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Mazda's USA CEO says longer-range EVs aren't sustainable

Mazda's USA CEO says longer-range EVs aren't sustainable

Mazda's only EV is the limited-production California-only MX-30 with 100 miles of range.

By Steven Loveday 1m ago

Volvo will launch a minimum of 6 new EVs by 2026 - report

Volvo will launch a minimum of 6 new EVs by 2026 - report

The brand will convert all its core models to electric power.

By Brian Potter 03 February 2023

UK: Cost of public electric car charging rises by half in eight months

UK: Cost of public electric car charging rises by half in eight months

But those who charge at home are still getting "great value", according to the RAC.

By Hyundai 12 January 2023

UK new car market down slightly in 2022 despite electric car success

UK new car market down slightly in 2022 despite electric car success

Supply issues stunted the market, but electric car sales still grew to overtake diesel registrations.

By Hyundai 06 January 2023

Norwegians replaced a fifth of their cars with all-electric ones

Norwegians replaced a fifth of their cars with all-electric ones

Before 2025, a third of the entire car fleet is expected to be zero-emission.

By Brian Potter 02 January 2023

Ford reveals how much EVs save on fuel costs and reduce emissions

Ford reveals how much EVs save on fuel costs and reduce emissions

Despite reams of misinformation found online, Ford dispels it all by sharing the truth about its EVs.

By Brian Potter 23 December 2022

New Citroen e-C4 X EV starts at just under £32,000

New Citroen e-C4 X EV starts at just under £32,000

The new electric family car is available to order now.

By Hyundai 23 December 2022

Hybrid or Electric: Toyota’s dilemma

Hybrid or Electric: Toyota’s dilemma

Leader of hybrid engines, the Japanese company seems to be late in the development of electric powertrains. What will be its future?

By Juan Felipe Munoz 22 December 2022

Range / Efficiency

EV drivers adjust behaviour to deal with winter range issues - study

EV drivers adjust behaviour to deal with winter range issues - study

The study concludes that people are simply charging more often, and sometimes driving less often.

By Brian Potter 21 December 2022

Toyota CEO says "silent majority" doubtful of electric-only future

Toyota CEO says "silent majority" doubtful of electric-only future

"Because the right answer is still unclear, we shouldn't limit ourselves to just one option," Toyoda says about going all-in on EVs.

By Brian Potter 21 December 2022

Manufacturing / Production

Audi to build electric vehicles at all factories from 2029

Audi to build electric vehicles at all factories from 2029

Production of ICE cars will come to an end by 2033.

By Brian Potter 21 December 2022

UK electric car demand "waning" says Auto Trader

UK electric car demand "waning" says Auto Trader

The online marketplace says supply has overtaken demand for the first time since the pandemic.

By James Fossdyke 20 December 2022

Fiat promises to keep making small cars in EV age

Fiat promises to keep making small cars in EV age

The Italian marque plans on staying true to its roots.

By Brian Potter 28 November 2022

UK electric car drivers will have to pay 'road tax' from 2025

UK electric car drivers will have to pay 'road tax' from 2025

But company car tax rates will remain well below those of petrol and diesel cars.

By James Fossdyke 21 November 2022

Volvo CEO says EVs may cost same as similar petrol cars by 2025

Volvo CEO says EVs may cost same as similar petrol cars by 2025

Is this likely to be the case for just Volvo and rival luxury brands, or across the board? There are clearly many variables at stake.

By Steven Loveday 13 November 2022

VW boss confirms brand is going EV-only in Europe from 2033

Ten new electric Volkswagens will be launched until 2026.

By Brian Potter 28 October 2022

Electric car sales gap widens as market demand becomes more divided

Electric car sales gap widens as market demand becomes more divided

Scandinavia, Northern Europe lead the way whilst California is the trailblazer in the USA.

By Juan Felipe Munoz 27 October 2022

Lotus Eletre electric SUV prices to start at just under £90,000

Lotus Eletre electric SUV prices to start at just under £90,000

The new SUV will have a range of up to 373 miles on a single charge.

By James Fossdyke 27 October 2022

More UK drivers expecting their next car to be electric

More UK drivers expecting their next car to be electric

But RAC voices concern as fewer drivers now expect to be driving an electric car in the next few years.

By James Fossdyke 26 October 2022

Renault CEO doubts EVs and ICEs will reach price parity anytime soon

Renault CEO doubts EVs and ICEs will reach price parity anytime soon

Luca de Meo says the ever-rising costs of battery materials are to blame.

By Brian Potter 20 October 2022

UK: Hyundai set to open hotel powered exclusively by EVs

UK: Hyundai set to open hotel powered exclusively by EVs

Reservations for Hotel Hyundai are now open.

By Brian Potter 17 October 2022

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

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