Tag: EV
Top 10 most searched for EVs – Tesla Model Y tops list
The Tesla Model Y is the most searched-for EV. Image: Tesla Today (March 1st) is the official release date of the latest official number plate. As well as the shiny ’23’ plates highlighting the newest vehicles on the block, it also puts us another year closer to the UK ban on…
Mini announces £52,500 Convertible EV
First-ever all-electric MINI Convertible Fixed specification with choice of Enigmatic Black or White Silver exterior paint colours Limited to 999 units for Europe, with 150 units for UK market Available from April 2023, priced at £52,500 OTR Following positive feedback on the one-off presented in summer 2022, MINI is going ahead with a small series…
UK car production down 10% in 2022, but record EV output
UK car production declined -9.8% in 2022 to 775,014 units, according to the latest figures issued today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). December rounded off a volatile year, with output down -17.9% in the month after growth in October and November, with most of the year’s volume loss occurring in the…
Alfa Romeo confirms details for Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4
The Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4 is available in a choice of Ti and Veloce trims, with an exclusive SPECIALE edition also available at launch Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Q4 is the most efficient Alfa Romeo ever, with of CO2 emissions of 29g/km and over 49 miles of battery life in full-electric mode and more than 372 miles…
Tech Digest daily roundup: 2 in 5 supermarket EV chargers not working, claims survey
Shoppers hoping to charge their electric vehicles while doing their weekly grocery shop could be left frustrated as new research has found that more than two in five devices in supermarket car parks are not working. Analysis of public charging data found that 43 per cent of chargers located at major supermarket sites have connection…
Mini offering free home charger for new EV orders
MINI is helping encourage emission-free motoring by offering MINI Electric customers a complimentary home charger as part of their new vehicle purchase. Available to all MINI Electric orders from 1 January to 31 March 2023 inclusive, the offer gives customers a complimentary Pod Point home charger and installation for charging at home. After home installation…
CES 2023: Polestar 3 hopes to be first car to feature Google HD Map
Polestar vehicles will benefit from the latest enhancements and developments showcased by Google at CES 2023. Developments include Google’s new HD map that will debut in Polestar 3. “These developments are the direct result of our strong relationship with Google and show the advantages of integrating the innovative Android Automotive OS in our cars,” says…
Peugeot unveils INCEPTION CONCEPT EV with 497 mile range
PEUGEOT has unveiled the INCEPTION CONCEPT, an EV powered by a 100kWh battery providing a range of 497 miles. With two electric motors, the INCEPTION CONCEPT produces almost 680hp and accelerates from 0-62mph in under three seconds. The model also features 800V technology, enabling it to add 93 miles of range in just five minutes,…
UK car sales drop 2% in 2022, as EV marketshare overtakes diesel
The UK new car market recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in December, with an 18.3% increase to reach 128,462 new registrations, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). However, this second half year performance was not enough to offset the declines recorded during the first half…
Electric preferred to petrol cars, among ‘duel fuel’ households
A survey from Zap-Map shows that electric cars are favoured for all kinds of journeys, among EV owners who also own a petrol or diesel car. Research from electric vehicle (EV) charge point mapping service Zap-Map has shown that around a third of EV owners own a petrol or diesel vehicle too. But its survey…
