Electric Cars

Government provides £56 million funding boost for EV chargers

Local authorities across the UK will gain funding to hasten the roll-out of public electric vehicle charging points.

Government urged to ‘axe the pavement tax’ for EV charging

FairCharge is calling for the government to cut VAT on public electric car charging, bringing it into line with domestic electricity rates.

National Highways in £8m boost to EV charging at motorway services

National Highways will supply giant battery packs inside shipping containers to improve EV charging at motorway services across the UK.

Average EV charge cost down – but peak rates still pricier than petrol

The AA’s latest EV Recharge report shows overall public charging costs for electric cars have fallen. However, peak-rate prices are costly.

Wiesmann Project Thunderball electric sports car sold out until 2025

The first year of production for Wiesmann’s electric Project Thunderball roadster has now been sold, with deliveries due in 2024.

Rolls-Royce Spectre tested in extreme heat before late-2023 launch

The prototype Rolls-Royce Spectre EV has now amassed two million test kilometres around the world, from Sweden to South Africa.

MG HS was the UK’s best-selling new car in January

Electric and plug-in cars continue to be popular, but infrastructure worries could slow the pace of electrification in coming years.

Dacia Spring EV gets five-star green rating. But there’s a catch…

Green NCAP awarded the Dacia Spring a top five-star rating for eco performance. However, the small electric car is not sold in the UK.

Electric Nissan Ariya to take on epic Pole-to-Pole adventure

The Nissan Ariya electric SUV has been modified by Arctic Trucks to tackle an incredible journey between the North and South Poles.

Electric Skoda Enyaq iV vRS sets new ice drifting world record

Sliding continuously for more than 4.5 miles on a frozen lake, the Skoda Enyaq iV vRS now holds two Guinness World Records.