Do electric vehicles really cost less than ICE cars to maintain?

While many organisations are electrifying their fleets with the main aim of reducing carbon emissions, cost still matters. Traditionally, the typically higher purchase or lease rates of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) compared with an internal combustion engine (ICE) model have been mitigated by factors such as lower fuel and/or charging costs. However, this advantage

Watford Council secures substantial grant for EV charging points

Watford Council is pleased to announce that a grant of £592,500 has been successfully secured through the On-Street Residential Charge Point Scheme (ORCS). The funding will enable the installation of 79 new electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the town, bringing the total number of locations to 112. The 29 new charging columns will be

Electric dream? What it’s really like to drive 285 miles to The Lakes in a leccy car

With its rugged landscape, winding country lanes and laidback lifestyle, you wouldn’t necessarily put The Lake District down as being an electrifying hotspot. However, the folks at BMW have teamed up with 15 UK National Parks  – including The Lakes – as part of a three-year initiative called Recharge in Nature, which aims to install electric vehicle (EV) charging points at

Electric vehicle sales leapt 55% in 2022 – here’s where that growth was strongest

Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) increased by 55% in 2022 from the year before, according to data from the EV Volumes sales database. China remains the world’s largest EV market, with 59% of global sales. World Economic Forum estimates annual EV sales need to increase 18-fold by 2030 to meet global emissions targets. Many

38% of UK drivers rate their understanding of Electric Vehicles as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’

New research conducted by Peugeot UK has revealed that less than a quarter of UK drivers say they have a good understanding of electric vehicles. The survey of 2,000 UK motorists found that only 23% thought their understanding of electric vehicles was ‘good’ or ‘excellent’, while 38% described their knowledge as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’.

Drivers can save £25,000 on new electric vehicle as Plug-in Grant scheme extended

Motorists and businesses around the UK will be able to save money on electric vans and HGVs this year after the grant scheme was extended again. The Office for Zero Emissions (OZEV) has confirmed an extension to the Plug-in Van Grant, which allows motorists to save money on a new electric vehicle. It is understood that OZEV upgraded