British roadside assistance company AA has taken delivery of 15 battery-electric Ford Transit Customs and 15 plug-in hybrid variants. The new vans now have to prove themselves in the "real world." According to AA, the vans will hit the road in cities such as Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Nottingham, Liverpool and London. Moreover, they will
Environmental groups urge government to keep tougher green targets despite industry claim they are unsustainable Carmakers sold a record number of electric cars in the UK last year, prompting environmental groups to urge the government to stick to tougher green targets even as the industry argues they are unsustainable. The number of new cars sold
Number hits record level but rate of growth slows as installers face delays to government funding The UK installed a record number of public electric car chargers in 2024, although the rate of growth slowed as installers contended with delays to government funding. Numbers rose by more than a third to reach 73,421 by 20
Your complete guide to everything you need to know about charging your electric car in 2025. Charging an electric car is quite different to filling one with petrol or diesel. It can be done at home, for a start, and although charge speeds have improved significantly in recent years, topping up a battery still tanks
How does a Tesla Powerwall work with your Tesla EV? Will it save you money? We went to the Lake District to try out Elon Musk's clean energy ecosystem Part of the appeal of owning a Tesla for many buyers is the whole lifestyle it encompasses. You aren’t just buying an electric car, you're
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New survey from across 18 countries shows widespread satisfaction with EV purchases. A new survey from the Global EV Alliance, an international non-profit network of 64 national electric vehicle driver’s associations, found that 92 percent of EV owners, if they had to replace their EV tomorrow, would purchase another EV. The survey, which reached more than 23,000
“The Vauxhall Frontera Electric stands out for its price parity with the hybrid, but it's got more going for it too” Good stuff Appealing price tag, looks great on white steel wheels, low (ish) weight Bad stuff Uninspiring cabin, lots of wind noise, can’t combine options packs Overview What is it? It’s the new Vauxhall Frontera,
Number of petrol cars on British roads rose to 18.7m this year, but decrease expected amid growth of EVs The number of petrol cars on British roads has peaked this year but is set to tumble by more than 40% over the next decade, according to a report. Auto Trader’s latest motoring forecast estimates
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