Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV remains the best-selling electric vehicle in the UK, and tops the 2019 figures too despite being pushed hard by BMW’s 530e. According to the latest figures from the Department for Transport (DfT), Q1 2019 saw 1,6…
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Pricing announced for Kia Soul EV
Kia has announced pricing details for its new Soul EV, with the second-generation model set to cost £33,795 for the First Edition model available at launch. The new Soul EV features the same 64 kWh battery as found in the Kia e-Niro,…
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EV sales ahead of PHEVs in June
Pure-electric cars outsold plug-in hybrids for the first time since December 2014, as the electric vehicle market continues its shift away from PHEVs and increased numbers of pure-EVs come to market. According to today’s figures (Thursday 4th Jul…
Five stars for Tesla Model 3 in EuroNCAP tests
Tesla’s Model 3 has been awarded a five-star rating by safety experts EuroNCAP. The latest EV from Tesla already held a five-star rating from the US crash test bidy, but now it holds one in Europe too. It achieved a perfect score…
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Prices announced for electric DS 3 Crossback
DS has announced pricing and opened the order books for its DS 3 Crossback E-Tense pure-electric crossover. The premium compact SUV will start at £32,350 (inc Plug-in Car Grant), when launched early next year. Trim levels will largely mirror the non-el…
Grant backed home EV chargers must be smart
As of today (Monday 1st July) all newly installed home EV charge points that receive government funding must be ‘smart’ units. The effect of this rule is that home charge points will be capable of being accessed remotely, capable of sending…
New UK sites confirmed for ultra rapid Ionity network
Ionity has announced the next phase of its roll-out in the UK, with the ultra-rapid network set to open eight new locations later this year, starting with the first station in an Extra services, at the company’s new M1 Leeds Skelton Lake…
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Scottish EV charging gets £20m boost
The Scottish Government has announced that more than £20 million in funding will be used to help increase the number of electric vehicles in the country. Local authorities will be able to access money that allows them to invest in EV charge…
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Most picturesque EV charging locations in UK revealed
Some of the UK’s most picturesque EV charging locations have been highlighted by Go Ultra Low, demonstrating the fact that the number of charge points is growing rapidly. With almost 24,000 connectors available at more than 8,700 locations, there…
Engenie set to double number of rapid chargers in Cardiff
Engenie has announced that it will expand its network in Cardiff, doubling the current rapid EV charging infrastructure in the city with 12 new charge points due, and the first four having received planning permission. In a move that will contribute to…