A survey by Zap-Map in partnership with the REA has found that EVs and the public charging network are vital for essential travel and keeping ‘key workers’ on the move during the COVID-19 pandemic. 83% EV users still reliant on their EV…
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Vauxhall reveals electric Vivaro-e
Vauxhall has launched its new Vivaro-e, with the pure-electric van capable of covering up to 188 miles on a charge. Powered by a 100 kW electric motor, the Vivaro-e will be available in two body lengths and two body variants. It will…
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Pod Point boosts workplace charging grant
Pod Point is topping up the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) for businesses and organisations looking to install EV charge points – with up to £550 off the cost of each socket. Following last month’s announcement that the WCS funding was bei…
Converted lock-ups to become rapid EV charging hubs
A new project could see hundreds of EV charge hubs rolled out across London, as lock-ups are converted to EV charging sites. Set-up by a partnership involving SSE Enterprise and InfraTech Property Solutions, proposals see SSE’s EV infrastructure …
Zap-Map shows live status on almost 70% of UK charge points
With the recent addition of live status data from the ChargePlace Scotland network, Zap-Map now has live status updates on 68% of the UK’s public EV charging points. Looking at the geographical breakdown, with the inclusion of the new network, Sc…
Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport PHEVs launched
Land Rover has launched plug-in hybrid versions of two of its most popular models – the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque. Electric driving range is rated at up to 41 miles, and CO2 emissions as low as 32 g/km. Both are…
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Free GeniePoint EV charging for key workers
GeniePoint has is offering key workers free EV charging, aiding essential travel during the coronavirus outbreak. The offer enables free EV charging on the network’s points for the key workers in the following areas: • Health & So…
EV success at World Car of the Year awards
Pure-electric models have taken three of the five available categories in the World Car of the Year Awards 2020. Porsche’s Taycan took two prizes, and Kia’s Soul EV won its class. The Kia won World Urban Car of the Year 2020, beating…
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Impact of coronavirus on public EV charging networks
While the on-going coronavirus situation has reduced car usage significantly, the lock-down restrictions have not halted all journeys. Essential travel is still taking place both by key workers needing to get to work and also for essential journeys by …
EV sales smash records in March figures
Registrations of electric vehicles have broken almost all records in March 2020, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Despite being partially hit by procedures to limit the spread of coronavirus, March has pr…