UK new car registrations grew by 26.2% in February as 74,441 new cars joined Britain’s roads, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). While February is typically low volume ahead of the March plate ch…
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OVO Energy introduces EV charging tariff three times cheaper than UK average
UK energy supplier OVO Energy has announced the launch of the best value, innovative home EV charging plan on the market. Enabled by intelligent charging that will boost the movement towards greener methods of travel, ‘Charge Anytime’, offers savings o…
Renault UK starts 2023 with electrified vehicle sales nearly doubling
Renault is on track for a strong first quarter in the UK car market as it continues its significant sales growth, with a notable highlight being the near doubling of its electrified vehicle sales compared to February YTD 2022. Against last year’s resul…
More than 30,000 UK EV chargers now available via Kia Charge
Kia Charge – a service exclusive to Kia customers designed to simplify public EV charging – now offers seamless access to more than 30,000 connectors in the UK, as of February 2023. The total number of connectors available through Kia Charge has grown …
The BMW i4 eDrive35 is now available to order in the UK
BMW UK has announced that the order books have opened for the BMW i4 eDrive35, making it the latest model to join the fully-electric BMW family. The BMW i4 eDrive35 is priced from £49,995 (OTR) and is available to order now in the UK, with expected…
Nissan-backed ServCity accelerates future autonomous mobility in complex urban environments
ServCity, a consortium project backed by Nissan and supported by the UK Government has reached its conclusion, deploying advanced autonomous drive technology in complex urban environments in London, integrated with the city’s infrastructure. Following …
Norwegian Wattif EV sets foundation to influence UK EV charging network
Having recently installed its first UK charging points and secured a €50m investment, Norwegian EV charging infrastructure start-up Wattif EV has set out its plans to play a leading role in the UK network for destination chargers by 2030. In establishi…
Renault Megane E-Tech 100% electric enhanced with new flagship Iconic specification
Renault has enhanced the all new Megane E-Tech 100% electric with the introduction of the new top-of-the-range Iconic trim, the new addition notably features a heat pump for increased efficiency. The new Iconic features the extensive specification o…
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems awarded £6.6 million to develop autonomous zero-emission HGV
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), a UK-based hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator, revealed that the consortium it leads, Hub2Hub, has been awarded £6.6 million to develop and deliver a revolutionary, world-first, autonomous zero-emission HG…
National Express West Midlands invests £150 million in 300 UK-made electric buses
National Express West Midlands is investing £150 million in 300 UK-made electric zero emission buses, for delivery by the end of December 2024. The buses will be deployed across the West Midlands. This investment is part of National Express delivering …
