Franklin Energy is set to install 22 rapid EV charge points across council car parks in Sheffield. The move comes as Sheffield plans a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) to be implemented in the city centre. To cater for electric taxi drivers, ten…
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Porsche boosts range with new Panamera PHEV
Porsche has released its new Panamera, which includes new versions of its E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid models. The updated PHEVs receive a new powertrain boosting electric only range by almost a third. Featuring a 17.9 kWh battery, the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid …
Early 2021 arrival for Kia Sorento PHEV
Kia’s new Sorento PHEV has been revealed, with the SUV set to arrive in Europe early next year. Official electric driving range, CO2, and fuel economy figures are yet to be announced. However, we do know the seven-seater SUV will feature a…
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VW ID.3 sets distance record
A Volkswagen ID.3 has beaten its official WLTP range by more than 100 km (62 miles), after an EV driving expert ‘hypermiled’ one of the new EVs for 330 miles on a charge. The VW ID.3 58 kWh driven has an official…
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Renault Captur and Megane PHEV models launched
Renault has launched the Captur E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid and Megane E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid models in the UK, with both PHEVs now available to order. The Captur E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid and Megane E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid both use a 9.8 kWh battery, able to…
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Fiat launches electric Ducato
Fiat has confirmed UK pricing and specifications for the E-Ducato, it’s pure-electric large van. Starting at £47,675 (exc VAT inc PiVG) the E-Ducato has a range of up to 148 miles on a charge, and comes with a choice of two battery…
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Volvo XC40 T4 PHEV launched
Volvo has added a second plug-in hybrid model to its XC40 range, as the Swedish firm rolls out increased electrified options across its model line-up. The new Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T4 sits beneath the existing T5 model, and offers an…
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InstaVolt hub opens in Banbury ahead of schedule
InstaVolt’s largest EV charging hub has opened in Banbury, with eight ultra-rapid charge points installed close to the M40. At the site just off Junction 11, InstaVolt’s units make up one of the largest open-access rapid charging hubs in th…
Distance record for Hyundai Kona Electric
Hyundai has set a new range record with its Kona Electric, after tests in Germany saw one of its 64 kWh models cover 1,026 km (637.5 miles) on a single charge. Three identical Kona Electric models were piloted about the Lausitzring by…
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Mercedes Benz eSprinter goes on sale
Mercedes Benz has announced prices and specifications for the eSprinter, the German company’s pure-electric large van. The eSprinter features a range of 96 miles on a charge, with prices starting from a little over £50,000 – exc. VAT &…