Nissan has announced it has made its 500,000th Leaf – the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle. With the news coming on World EV Day, Nissan has confirmed it has reached the half a million mark, with the landmark car heading to an…..
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Zap-Map launches Zap-Pay – the simple way to pay for EV charging
Zap-Map, the UK’s leading electric vehicle (EV) mapping service, today unveils Zap-Pay a new service that enables EV drivers to use a single app to pay for charging across different networks. Engenie, the UK-wide rapid charging network, will be t…
Free ubitricity charging for World EV Day
EV drivers will be able to charge their car for free from ubitricity points on Wednesday 9th September, as part of World EV Day. The lamppost charging specialists are partners of the event, which looks to highlight the benefits of electric vehicles…
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EV sales in August overtake full 2019 total
Registrations of electric cars were up 110% in August 2020 compared to last year, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 2020’s year-to-date electric car sales have now surpassed EV registrations for the …
Volta Zero revealed
Volta Trucks has launched the Zero, the world’s first purpose-built pure-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle. With a range of between 95 – 125 miles on a charge, the Volta Zero is targeted at ‘last mile’ deliveries, particularl…
Skoda launches Enyaq iV
Skoda has unveiled the Enyaq iV, its new pure-electric SUV based on the VW Group MEB platform. Available with a choice of two battery options, the Skoda Enyaq iV has a headline electric driving range of up to 316 miles (500 km)…
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Audi launches e-tron Sportback
Audi has launched its new e-tron Sportback in the UK, with pricing and specifications confirmed for the pure-EV that can cover up to 241 miles on a charge. The Audi e-Tron Sportback shares a platform and powertrain with the e-tron SUV, though…
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Sheffield to get 22 new rapid chargers from Franklin Energy
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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