Tag: EV
Used car market hits five year high as EVs reach record share
The UK’s used car market rose by 6.5% in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,967,923 units finding new owners – the strongest start to a year since pre-pandemic 2019, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase marks 16 months of successive growth, reflecting…
Mazda cuts price of MX-30 electric SUV to £28,000
Mazda has cut the price of its MX-30 electric SUV by more than £3,000, making it one of the cheapest new electric models on sale. Pricing for the MX-30 EV now starts at £27,995, for the entry-level Prime Line variant. The Exclusive Line costs from £29,995, while the range-topping Makoto is available for £32,395. All…
Two-thirds of businesses ready to go electric, claims Geotab report
Connected transport solutions provider Geotab Inc. has found that two-thirds of vehicles (cars and vans) operated by private and public sector organisations in the UK are ready to go electric — contrary to increasing industry and media pessimism around electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Geotab’s ‘Taking Charge: On the Road to an EV Future’ report analysed driver…
Microsoft to open London AI office, Tesla scraps entry-level EV plans
Microsoft is opening a new office in London dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) research and development. The tech firm's AI boss Mustafa Suleyman said it will advertise roles for "exceptional individuals" in the coming weeks and months. But he has not said how many jobs will be created. Microsoft is a major investor in ChatGPT-creator…
Updated Volvo range now on sale, including fully electric EC40 and EX40
Volvo EC40 Volvo Cars’ progress towards becoming a fully electric car brand have taken another step towards realisation, claims the manufacturer, with the fully electric C40 Recharge crossover and XC40 Recharge SUV rebranded as the EC40 and EX40 respectively. Beyond the name change, the EC40 and EX40 are offered with a…
Osprey hits 1000 live public EV chargers milestone
EV charging network Osprey Charging now has over 1,000 live public EV chargers available for use by the UK’s EV drivers. This expansion milestone builds on the success of 2023, which saw Osprey grow in scale by 150% in the space of 12 months. With more than 1,000 charge points now active, Osprey is the…
Honda slashes £5,000 from e:Ny1 electric SUV
Honda has slashed the price of its electric SUV, the e:Ny1, by £5,000 in a bid to boost sales and match competitor prices. The price cuts have brought the e:Ny1 closer in line with rivals like the Hyundai Kona Electric. That said, the Kona Electric is still cheaper, starting from £34,995 or £38,595 when equipped with…
Survey suggests half of Brits stressed by parking
New survey confirms that half of Brits (49%) find parking stressful 40% of respondents say parking is more stressful when members of their family are in the vehicle More than half of UK families (57%) have concerns around buying or using a large car because of ‘parking stress’ New Park Assist Plus with memory function…
Skoda unveils €25,000 Epiq EV – due to launch 2025
Škoda Auto has revealed the name of its battery-electric city SUV crossover, along with a design study showing a first glimpse of the new model. Due to be unveiled in 2025, the Škoda Epiq will cost around 25,000 Euros. At 4.1 metres in length, the Škoda Epiq city SUV crossover will have plenty of space for five…
International Women’s Day: Falling support for EV adoption among women
L-R Nicola Hume, Ginny Buckley, Nicki Shields UK-wide survey conducted by Electrifying.com and The AA reveals fewer than one in ten women believe their next car will be electric 61% of women say they feel less confident at the prospect of driving an EV than they do a petrol or diesel car…
