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RAC data shows public rapid charging prices rose 42 percent in four months

RAC data shows public rapid charging prices rose 42 percent in four months

But for those who can charge at home, or have subscriptions to charging networks, EVs remain cheaper to fuel than petrol-powered cars.

By James Fossdyke 27 September 2022

IEA: As EV sales flourish, other areas need to improve in fight against climate change

IEA: As EV sales flourish, other areas need to improve in fight against climate change

Globally, EV sales doubled in 2021.

By Brian Potter 26 September 2022

Trump spouts more electric car misinformation at recent rally

Trump spouts more electric car misinformation at recent rally

Trump has made it clear recently that he's not too happy with Tesla's Elon Musk, and he suddenly no longer supports EVs.

By Steven Loveday 10 September 2022

UK new car market stabilises in August ahead of September plate change

UK new car market stabilises in August ahead of September plate change

Marginal growth has been cautiously welcomed by industry bosses.

By James Fossdyke 06 September 2022

UK: These crazy unusual EV survey question responses may shock you

UK: These crazy unusual EV survey question responses may shock you

While more and more people are learning about EVs, this simple survey shows we've got a long way to go with EV education.

By Brian Potter 30 August 2022

Government to support rollout of 1,000 new charging points across England

Government to support rollout of 1,000 new charging points across England

New pilot project sees nine local authorities split £10m of funding for new chargers.

By James Fossdyke 25 August 2022

VW will only sell EVs in Norway from 2024 onwards

VW will only sell EVs in Norway from 2024 onwards

The Scandinavian country is the world leader in terms of EV uptake.

By Brian Potter 22 August 2022

17-year-old boy’s electric motor design could revolutionise EVs

17-year-old boy’s electric motor design could revolutionise EVs

Robert Sansone’s synchronous reluctance motor takes top prize at the 2022 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

By Brian Potter 17 August 2022

Porsche believes soon its EVs will be more profitable than its ICE vehicles

Porsche believes soon its EVs will be more profitable than its ICE vehicles

Currently, the manufacturer aims for its EV profits to reach parity with combustion vehicles by 2024.

By Ben O'Hare 24 July 2022

New Volvo CEO believes EVs are the future, there's no other way

New Volvo CEO believes EVs are the future, there's no other way

CEO Jim Rowan believes that rivals who don't commit to EVs are likely to struggle.

By Brian Potter 15 July 2022

Switzerland considering imposing mileage tax on electric vehicles

Switzerland considering imposing mileage tax on electric vehicles

The Swiss aren’t staying neutral on fuel taxes.

By Brian Potter 14 July 2022

Volvo to spend €1.2 billion on carbon-neutral factory for EVs in Slovakia

Volvo to spend €1.2 billion on carbon-neutral factory for EVs in Slovakia

The first cars will roll off the assembly line in 2026.

By Brian Potter 04 July 2022

UK car industry voices concerns over £90m energy cost hike

UK car industry voices concerns over £90m energy cost hike

Industry body says UK factories are paying £50 million a year more on energy than their EU counterparts.

By James Fossdyke 01 July 2022

More than half of UK drivers see low fuel costs as key benefit of EVs

More than half of UK drivers see low fuel costs as key benefit of EVs

But more than a fifth reckon there's no upside to life with an EV.

By James Fossdyke 30 June 2022

UK government ends plug-in grant for electric cars

UK government ends plug-in grant for electric cars

The grant has been in place since 2011.

By James Fossdyke 17 June 2022

What's happening with wireless charging? Has any progress been made recently?

What's happening with wireless charging? Has any progress been made recently?

Consumers clearly want it, but most manufacturers don't seem as keen.

By Brian Potter 06 June 2022

More than 750,000 electric cars now grace UK roads

More than 750,000 electric cars now grace UK roads

But petrol and diesel cars still make up more than 95 percent of the total.

By James Fossdyke 03 June 2022

UK: Electric car rapid charging costs up 21 percent in eight months

UK: Electric car rapid charging costs up 21 percent in eight months

But charging is still cheaper than filling up with petrol or diesel.

By James Fossdyke 02 June 2022

Ora's intriguingly named Funky Cat starts at £30,495 in the UK

Ora's intriguingly named Funky Cat starts at £30,495 in the UK

The electric hatchback has a 193-mile range.

By James Fossdyke 31 May 2022

UK used car market on the up amid surge in demand for electric cars

UK used car market on the up amid surge in demand for electric cars

But the market is still slightly below pre-pandemic levels.

By James Fossdyke 18 May 2022

Almost half of Brits would not consider an electric car

Almost half of Brits would not consider an electric car

NFU Mutual study shows charging and range concerns top the reasons for sticking with petrol and diesel.

By James Fossdyke 18 May 2022

Study: EV adoption rate too slow to prevent the worst of climate change

Study: EV adoption rate too slow to prevent the worst of climate change

Apparently, the main reason why we’re not transitioning to EVs more quickly is still because of the infrastructure.

By Brian Potter 17 May 2022

General Motors could return to Europe as EV-only automaker

General Motors could return to Europe as EV-only automaker

CEO Mary Barra says there's potential in Europe's EV market.

By Brian Potter 13 May 2022

Stellantis will produce electric cars in Serbia

Stellantis will produce electric cars in Serbia

The group intends to produce in Serbia a new electric model, starting in 2024.

By Brian Potter 02 May 2022

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