Land Rover has released the Velar P400e – a plug-in hybrid version of its mid-sized SUV. The Velar PHEV will cover up to 33 miles on electric power alone, with CO2 emissions rated at 49 g/km. Following on from last week’s reveal…
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Tesla Battery Day reveals huge range increases and cost reductions
Tesla has revealed that it has dramatically altered its battery design, opening up the potential for significant range increases and price cuts for its electric vehicles. It increases the chances of Tesla launching an affordable EV – pitched at $…
MG5 EV electric estate goes on sale
MG has launched its new MG5 EV, a pure-electric estate that starts at less than £25,000. Featuring a 214 mile range, the MG5 EV can be rapid charged in less than an hour. Powered by a 53.2 kWh battery supplying the 115…
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Order books open for Vauxhall Mokka-e
Vauxhall has revealed UK pricing and specifications for its Mokka-e, the forthcoming pure-electric crossover. Prices will start from £30,840 (inc. PiCG) for the Mokka-e, which features a range of up to 201 miles on a charge. Powered by a 50 kWh battery…
UK deliveries start for VW ID.3
Volkswagen has handed over the first ID.3 models to UK customers. Deliveries of the highly-anticipated new EV began over the weekend, as VW launches the ‘third chapter’ in its history. Pitched as important as the Beetle and Golf, the ID.3 i…
BMW iX3 released
BMW has announced UK prices and specifications for the new iX3 pure-electric SUV. The new EV will start from £61,900, with a range of up to 279 miles available on a single charge. Launching with two trim levels – Premier Edition and…
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EV charging record set for John O’Groats to Lands End run
Zero Carbon World has set a new John O’Groats to Lands End electric vehicle record, completing the trip with only 1 hour, 32 minutes, 32 seconds taken for charging. Completing the trip in just 15 hours and 32 minutes, representatives from the…
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Jaguar launches F-Pace PHEV
Jaguar has updated its F-Pace, with the addition of a plug-in hybrid powertrain coming alongside various styling and equipment changes. The popular SUV is now available with Jaguar Land Rover’s widely used PHEV system, which sees a 2.0 litre petr…
Scottish ULEV loan expanded to include used electric vehicles
The Scottish Government has announced that it is extending its Low Carbon Transport Loan to cover used electric vehicles for the first time. In a move to help those into electric vehicles that are put off by or unable to afford the…
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EV try before you buy scheme launched
The UK Government has announced that it is investing £9 million in a ‘try before you buy’ scheme for electric vehicles. The Highways England project will allow businesses to test EV suitability before committing to adding them to a fleet. B…