The UK government could significantly advance its Road to Zero emissions ambitions by incentivising drivers to switch to the latest generation of plug-in hybrid vehicles. A survey of drivers of the UK’s best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle, the Mitsubis…
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UK: New car demand falls in April as plug-in hybrids take a hit
UK new car market declined by -4.1% in April, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The month saw 161,064 units registered, the second lowest April volume since 2012 but following a double-digit i…
UK: Upgraded Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid and Hybrid crossovers now on sale
Following its unveiling at the Geneva International Motor Show in March, the upgraded Kia Niro is now on sale in the UK with prices starting at £24,590. A number of improvements have been made to the Niro, Kia’s best-selling electrified crossover ran…
Hyundai Kona Electric Wins Best EV Title At Honest John Awards
Hyundai’s Kona Electric wins the brand new award category of ‘Best EV’ at last night’s Honest John Awards, as voted for by users of HonestJohn.co.uk. David Ross, Honest John Editor, said: “The Hyundai Kona is a true electric game-changer. Sensibly pric…
UK: Tesla now taking orders for Model 3
As of today drivers in the UK can order Tesla’s lowest-price largest-volume electric car with a right-hand-drive. Deliveries will start from June, with those who have already made reservations getting first place in the order books. The Model 3 has already been selling well in continental Europe and is now ready for drivers used to the […]
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Peugeot e-208 now available to order in UK
Peugeot has opened reservations for the all-new PEUGEOT e- 208 subcompact EV in the UK. Customers able to reserve online with a £500 deposit, all from the comfort of their own home. Actual orders for the all-new PEUGEOT 208 range can be placed from lat…
Tesla to open Model 3 orders in UK this May
Tesla is preparing to open the order books for the Model 3 in the UK, according to Elon Musk. In a tweet, the Tesla boss said the online order page would open “around May 1 or 2”, allowing British customers to place an order before Tesla raises the price of its latest Autopilot upgrade. The […]
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UK: reservations open for the Peugeot e-208
Peugeot presented the details of the fully electric version of its new 208 GT Line earlier this year, which was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Now the e-208 is now open for reservation in the United Kingdom with a £500 deposit. Peugeot is releasing its 208 in petrol and diesel versions, but also […]
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MG Motor to present first BEV in Autumn
The British SAIC brand MG Motor is launching its first electric model this autumn. A prototype of the MG ZS EV was recently filmed at the Kreuz Hilden charging station. According to the technicians, the E-SUV delivers 110 kW and offers a 44 kWh battery for 280 km WLTP range. The vehicle was filmed at […]
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Siticars presents electric mini car for London’s emission zone
The London startup Siticars has introduced a small electric car for journeys in London’s new Ultra Low Emission Zone. The BEV is called Me, and is also offered as a pickup and panel van, is satisfied with a top speed of around 80 km/h and a range of around 150 km. The London-based manufacturer is […]
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