Tag: Cars
Geely to produce electric SUVs at Spanish Ford plant from 2028
After rumours that the two manufacturers were considering manufacturing collaboration back in February, Ford and Geely have now confirmed an agreement to form a joint venture at Ford's Valencia factory in Spain, with the...
What does UK’s planned electricity tax cut mean for EV charging?
Newly appointed Prime Minister of the UK, Andy Burnham, has announced that Value-added Tax (VAT) on domestic electricity will be wiped entirely from 5% to zero. The measure is set to come into place...
From Bond to football: How and why China’s EV makers are engaging with Europe’s cultural heart
There was a time, not long ago, when the challenge facing Chinese EV makers in Europe was straightforward - to convince sceptical buyers that the cars were quality products. That argument has largely been...
Over 1.2 million new EVs registered across Europe in first half of 2026
More than 1.2 million new EVs were registered across Europe in the first half of 2026, according to the latest EV statistics from New AutoMotive, Fier Automotive, and E-Mobility Europe. The figures cover 17...
$40,000 XPENG L03 revealed, launching in 65 markets and undercutting rivals on price
Chinese EV manufacturer XPENG has debuted the L03 at a launch event in Munich, Germany, confirming its intent for this vehicle to be a truly global model - with market entry into 65 countries,...
Volkswagen ID. Cross revealed as €27,995 electric SUV
After teaser shots of a concept vehicle earlier this year, Volkswagen has now fully revealed the new ID. Cross, a fully-electric compact SUV that will open up the brand's electric SUV range at a...
Nissan has now sold over 100,000 electric vehicles across the UK
Nissan has reached an electrification milestone in the UK, with a customer this week taking delivery of what was the 100,000th fully electric vehicle to be sold by Nissan in the UK. The achievement...
California introduces $3,500 rebate for first-time EV buyers
Despite the slowing of US EV sales on a national level as the Trump administration undoes many of the pro-EV policies of its predecessor, California, where EV sales are significantly higher than the national...
BYD reveals its 1,582hp, £142,900 electric supercar: The DENZA Z
BYD has revealed a new model from its premium-oriented DENZA brand at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, a fully-electric supercar with a whopping 1,582 horsepower on tap. While the convertible spider variant of...
WeaveGrid partners with GM Energy to connect EV drivers with energy programs
Grid software provider WeaveGrid is collaborating with GM Energy to give eligible Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac EV drivers in the US access to energy grid programs across the US. The partnership spans managed charging,...
Lotus Eletre is first China-built EV to be exported to Canada under new 6.1% tariff
Geely-owned Lotus has become the first Chinese manufacturer to export EVs to Canada under the country's new tariff-quota framework, shipping 18 Eletre SUVs built at its Wuhan plant. The vehicles were loaded onto a...
Bentley’s first EV, the Torcal, is around the corner
Bentley has announced the model name of what will be the first fully-electric car from the brand: The Bentley Torcal. Set to only be offered in fully-electric form, it'll become the fourth model in...
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Dacia to launch second generation Dacia Spring, now being built in Europe
Dacia has confirmed that second generation of its Spring electric city car will arrive soon, with the new model shifting production from China to Europe for the first time. The change is a significant...
China speed: The western automakers forging partnerships with Chinese OEMs in the EV era
The electric vehicle era has handed Chinese automakers something the combustion engine never did - a clean state, allowing them to rapidly catch up with western manufacturers. Freed from the legacy costs and platform...
Honda Super-N EV launches in UK, with starting price of £18,995
Honda has announced that UK order books for its compact Super-N electric car will open on 22 June, becoming the sole battery-electric car in its UK lineup, after the Honda e:Ny1 and Honda e...
EV market share record in Europe: Nearly 1 in 4 cars sold are fully-electric
New figures from New AutoMotive and E-Mobility Europe show that new market share of fully-electric cars reached a record high, with nearly one in four new car buyers going electric. Across 17 key European...
AVILOO launches used EV battery warranty in the UK
Austrian battery testing firm AVILOO has launched the UK's first independently underwritten battery warranty for used electric vehicles, offering buyers £2,700 in compensation if a purchased EV battery's state of health falls below its...
Rivian and ChargeScape to partner on bidirectional charging and V2G
American EV manufacturer Rivian and V2G integration platform ChargeScape have today announced a partnership that will see Rivian EV owners able to opt into utility programs across America managed by ChargeScape, allowing owners to...
UK government weighs cut to 2030 electric car sales target
The UK government is reportedly considering lowering its 2030 target for new electric car sales, which is currently set at 80% of all new cars by 2030, to a figure in the region of...
Stellantis and Factorial put solid state batteries to the test in Dodge Charger EV
Stellantis and battery manufacturer Factorial have showcased a Dodge Charger Daytona prototype, operating on next-generation solid state battery cells. The announcement comes as a significant number of OEMs, including Stellantis, consider switching from conventional...
Bolt, Pony.ai, and Stellantis to launch robotaxi pilot in Luxembourg
Ridesharing platform Bolt, along with autonomous vehicle technology firm Pony.ai and automotive conglomerate Stellantis, have announced the launch of a autonomous vehicle pilot program which will take place in Luxembourg.The program will focus on...
Uber and Wayve open user signup for London’s first EV robotaxis
Uber users in the UK's capital can now join an 'interest list' to be among the first to experience Wayve's autonomous vehicle technology in the country. Pending final government approval, which is expected to...
Skoda begins production of its cheapest EV, the Skoda Epiq
Skoda has kicked off production of its fully-electric Skoda Epiq, now rolling off the production line at Volkswagen Group's car plant in Pamplona, Northern Spain. The Epiq is one of four models now being...
Best electric car insurance in the UK in 2026
The information in this guide was accurate at the time of writing (June 2026) but is subject to change. Insurance premiums, policies, and provider offerings vary based on your personal circumstances and can change...
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