Electric Cars

Volvo calls plug-in hybrids ‘part-time electric cars’

Volvo sees plug-in hybrids as ‘part-time electric cars’ that provide a stepping stone to an electric future. This comes as it launches a new smartphone app.

British Gas places UK’s largest electric van order with Vauxhall

British Gas has ordered 1,000 all-electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e vans for its gas engineers, making it the UK's largest commercial EV order to date.

How to self-isolate your electric or plug-in hybrid car

Many cars are being left at home during the lockdown. Here's how to take care of your electric or plug-in hybrid batteries when the car isn't in use.

The average electric car is driven 9,500 miles a year

New research reveals electric cars average 9,435 miles a year in Great Britain, with a typical Tesla Model 3 covering an impressive 12,392 miles per annum.

Can you jump start a car using an electric vehicle?

Is is possible to jump start a petrol or diesel car using an EV, but we don't recommend it. Here's why you risk damaging the battery.

Electric car owners advised to unplug during lockdown

Keeping your EV plugged in when not in use is bad practice – and could result in battery damage, say experts.

Electric vehicles ARE cleaner than petrol cars, report claims

Researchers at the universities of Exeter, Nijmegen and Cambridge conclude that electric vehicles are cleaner than their petrol equivalents.

The e-Bulli is a feel-good electric classic VW bus

VW has combined one of its most iconic classic vehicles, with its latest powertrain tech. It's an electrified T1 bus called E-Bulli – and you can have one.

‘Try before you buy’ EV scheme coming to UK cities

Businesses and public sector organisations in Nottingham have been offered the chance to experience electric vehicles (EVs) for up to 30 days.

£500 EV charger rebate extended beyond March 31

EV charging points ordered before March 12 will benefit from the OLEV's £500 rebate, rather than the £350 reduction – even if installed after March.