Tag : EV
Electric cars helping hybrid sales, finds Kia UK
Kia UK’s president and CEO, Paul Philpott, has said the new e-Niro has attracted mostly new customers to the brand and increased hybrid sales.
UK’s North East goes electric with new charging hubs
Fastned will expand its electric vehicle rapid charge network in the north east of England, with five new fast charging ‘hubs’.
e-Niro building strong EV customer base for Kia
Kia’s e-Niro electric SUV is still proving popular with potential customers and helping to build the brand’s EV presence despite having sold out of this year’s … Read More »
New Peugeot 208 and e-208 revealed at Geneva
Peugeot has unveiled an all-new 208 at the Geneva Motor Show, which will be available as petrol, diesel and electric; as the e-208 that kick starts … Read More »
Audi confirms fifth production electric car
Audi confirms the Q4 e-tron is set for production in the second half of 2020, based on the Q4 e-tron concept shown at this year’s Geneva … Read More »
Audi to reveal next stage in electric mobility at Geneva
Audi has revealed first sketches of its “next stage in electric mobility”; the Audi Q4 e-tron electric car concept.
First interior shot and Honda Urban EV details revealed
Ahead of the Geneva Motor Show 2019, Honda has revealed the first image of the prototype dashboard of its hotly anticipated battery-electric Urban EV hatchback.
SPIE empowers IONITY electric car rapid charging in the UK
SPIE UK is to be responsible for the planning and design of electric charging stations at strategic locations along the United Kingdom’s major road infrastructure.
Audi’s first electric car pricing and spec announced
Order books are now open for the Audi e-tron in the UK, with prices starting at £71,490 (exc. Plug-in Car Grant).
Demand outstripping supply for Kia e-Niro EV
All 900 allocated UK units of the new Kia e-Niro electric car have all-but been sold in less than a month, according to the carmaker but … Read More »
DS 3 Crossback UK trim and pricing revealed
First seen at the Paris Motor Show last year, DS has released full UK pricing and specification for the all-new DS 3 Crossback hatch that goes … Read More »
Kia study reveals fleets ready for EV tipping point
Demand for electric vehicles is reaching a tipping point for fleets, according to a new study by Kia.
Drive electric for a tenth the cost of a petrol car, says ScottishPower
ScottishPower has launched a new tariff for EV owners that it says will cost drivers a tenth of the cost per mile of a standard petrol … Read More »
Pod Point chosen to complement Kia’s growing EV line-up
Kia Motors UK has chosen Pod Point as official homecharge provider to complement its growing range of electric powered plug-in vehicles.
Nissan Leaf e+ brings 239-mile range
Nissan is introducing a new version of its Leaf EV, which offers a 239-mile range – the highest yet for the model.
Charging 2.0: How the latest EVs are opening up electric motoring to fleets
With the first long-range, mass-market electric cars coming to market and plug-in sales continuing to grow, Alex Grant looks at how new technology could re-shape the … Read More »
New-gen battery tech to provide 300-mile range in next Kia EV
Kia has confirmed its next major electric vehicle (EV), due circa 2020, will offer a range in excess of 300 miles and will likely be equipped … Read More »
Kia e-Niro official range downgraded
Kia Motors Europe has revised the WLTP range figure for its forthcoming e-Niro SUV as it says the previously published figures had been incorrectly supplied by … Read More »
Dyson confirms electric vehicle production in Singapore
Dyson has confirmed plans to construct its first automotive manufacturing facility in Singapore, with the first production car to roll off the line in 2021.
BMW i3 drops range extender
The full electric BMW i3 and more sporty i3s are now available with a near 200-mile range, while the company has quietly dropped the petrol range … Read More »
DS3 replacement unveiled with full electric model
DS, Groupe PSA’s premium car brand, is entering the electric market with its long awaited DS3 replacement, the DS3 Crossback.
Bring 2% BiK rate forward to 2019, say leading firms
Addressing the cliff-edge in company car benefit-in-kind (BiK) tax rates and bringing forward the 2% rate to 2019/20 could help drive ULEV uptake.
Chevin releases whitepaper aimed to help fleets choose the right fuel
Chevin Fleet Solutions has released a new whitepaper, ‘Selecting Your Vehicles – the Right Fuel for the Job.’
London introduces emissions-based parking
The City of London Corporation has announced the introduction of new charges based on vehicle emissions for on-street parking in the Square Mile, starting Monday 20 … Read More »
Q&A: Dr Dave Finn, CEO and co-founder, Tritium
The ever-growing European plug-in car market is changing, with new player Tritium hoping to capitalise on the boom; a charge point manufacturer that admits choosing EVs today … Read More »
Ofgem’s latest proposals could cut off-peak EV charging costs
New proposals have been laid out by Ofgem to support the millions of expected electric vehicles on Britain’s roads and reduce costs to customers.
Ultra-low emission vehicles… Time to get on board?
In an uncertain economic climate, Professor Colin Tourick reckons now might be the right time to take another look at ULEVs.
Transport Scotland increases EV funding for fleets
Increased funding to encourage the uptake of EVs in fleets has been announced by the Scottish Government.
Smart-grid solutions essential to power EV confidence
Cities must deploy smart-charging and storage systems or “face a total collapse of consumer confidence in EVs”.
Renault to invest more than £880m in France for EVs
France is to become a centre of excellence for Renault’s electric vehicles with an investment of more than one billion euros (£880m) in development and production.
