Electric Cars

Electric car firm patents special seats for emergency services

Rivian has filed a United States patent for driver and passenger seats designed for use by first responders, such as the police or fire service.

How future electric cars could charge in 10 minutes

New technology could give electric cars the ability to gain 200 miles of range in less than 10 minutes, according to scientists.

Sales of electric and low emission vehicles ‘unbalanced’ across Europe

When it comes to the sale of ECVs (electrically chargeable vehicles), new figures reveal an imbalance of car markets across Europe

Vauxhall outlines EV plans, with electric Astra on the way

Vauxhall has reaffirmed its dedication to electrification, promising eight all-electric or hybrid models by 2021, including an electric Astra.

Seat Mii Electric available for £199 a month

The Seat Mii Electric city car is available to buy on a PCP deal for £199 a month. The first 300 customers will get a free home wall box charger.

100 miles in 10 minutes: new ultra-fast EV chargers arrive in UK

E.ON has opened a new ultra-fast electric car charging station just off the M6 on the outskirts of Birmingham – the first of 180 chargers promised by 2020.

Green number plates: the answer to a question nobody asked?

Are green number plates the answer to a question nobody asked or the next step on the road to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles?

Electric cars could reduce company car costs by 95 percent

Company car drivers could expect to save as much as 95 percent on Benefit-in-Kind tax by switching to an EV in the second half of 2020.

Electric cars to order on World Energy Day

World Energy Day is designed to raise awareness of energy use and promote decarbonisation efforts. Here are the zero-carbon electric cars you can order now

Only 1 in 5 drivers in favour of green number plates

As the government launches a consultation on the introduction of green number plates for electric vehicles, only a fifth of drivers support the idea.