‘Electric cars cost too much’. Well, yes, they are expensive. But too expensive? I’m here to argue they’re not. Let’s look at a perfect example: the award-winning, best-selling Vauxhall Corsa, which is offered in petrol, diesel and pure electric Corsa-e guises. Now, you can buy an entry-level Corsa for £17,015, whereas the cheapest Corsa-e is £26,690. There, argument proven: electric Corsa costs
Peugeot’s boxy, van-based Rifter has proved a hit with active families The new electric model is available in two trim levels: allure premium and the GT Have you noticed how van drivers who whizz past you or sit on your tail always seem to look happy and contented? That’s because vehicle manufacturers know that
The new electric Nissan Ariya goes on sale in the UK from £43k, as Nissan finally delivers a new EV to the market, 12 years after the Nissan LEAF arrived. Nissan has become synonymous with EVs ever since the electric Nissan LEAF arrived back in 2009, but despite that early lead in electric cars it’s failed
The UK police’s trial of the electric vehicle is getting rave reviews from officers and the public, it says Tesla says 9 month UK trial of a Model 3 as a patrol car has had ‘great results’ Fully-electric vehicle can be used for 4 hours in ‘advanced driving conditions’ Officers recharging the car during shifts, taking
British start-up Imperium Drive has started its Fetch trial in Milton Keynes that will see remote-controlled driverless vehicles used as a car-hailing service. The technology enables users to summon an unmanned vehicle via a smartphone app, which is driven by a remote driver to their location. The customer then drives the car normally to their
November increase is first in four months year on year but sales are still down on pre-Covid levels The number of new cars sold in the UK rose in November for the first time in four months, fuelled by a doubling of sales of electric vehicles as consumers increasingly look to more environmentally friendly forms
All-new Renault Kangoo Van has won the International Van of the Year award (IVOTY) 2022 as voted by a jury of 24 European journalists Renault’s latest innovative van was recognised, along with the new Mercedes-Benz Citan, as the best LCV out of the 14 light-duty vehicles released over the past 12 months With the
Osprey Charging’s first electric vehicle (EV) dynamic charging hub has opened in Wolverhampton today (30 November) . The site has four high powered chargers, and is the first in the UK to use smart charging Kempower technology according to Osprey. These chargers are designed to optimise charging across multiple vehicles when more than one EV
THE Southwest’s leading shared mobility organisation, Co Cars, launched its electric car club in Bude on Friday, November 12. This has been thanks to Community Infrastructure Levy funding from Cornwall Council and the support of Bude-Stratton Town Council, Bude Coastal Community Team CIC, and the local community. This is the first on demand shared electric car scheme of its kind in Cornwall. The two electric Renault Zoe cars with dual charging points are located at the
Around 20 energy storage systems (ESSs) are to be deployed at service stations where the grid supply isn’t enough for rapid charging infrastructure, the government has said. National Highways is to make an £11 million investment into ESSs, with the intention of alleviating range anxiety through the provision of more rapid chargers. The ESSs
