Rather than having a shorter lifespan than internal combustion engines, EV batteries are lasting way longer than expected, surprising even the automakers themselves. EVs are practically worthless secondhand, because the huge batteries will need expensive replacement after a few years. At least, that’s what some articles or forum discussions in recent years may lead you to believe. However, while
One in four cars sold in the UK last month was electric, according to industry figures, but new registrations were driven by steep discounting. Electric car sales grew in November for the 11th consecutive month, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as carmakers raced to meet tough targets. Manufacturers gave "massive"
Figures from CrowdCharge show annual cost savings of up to almost £1,000 for fuelling EVs using V2G compared to petrol vehicles The average cost of charging an electric vehicle (EV) at home is around half of the £1,205 yearly cost for fuelling a petrol car, but latest figures show that smart charging can reduce these
Offering more space, and enhanced performance, range and charging, here are all the ways in which MINI’s all-electric SUV is even more amped-up The MINI Countryman has quickly become a cornerstone of the modern MINI range. Defying the convention that all MINIs have to be MINI small to be MINI fun, the MINI Countryman packs
The UK Government’s Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 came into effect yesterday (24 November) holding chargepoint operators (CPOs) to a new standard of compliance. The measures are intended to improve customer experience, answering the assertation made by those reluctant to switch to an EV that the charging network is insufficient. To that end, the legislation
Technology and legislation evolves rapidly in the developing electric vehicle sector. We highlight four potential changes which will impact fleets: 1 Battery health 2 Battery chemistry 3 Plug-and-charge 4 Wireless charging 1 Battery health Calls are continuing from the automotive sector to introduce battery health certificates for electric vehicles (EVs), with the aim of
Insight from Auto Trader, SMMT and ChargeUK dispels EV misconceptions and empowers consumers to make informed, eco-friendly choices Auto Trader, the UK's largest automotive platform, ChargeUK, and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) joined forces in a new initiative designed to combat misinformation about electric cars. The group has created a collection
Tesla Inc.’s TSLA-1.37% Get Free Report gigafactory in Nevada built a thousand Powerwall energy storage devices in a single day marking a new milestone, the EV giant announced on Tuesday. What Happened: “Congrats to the Tesla Nevada team on building 1000 Powerwalls in a single day,” Tesla wrote on its official X handle dedicated to updates
But the savings might not last much longer if sales don't grow BRITS are being encouraged to buy electric cars as manufacturers slash prices with record discounts. Carmakers are scrambling to up their zero-emission sales to comply with increasingly tightening Net Zero laws. The new Government has confirmed it will reinstate the ban on sales
New data has shown electric vehicles (EVs) increased their market share in the UK new car market in October, as demand for internal combustion engine (ICE) cars continues to wane. The latest statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were the only type of car seeing