Lambeth council in London is latest to introduce emissions-based fees, with similar charges expected to be widely introduced Owners of the most polluting cars may soon have to pay more to park as councils across England are expected to roll out new charges based on a vehicle’s CO2 emissions. Lambeth is the latest council in London
UK data shows that by September 2022, there were 1 million licensed plug-in vehicles (EV) in the UK. This equated to 2.5% of all licensed road using vehicles, up from 1.6% at the end of September 2021[1]. Additionally, the UK government currently plans to prohibit the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in
As the 2030 ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars gets closer, manufacturers are launching an ever-increasing number of new battery electric vehicles. Here we look at 14 of the most important models for fleets on the horizon. Audi A6 e-tron Available: Early 2024 Range: More than 400 miles Audi will enter the
With the price of used electric cars plummeting, Mike Rutherford thinks it’s the perfect time to buy Admit it: British buyers love a bargain. And we don’t have to look far to find one at the minute. For example, after a year or two of prices at some pumps nudging and occasionally exceeding the soul
In a widely shared comment piece for the Guardian, comedian Rowan Atkinson said he felt “duped” by the green claims about electric vehicles (EVs). In support of his contention, however, Atkinson repeats a series of repeatedly debunked talking points, often used by those seeking to delay action on the climate crisis. Moreover, he suggests alternatives to
Range anxiety is still one of the biggest barriers to electric car ownership, but these models can all cover more than 300 miles on a charge – and some can go a lot farther than that… Best 300-mile electric cars Tempted by an electric car but think range might be an issue? Well, thanks to advances in
ONE of the biggest gripes about switching to an electric car is the hefty price of battery-powered models. With more low emission zones appearing all over the UK, many motorists are finding that they need a cleaner car like an EV or a hybrid – but the problem is they just can’t afford to make the change
The combination of high-voltage electrical systems and reports of batteries catching fire might give you cause for concern. So, how safe are electric cars really?… Electric cars are increasingly popular, with more than one million now on UK roads. However, as is so often the case with cutting-edge technology, there are some concerns around safety.
Mr. Bean loves cars. Over the weekend, the respected British comedian Rowan Atkinson, famous for his portrayal of a clueless social misfit in his eponymous British series, wrote about “feeling duped” for buying an electric car. “Our honeymoon with electric cars is coming to an end,” he lamented in an opinion piece in the
An electric car has toppled the Toyota Corolla from the top spot. We have previously reported that an electric car became Sweden’s best-selling car during the first quarter of 2023. And that an electric car became Europe’s best-selling car during the same period. New data shows that an electric car also became the world’s best-selling car in the first three months
