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EV discounts continue in response to Electric Car Grant uncertainty

Following the UK government's announcement of the Electric Car Grant (ECG) last week, in which the government will subsidise up to £3,750 off the price of a new eligible electric car, a rising number...

UK EV production rises despite overall car manufacturing decline

The latest UK car and commercial vehicle manufacturing statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that production figures saw a 11.9% decrease in the first half of 2025, but there...

Europe now has 30 EV battery gigafactories in operation

Europe's quest to reduce its reliance on lithium-ion batteries produced in other countries is progressing, with data from New AutoMotive showing that 30 individual battery gigafactories are now live across Europe.Combined, the 30 sites...

NIO Power now carrying out 97,000 EV battery swaps a day

Chinese EV manufacturer NIO's commitment to EV battery swapping as a key part of future EV infrastructure is showing no signs of letting up, after the firm announced it has reached a milestone of...

Leapmotor launches new discount scheme, skipping the UK Electric Car Grant

Stellantis-backed Chinese EV manufacturer Leapmotor has launched its new 'LEAP-GRANT', skipping the newly-announced Electric Car Grant, with Leapmotor providing the equivalent discount themselves.The Leapmotor C10 electric SUV will see a £3,750 cut, bringing its...

Volkswagen Group sees global EV deliveries rise around 50%

Volkswagen Group's ongoing transition to electric vehicles is evidently accelerating this year, with global deliveries of its fully-electric vehicles up 46.7% in the first half of 2025, compared to the first half of 2024.Specifically,...