I always knew that running an electric car as a long-term test vehicle would be something of an education, but I wasn’t prepared for quite how much it would change my perception of motoring. Now, as I’ve waved goodbye to the BMW i3 after four months, I’ve had a chance to reflect on what EV
ELECTRIC car sales were up again in October with a massive 151.8 percent boost from figures released 12 months ago as consumers jump to purchase eco-friendly vehicles. New electric car registrations were boosted from just 1,256 in October 2018 to 3,162 last month. New sales of mild hybrid electric vehicles saw an incredible 378.1 percent
VW has officially started production of the ID.3, its first electric car on the new MEB platform, and it marks the start of the conversion of its massive Zwickau factory from gasoline-powered car production to EV production. The German automaker unveiled the ID.3, a small electric hatchback, in September earlier this year. It is offered
Vattenfall and Connected Kerb have been unveiled as partners for a new project that utilises Virgin Media’s infrastructure for on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging. The Virgin Media Park & Charge project is being run by a consortium consisting of Vattenfall, Connected Kerb, SMS, Cenex, Ginger Town, Fully Charged, DETA and Loughborough University. Several local authorities
Electric overtakes diesel to become second-most popular propulsion choice More than a fifth of motorists plan to buy an electric vehicle as their next car, overtaking diesel to become the nation’s second-favourite choice of powerplant. While petrol continues to be the most popular choice, a survey of 7,205 motorists on behalf of electric vehicle website
Renault Zoe rival offers 162 miles of range, and is one of the most affordable EVs currently on sale Seat has announced that UK pricing for the Mii Electric, its first zero-emissions model, will begin at £19,300, making it one of the cheapest mainstream EVs available in the UK. Seat is also offering the first
Plates will mean perks such as free parking as part of scheme to push zero-emission vehicles Green coloured number plates will be issued for electric cars under government plans to encourage drivers to buy zero-emission vehicles. The government said the new licence plates would make the least polluting cars easily identifiable and help their drivers
Tesla’s smallest and cheapest car was the UK’s third best-selling model in August and was the first electric vehicle to make the top 10 best sellers The new Tesla Model 3 has picked up four awards – including Car of the Year – in a string of major industry accolades for the new electric model.
Good Energy has become the latest supplier to launch an EV charging service, after having EVs in its sights for a long time. The ‘all-in-one’ EV charging service, dubbed ‘One Point’, will be for businesses looking to offer destination or workplace charging. The green energy supplier will recommend, install and maintain the charging services, having
New Renault Zoe Tries To Shatter Range Anxiety In Funny Ad
Thanks to the constant evolution of battery technology and the constantly increasing number of charging stations in the Western world, electric vehicles have become easier to live with. However, despite some of them having an autonomy comparable to gasoline-powered cars, range anxiety still remains a concern for many potential customers. This is where Renault has
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