New research shows that petrol and diesel car drivers are tempted to make the switch to electric vehicles as fuel costs increase New research by Octopus Electric Vehicles shows that one in two (47 per cent) drivers of petrol and diesel cars are tempted to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) because of cheaper running costs.
Driver services firm Park Garage Group (PGG) and chargepoint operator (CPO) Helix Renewables have installed the UK’s first hyper electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Blackpool. The PGG site has been fitted with three 480kW EV chargers, the most powerful chargers available in the UK and the first time chargers of this power have been installed.
The latest car registration data has revealed that UK sales of new electric cars grew by 10% last month as battery electric cars (BEVs) made up 23.2% of UK car registrations in August 2024. Analysis by New Automotive showed BEVs took a higher market share than at any point since December 2022. Sales of electric
How much energy you can pack into a battery is one limit on how big an EV can get – but meet the EVs ditching batteries altogether to attain mammoth proportions. This is no golf cart. This is one of the biggest mining excavators in the world. The clawed bucket it uses for tearing at
MG Motor UK has once again solidified its reputation as a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) market by retaining two prestigious title wins at the 2024 What Car? Electric Car Awards. Both the MG4 EV and the MG5 EV, two of the brand’s most popular models, have retained their top spots in their respective categories, continuing to impress
With the 74 plate change coming - there will soon be a flood of second hand EVs In the UK, the unique number plate system means that every vehicle's age is immediately recognisable. Twice a year, in March and September, the registration plates change, marking a clear divide in a vehicle's perceived age. This peculiar
You’ve heard of walking on sunshine, but did you know that it’s possible to drive on sunshine? OK, not literally – that would be difficult, not to mention dangerous – but sunshine, or more specifically solar energy, can be used to charge an electric car. If you’ve got a set of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on your roof, you’ll
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has the cure for electric-car boredom. Welcome to the fourth installment of our annual test of new electric vehicles. The intent of this contest is to keep you in the know on the latest advancements as EVs approach the practicality of gas cars. To determine a winner, we put
China's rapid adoption of new energy vehicles is helping to accelerate the global energy transition. Every summer is a reminder of the urgency of climate change. Last July, the global average temperature rose to a record high. This summer, floods, hurricanes, and extreme high temperatures again ring warning bells about the most imminent and grave
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that the UK market for electric buses and trucks is seeing major growth. Registrations for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the bus sector rose by a third during Q2 2024, in which 424 new ZEV buses were registered. The UK is currently the largest ZEV