Allego has rolled-out contactless credit or debit card charging on its EV charge points, with the first of the network’s units offering this payment option rolled out in London on the Shell Recharge network. The UK Government has regulations as t…
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Paris Motor Show 2018 EV stars
The Paris Motor Show has a number of important plug-in models on show currently. With both production models and concepts, pure-EVs and PHEVs, the event in the French capital has plenty to pique the interest. Have a look at ZM’s round-up of…
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First 60kW rapid charger installed in UK
Alfa Power has installed the UK’s first 60 kW public EV rapid charge point, with the unit currently the fastest way to charge any non-Tesla electric vehicle on these shores. Put in at the Crown Service Station in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, the……
First 60kW rapid charger installed in UK
Alfa Power has installed the UK’s first 60 kW public EV rapid charge point, with the unit currently the fastest way to charge any non-Tesla electric vehicle on these shores. Put in at the Crown Service Station in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, the……
Zap-Map survey reveals top EV charging networks
Tesla, InstaVolt, and PodPoint have been voted as the best EV charging networks in the UK by Zap-Map users, with the three having the top satisfaction ratings by those drivers that use them. Tesla’s Supercharger network saw 93% of those surveyed …
BMW i3 120Ah brings longer range
BMW has launched an new version of its i3 electric supermini, with a new 120Ah battery extending the range available to 223 miles (NEDC) on a single charge – or 192 miles according to the tougher WLTP tests. The pack – rated…
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Peugeot will launch Hybrid and Hybrid4 PHEVs next year
Peugeot has launched two new plug-in hybrid powertrains – Hybrid and Hybrid4 – which will become available in its 3008, 508, and 508 SW next year. The new systems come with an 11.8 kWh or 13.2 kWh battery, allowing for a range…
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Renault and VW star at IAA show
The 2018 edition of the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show has been filled with launches of new electric models. Everything from advanced concepts showcased by Renault, to the expansion of VW’s ID electric brand into the LCV market have gone on display, show…
New Kia e-Niro confirmed with 301 mile range
Kia has announced that the homologated range for its forthcoming e-Niro is 301 miles on a single charge. That’s based on the 64 kWh battery model, and calculated against WLTP tests. This unsurprisingly puts the pure-electric e-Niro up against the…
Audi launches new e-tron EV
Audi has unveiled the e-tron – its first pure-electric production car – which is the vanguard of an electric model offensive by the German brand that will see 12 new EVs arrive by 2025. Having released details of the new SUV in…
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