The Hyundai Motor Group has become a new shareholder in the Ionity pan-European ultra-rapid EV charging network. The latest addition to the joint venture sees both Hyundai and Kia brands represented. The Korean group joins the BMW Group, Ford Motor Com…
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Smart charging Crowd Charge app launched
A new app has been launched by Crowd Charge which aims to help EV drivers save money on electricity costs, and make greater use of greener energy. Crowd Charge is able to recharge a user’s electric vehicle at the cheapest and greenest…
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Record month for EV registrations
Electric vehicle registrations set a new record market share in August 2019. Pure-electric models made up 3.4% of total sales, and including plug-in hybrids in that total takes the figure to 4.4%. Analysis by Next Green Car of the latest set of…
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Pricing and details confirmed for new Renault Zoe
Renault has announced prices and specification details for its new Zoe, which features a 245 mile range on a single charge. The popular electric supermini is being launched in second-generation spec with a 52 kWh battery, more powerful R135 100 kW moto…
World premier for Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan has been launched, marking the ‘start of a new era’ for the sportscar firm. Featuring a familiar naming system for Porsche, the Taycan Turbo and Taycan Turbo S will be the first models available at launch, with a less…
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Production version of Honda e launched
Honda has revealed the full-production version of its electric Honda e ahead of the models public debut at Frankfurt next week. The pure-electric supermini will be available with a choice of two electric motors – rated at either 100 kW or 113…
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Two new PHEVs due from Kia with Ceed SW and XCeed
Kia has revealed two new plug-in hybrid models to join the company’s electric line-up – the Ceed Sportswagon and XCeed crossover. Both models will get a new powertrain, which features an 8.9 kWh battery, good for an electric-only range of a…
New BMW X5 PHEV revealed
BMW has launched a new version of its X5 xDrive45e, with this new generation PHEV offering a range of up to 54 miles on a single charge. This figure is possible because of a new 24 kWh battery – 21 kWh usable…
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Seat launches Tarraco PHEV
Seat has revealed a new version of its largest SUV – the Tarraco – with a plug-in hybrid powertrain fitted for the first time in the range. The new Tarraco FR PHEV has a 13 kWh battery pack, enabling an electric-only driving…
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NewMotion and InCharge agree roaming deal
Vattenfall and NewMotion have announced a new roaming agreement, which will allow EV drivers registered with either network access to more than 400 public charge points in the UK. A single RFID card or app will work with NewMotion units and Vattenfall&…