Motoring Electric

9 in 10 electric car owners will stick with battery power

A new survey by Zap-Map found that 91% of electric car owners would not consider switching back to a petrol or diesel vehicle.

North-south divide in electric car charging points revealed

Research shows 45 percent of new electric car charging points were opened in London and the south east during the past year.

All-electric ambulance set to go on trial

The West Midlands Ambulance Service begins trials this month of a fully-electric ambulance – the first 100% zero emissions ambulance to be used in the UK

Zap-Map adds payment service to cure ‘charger anxiety’

Zap-Pay is a new service from leading EV chargepoint location tool Zap-Map that lets electric car owners pay to charge on any participating network

1 in 3 motorists ‘optimistic’ about buying an electric car by 2025

A new survey has shown how divided British motorists currently are about electric cars but there are growing numbers who are feeling positive about the switch

Electric car scrappage scheme ‘rejected’ by government

Ministers have reportedly rejected plans to introduce a new car scrappage scheme that would incentivise electric car sales with up to £6,000 savings.

Electric car green number plates to launch in autumn

100% zero emissions electric car owners will be able to fit number plates with a green flash from this autumn to advertise their green credentials

New all-electric Fiat 500 hatchback revealed

Following the reveal of the new electric Fiat 500 convertible, the company has now opened ordering for the electric 500 hatchback, with post-grant prices from £26,995

York wants to be the UK’s first zero-emissions city

York plans to become Britain’s first 100 percent zero-emissions city. This would mean only allowing pedestrians, bicycles and EVs within its walls.

Does Tesla want to become a UK electricity provider?

Tesla has applied for a licence to become a UK electricity generator in a move that could signal its entry into the UK energy market