Tag: PHEV
New Skoda Kodiaq iV plug in hybrid offers electric range up to 75 miles
Second-generation plug-in hybrid system delivers increased electric range Up to 75 miles of all-electric driving range in E-mode Combined output of 204PS Six-speed DSG gearbox as standard with three hybrid driving modes SE and SE L trim levels available from launch with the five-seat plug-in hybrid Kodiaq Available to order now from £41,935 OTR Škoda…
New car sales grow in April but private EV share falls
New car registrations record 21st month of growth, rising 1.0% in April. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) market share rises to 16.9%, sustained by business buyers, as private retail demand continues to drop. New 2024 market outlook revises overall uptake upwards to 1.984m units, but BEV share downgraded to 19.8% as weakened private retail demand moderates expectations.…
Sales of BEVs up but market share expected to fall to 18%
The UK new car market recorded its ninth successive month of growth in April, with an 11.6% increase to reach 132,990 registrations, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance marks the best April since 2021’s 141,583 units but remains -17.4% down on 2019 volumes. Large fleet…
Citroen send Hybrid owners ‘Plug-in reminders’
With immediate effect, customers who drive C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid will be notified by ‘Plug-in Reminders’ to help further optimise the efficiency of their Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The notifications, which come in the form of a message on the touchscreen, have been designed to ensure that drivers can take full advantage of the efficiency benefits…
UK car production down 14% in February – but EV sales up
UK car production fell -14.0% in February, with 105,008 units leaving factory gates, although growth of electric vehicles increased 25% in the same period, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Over 17,00 fewer cars were manufactured in February, representing an 18th consecutive month of decline and the…
Kia takes orders for e-Niro 2 Long Range
Kia Motors has opened the order books for its new Kia e-Niro ‘2’ Long Range, which it claims offers greater range than any other sub-£35,000 electric vehicle. The new model is now available to order across the UK, with customer deliveries due to start in July. The new variant features the same long-range 64kWh battery…
McLaren unveils £185,000 Artura Hybrid Supercar
Here's a hybrid card with a difference. The all-new McLaren Artura is a full Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicle which you can charge to an 80% charge level in just 2.5 hours - and it's yours for just £185,000. The E-motor is powered by a battery pack comprising five lithium-ion modules, offering usable energy capacity of…
Four winter rules for a plug-in hybrid car
With the arrival of winter, the outside temperature in many European countries is below freezing first thing in the morning. We know the general effects of the cold on our vehicles, but how does it affect plug-in hybrid cars specifically? We asked SEAT to give us their tips to get the most out of your…
