revealed that Great Britain is drastically falling behind the world leaders in purchasing electric vehicles. Motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk and LeaseElectricCar.co.uk are now calling for the British government to get serious about establishing a greener road network by introducing more zero-emission initiatives in the UK. Just 16.6% of new cars brought in Great Britain…
DriveElectric adds salary sacrifice to EV leasing offer
Leasing company DriveElectric has added salary sacrifice to its range of services aimed at electric vehicle drivers. Salary sacrifice means that employees can save up to 40% on an electric vehicle by exchanging part of their salary; the gross amount sacrificed reduces the employee’s income tax and national insurance (NIC) liability, as well as the…
EV production up over 70% in first half of 2023, says SMMT
UK car production rose 11.7% in the first half of the year to 450,168 units with June – up 16.2% – the fifth consecutive month of growth, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance represented the best first half since 2021 as manufacturers were increasingly able to…
