Tag: EV
World EV Day: 5 EV myths debunked
Today is World EV Day, so we've joined forces with the experts at Vanarama to debunk five common myths that stop motorists from switching to an electric vehicle (EV). Myth #1: They cost too much The truth: EV owners can save up to £3,108 per year Often people won’t pick an electric vehicle for their…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Turkey overtakes Brazil as most expensive place in world to buy iPhone
For years, Brazil was known for having the most expensive iPhone in the world. This happened with iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and even the third-generation iPhone SE. This time, however, another country has taken the top spot in the ranking. According to research by Nukeni shared with 9to5Mac, Turkey now has the world’s most expensive iPhone 14....Using iPhone 14 Pro as…
Citroen adds ‘Ami Tonic’ to its EV range
Ahead of Ami’s UK launch, Citroën has revealed the latest version of its all-electric urban mobility solution, ‘Ami Tonic’. Featuring a new khaki and yellow colour scheme along with new external features, Ami Tonic further highlights the design and personalisation options available on Ami 100% ëlectric. Ami Tonic features new headlamp bezels, inspired by sunglasses,…
Britain’s Best EVs named at 2022 What Car? Electric Car Awards
The UK’s best new and used electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars have been revealed at the 2022 What Car? Electric Car Awards. Now in their third year, the awards were launched following a surge of interest in electric and hybrid cars on the What Car? website, and are designed to help people who are keen…
Switzerland crowned best place to own an EV, UK in 11th
Switzerland is the most EV-friendly country, followed by Austria and Denmark Norwegians are buying more EVs than any other country across Europe The Netherlands has the most EV charging points and the best road conditions The UK fails to make the top 10, sitting mid-table as the 11th most EV-ready country Each country was ranked…
What Car? journos set EV World Record for most countries visited in 24 hours
What Car? journalists Neil Winn and Doug Revolta have set a new world record for the most countries visited in 24 hours in an electric car. The unmodified Porsche Taycan (Performance Battery Plus) chosen for the challenge required seven charge stops at ultra-rapid 350kW Ionity chargers along the 1199-mile journey across 14 countries. Aside from…
Record EV sales across the globe despite challenges, reports IDTechEx
While 2022 continues to add to the challenges electric vehicle (EV) makers face, markets are still growing. Indeed, electric car sales for the first half of 2022 reached approximately 3.5 million, according to IDTechEx research. To learn more, the new IDTechEx report, “Electric Cars 2023-2043”, provides a deep dive into future automotive markets with granular…
Polestar electric roadster concept to enter production as Polestar 6
Volvo-owned Swedish electric car company Polestar has confirmed plans to put the Polestar electric roadster concept into production. The production car is expected to launch in 2026 as the Polestar 6 electric performance roadster. Interested customers in all active Polestar markets are able to reserve a car online from 16 August 2022. “With the overwhelming…
Young Driver launches Firefly Sport EV at British Motor Show
Young Driver Motor Cars’ all-British and all-electric Firefly Sport will receive its official debut at this week’s British Motor Show, opening on August 18th. A sister company to Young Driver – the under-17s driving school – Young Driver Motor Cars will start production of the Firefly Sport model this month. The 2.1 metre-long car, which…
Less than 1 in 5 homes live within 5 mins walk of EV charger
New research from Field Dynamics, in partnership with EV charging app Zap-Map, shows that the percentage of households without a space to charge at their own property, but who live within five minutes’ walk of a public EV charger, has risen from 12% to 17% since 2020. This is a significant overall increase, of more…
