Electric Cars

The OTHER off-road Ferrari: tiny Testa Rossa takes on ice race

The Little Car Company took its scaled-down electric cars, including the Ferrari Testa Rossa J, to the Concours of Elegance in St. Moritz.

Electrified black cabs now outnumber diesels in London

The LEVC TX electrified black cab is now the most common hackney carriage on the streets on London, with diesel taxis in decline.

Electric car ownership ‘a gateway to green living’

A survey by electric car website Zap-Map reveals that EV owners are more likely to install green technology in their homes.

New Countryman will be the first Mini made in GERMANY

The new, third-generation Mini Countryman will be built at BMW’s plant in Leipzig. Production of the crossover SUV begins later this year.

EV drivers want better coffee when using public chargers

New research has found a growing demand for better amenities, such as coffee and wi-fi, when drivers are charging their electric vehicle.

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.