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Industry VW's Herbert Diess explains why brand's EVs are better than petrol

VW's Herbert Diess explains why brand's EVs are better than petrol

According to Diess, it's time to switch to an EV, and here's why.
By Brian Potter 20h ago
EV Education How do you service an electric car?

How do you service an electric car?

It's not entirely different from how you service a petrol car, but there are some changes.
By Brian Potter 18 October 2021
Industry BP officially joins BMW and Daimler as a DCS shareholder

BP officially joins BMW and Daimler as a DCS shareholder

The company offers access to more than 300,000 charging points in 30 countries.
By Brian Potter 18 October 2021
Industry Fisker Magic Works set to develop two new EVs in the UK

Fisker Magic Works set to develop two new EVs in the UK

Fisker’s new UK division, dubbed ‘Magic Works’, is developing two new EVs that will both arrive before 2025.
By Brian Potter 18 October 2021
Green UK: New Nissan EV finance package includes a home charger

UK: New Nissan EV finance package includes a home charger

Nissan calls the scheme a one-stop shop for electric motoring.
By James Fossdyke 15 October 2021
Industry VW admits that Tesla is pushing it to speed up shift to EVs

VW admits that Tesla is pushing it to speed up shift to EVs

However, the carmaker denies CEO Herbert Diess told supervisory council that 30,000 jobs would be lost if EV transition took too long.
By Brian Potter 14 October 2021
Industry Genesis wants to become an EV leader, surpass other OEMs

Genesis wants to become an EV leader, surpass other OEMs

With great products like the GV60, it has definitely started on the right foot.
By Brian Potter 14 October 2021
EV Education How much range does an electric car lose each year?

How much range does an electric car lose each year?

All EVs offer a multitude of measures used to slow down the process of battery degradation. However, the process is inevitable.
By Brian Potter 13 October 2021
Green UK study shows six in 10 motorists would consider an electric car

UK study shows six in 10 motorists would consider an electric car

The new research suggests most drivers are open to going electric.
By James Fossdyke 13 October 2021
Green BP Pulse charging network gets new fleet of electric vans

BP Pulse charging network gets new fleet of electric vans

30 LEVC VN5 vans will help BP maintain the network.
By James Fossdyke 11 October 2021
Motorsport.com DTM showcases model for 1000 bhp electric prototype

DTM showcases model for 1000 bhp electric prototype

The DTM has unveiled a 1:1 model of an all-electric prototype that could form the basis of a new racing championship beginning 2023.
By Rachit Thukral 10 October 2021
Green Elon Musk: it will take 30-40 years to replace all cars with BEVs

Elon Musk: it will take 30-40 years to replace all cars with BEVs

20 years would be the bare minimum just to replace the fleet, assuming 100% market share for BEVs.
By Mark Kane 09 October 2021
Green UK: Should you consider a used electric car? Good or bad idea?

UK: Should you consider a used electric car? Good or bad idea?

If you're in the market for an EV, should you search the used market? Let's explore.
By Brian Potter 07 October 2021
Industry EVs are now almost as profitable for Audi as its other cars

EVs are now almost as profitable for Audi as its other cars

Audi’s CEO believes its EVs are now almost making them as much profit as its combustion powered cars.
By Brian Potter 06 October 2021
Manufacturing / Production Stellantis prioritises EVs over ICEs in Europe amid chip shortage

Stellantis prioritises EVs over ICEs in Europe amid chip shortage

Franco-Italo-American carmaker to use limited amount of chips to build EVs as "more customers are willing to buy EVs now."
By Brian Potter 05 October 2021
EV Education ABCS of EVs: C for Cobalt

ABCS of EVs: C for Cobalt

It's an essential ingredient in the battery mix.
By Brian Potter 04 October 2021
Green Tesco takes top spot among UK supermarkets for electric car charging

Tesco takes top spot among UK supermarkets for electric car charging

Almost half of Tesco's stores offer electric car charging.
By James Fossdyke 01 October 2021
Green UK study shows four in 10 plan to buy an electric or hybrid car next

UK study shows four in 10 plan to buy an electric or hybrid car next

Study suggests demand for electrified cars is swelling.
By James Fossdyke 30 September 2021
Industry UK fuel shortage leads to 1,600% surge in EV online searches

UK fuel shortage leads to 1,600% surge in EV online searches

Online interest for electric cars exploded to 16 times the average volume in a single day.
By Brian Potter 29 September 2021
Industry Skoda announces it’s ditching PHEVs, going all-in on pure EVs

Skoda announces it’s ditching PHEVs, going all-in on pure EVs

The manufacturer is planning to launch three new EVs by 2030, but no new PHEVs, it seems.
By Brian Potter 28 September 2021
Special Editions Just 50 special edition Skoda Enyaq iVs are coming to the UK

Just 50 special edition Skoda Enyaq iVs are coming to the UK

The Founders Edition is marked out by fancy exterior trim and an illuminated grille.
By James Fossdyke 28 September 2021
EV Education ABCs of EVs: L for lithium

ABCs of EVs: L for lithium

It plays a big role in batteries, but what is lithium?
By Brian Potter 24 September 2021
Industry Electric cars listed by 0-60 mph acceleration: Quickest to slowest

Electric cars listed by 0-60 mph acceleration: Quickest to slowest

Rivian R1T/R1S turns out to be effectively the least expensive EV in the US that achieves 0-60 mph in 3.0 seconds!
By Mark Kane 24 September 2021
Pricing Cute Citroen Ami runabout will arrive in the UK next year

Cute Citroen Ami runabout will arrive in the UK next year

Prices are yet to be confirmed, but they are expected to start at around £6,000.
By James Fossdyke 24 September 2021
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