Electric Cars

Tesla gets top score in low-carbon assessment

EV manufacturer Tesla has received top marks in an environmental impact study. The CTA score measures how effectively brands deliver low carbon cars.

UK now has 10,000 electric car charging locations

The UK electric car charging network has reached a new milestone, with 10,000 vehicle plug-in points now available across the UK.

FREE electricity for Volvo plug-in hybrid drivers

Volvo is offering free electricity with new plug-in hybrid vehicles sold until the end of June 2020. The offer is open to private and business customers.

Electric charging locations now outnumber petrol stations

The government has published a ‘league table‘ of electric charging stations, highlighting what it calls a ‘gap in provision’.

Germany to get ONE MILLION electric car chargers by 2030

In a video podcast, the German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she wants to see one million electric car charging stations in Germany by the year 2030.

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.