Tag Archives: Electric Car

Volvo is doing its bit to save the planet, and it has an ambitious plan for a zero emissions future. By 2025, 50% of its global sales will consist of fully electric cars. By 2030, it aims to sell only EVs before turning “climate neutral” 10 years later. The Swedish …

Two out of five parents would already prefer their children to jump straight into a fully electric vehicle and skip petrol and diesel cars when learning to drive, according to new research by Peugeot UK. However, nearly a third believe it will be harder to learn to drive in an …

We test the affordable electric estate that’s proving to be a surprise sales success MG may not be the iconic British sports car maker that it once was, but it’s thriving as a bargain brand under Chinese ownership. In September 2021 MG Motor UK achieved its highest ever monthly sales …

Tesco has topped the list for supermarkets providing charging for electric car owners, according to an independent analysis of EV facilities across the UK by electric cars website Electrifying.com.The supermarket, in partnership with Volkswagen and Pod Point, has installed charging points across 400 of its stores across the UK.Overall, almost …

Skoda’s first purpose-built electric vehicle is a revelation. In short, the Enyaq iV is the embodiment of the company’s winning blend of space, comfort, economy and value for money. Closely related to its Volkswagen Group cousin, the ID.4, the Enyaq iV is a big SUV available with either a 62kWh …

Citroen has confirmed that its fully electric Ami city car will launch in the UK next year. More than 12,000 UK customers have already registered their interest in this cute EV which has a range of 46 miles and a top speed of 28mph. With a length of only 2.41m …

Ford has unveiled Mustang Mach-E police concept at the Emergency Services Show in Birmingham, following several requests from forces around the country to evaluate the pure electric SUV. The Metropolitan Police Force has already appraised the standard Mustang Mach-E and has now requested a full test of the marked concept. …

What are your key considerations when choosing a new car – practicality, running costs, connectivity or safety? The reality is that looks tend to trump all of the above, which is why kerb appeal is so crucial. Now, they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I’d …

Owners of electric vehicles (EVs) should pay close attention to the tyres they choose when the originals need replacing, warns TyreSafe. Increasingly, advises the UK road safety charity, tyres fitted are specifically designed for use on EVs and can be significantly different to the ‘normal’ tyres motorists are familiar with. …

Electric vehicles are nearly £1,000 cheaper to run than petrol cars over a year, according to new research from comparethemarket.com. The figures show the average cost to run an EV for 12 months is £1,091 compared with £2,062 for a conventional car – a difference of £971. The running costs …