Electric Cars

Electric classic car firm doubles its workforce

Lunaz restores and electrifies classic cars from its base in Silverstone. Today, the company announced it will double its workforce to meet demand.

2035 petrol and diesel ban brings ‘challenges and opportunities’

The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership has spoken out about the petrol and diesel car sales ban, welcoming the move to bring it forward from 2040 to 2035.

Green number plates for EVs prompt privacy warning

Proposals to introduce green number plates giving special benefits for electric car drivers have met with criticism from the Surveillance Camera Commissioner.

Shock as hybrids included in new 2035 petrol and diesel car ban

Hybrid and plug-in hybrids to be included in accelerated 2035 petrol and diesel car ban, which is bought forward from 2040

Electric cars 2020 – which EVs have the longest range?

We count down the most important EVs on sale, in terms of how far they’ll go on a full battery charge

1 in 10 plan to buy EV as their next car

A new study reveals 11 percent of consumers expect to buy an EV as their next car, with increasing numbers ditching conventional petrol and diesel options.

Sundae driver: meet the world’s first solar-powered ice cream van

The Styles Solar Van is the first solar- and battery-powered ice cream van. The eco-friendly vehicle will debut at the Ice Cream and Artisan Food Show.

Electric cars: Is ‘charge anxiety’ the new range anxiety?

As worries about the driving range of electric cars diminish, attention may turn to the often-confusing process of charging EVs.

Opinion: Why I’ve bought a new Honda e

One of our writers has already put down a deposit on a new Honda e electric car – even before anyone had reported what it's like to drive.

Price no barrier for Honda e early adopters

The Honda e is a small electric car with a big price tag but this hasn’t deterred those queuing up to be among the first to take delivery