Electric Cars

Supermarket EV charge points DOUBLE in two years

New research reveals the number of electric vehicle charge points at supermarkets has more than doubled in two years, with Tesco leading the way.

Transport minister ‘astonished’ by the hazard of electric car motorway breakdowns

The UK government is to review the potential hazards that electric cars can pose. Concerns relate to how electric cars can be moved when they breakdown.

McLaren founder joins electric Ford Mustang project

One of the founding minds of McLaren Automotive has moved to Charge Cars, which converts classic Ford Mustangs to electric power.

Why BMW has decided to save the i3

The BMW i3 has been saved by an improving EV market and increasing sales, seven years after its 2013 debut.

Ford boss: 2032 petrol and diesel ban would be ‘hugely ambitious’

Stuart Rowley, boss of Ford in Europe, has expressed concerns over the petrol and diesel car ban, and the possibility of it being brought forward to 2032.

Majority of motorists ‘unaffected‘ by petrol and diesel ban

Whether it happens in 2040, 2035, 2032 or 2030, more than half of motorists say the ban on petrol and diesel cars won't affect their buying decisions.

UK government ‘isn’t doing enough’ to encourage electric cars

Just 30 percent of people working in the automotive industry believe the UK government does enough to incentivise uptake of electric cars.

Petrol and diesel ban could be brought forward to 2030

The government may consider moving the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales forward yet again, possibly to 2030, to meet environmental targets.

Peugeot offers six months free charging for new EV and PHEV buyers

Peugeot includes plug-in hybrid EVs in its offer of six months free charging for buyers of its electrified models with Polar Plus

The best countries in Europe for an electric car road-trip

We reveal the best European countries for a road-trip in your electric car, including the number of chargers and general tourist appeal.