The UK is facing a dilemma: should it fight the rising imports of Chinese electric cars with big new tariffs, in the same way the EU has threatened to do this week? Or should it allow them to continue? Keeping open to the imports in would make it easier for the UK to hit its
22kWh home chargers slash your charging time, but for home use they might not be worth the hassle Power matters when it comes to charging electric cars. Generally, the more Watts, the faster the potentially tiresome business takes place. The fastest public car chargers offer up to 400kW, nearly 130 times the power you get
Energy company ScottishPower has launched a new tariff for electric vehicle (EV) drivers with “one of the lowest overnight charging rates available”, it claims. The EV Saver tariff allows drivers to charge their cars for 7.45p/kWh between midnight and 5am. The company, a subsidiary of Spanish utilities giant Iberdrola, said that they want to help
The new flagship EV from Peugeot is the first to use the STLA M platform and is set to banish range anxiety forever The Peugeot E-3008 combines the best of two worlds. This third-generation SUV crossover model is an established ICE model turned electric. However, as it uses a brand new platform the internals have
Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity as car manufacturers strive to make them more affordable and accessible. The emergence of mid-range EVs such as the Chevrolet Bolt EV, Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Tesla Model 3 has lowered the prices on entry-level models. This trend raises the question of whether EVs will become more
China is so far ahead in the electric vehicles market that its competitors are trailing in the dust AT AN event last week, a businessman suddenly pulled out his phone to show me his experience in a driverless taxi in downtown Beijing. In the video, a robotaxi impressively navigated a turn across several lanes of
There will be hybrid power available, too Peugeot is replacing its highly successful 3008 crossover with an all-new model with electrification to the fore. The new all-electric E-3008 model is the latest chapter in the French brand’s shift to a fully electric future, something it plans to achieve by 2030. Helping differentiate the new 3008
A motoring expert has highlighted how easy it was to make the transition from a petrol-powered car to an EV. An automotive YouTuber has revealed his thoughts on a popular electric vehicle, stating that it offers good value for money. Paul runs the channel Life of Cars, and regularly posts videos in which he reviews a variety of cars and
The electric crossover debuts with a fresh platform, three powertrains and over 400 miles of range This is the new Peugeot E-3008. And yes, it’s another new electric crossover. You’d be forgiven for rolling your eyes so dramatically they’re pointing right out the back of your head. But this one warrants a lingering glance. The outgoing 3008
In the early 2000s, it would have been difficult to consider an EV as your everyday car. They were too expensive to buy, offered a limited driving range, and the charging network was too small to make them a realistic prospect. Matters began to improve when the Nissan Leaf arrived in 2010, and EV uptake has
