Tag: ev-strategy

Swedish EV manufacturer, Polestar, has added a new entry-level option to its Polestar 3 range, with the addition of a long range, single motor variant, which makes it both the longest range Polestar 3...

A significant 25.25% of new cars sold in the UK in November were fully-electric models, according to New AutoMotive's latest monthly electric car count.The figure indicates that BEVs are getting ever closer to overtaking...

The UK consumer transition to electric vehicles continues to drive foward, with Auto Trader's latest forecast indicating that the number of petrol cars on the road - not just new petrol cars sold -...

Before Jaguar unveiled its EV coupe concept in Miami this week, marking the rebirth of the Jaguar brand for the all-electric era, launched a video campaign beforehand - which, notably, did not feature any...

The annual EV charging survey from Zapmap, which was conducted during October, has revealed a number of valuable insights into the behaviours and opinions of electric car owners in the UK, particularly around the...

ElectricDrives got to see the highly anticipated Ford Puma Gen-E in the flesh last week: a fully-electric take on the existing ICE-based Puma.With the Puma compact crossover already existing as the best-selling car in...

Jaguar recently discontinued the sale of all new cars in its home market of the UK, including the electric I-PACE, ahead of the brand's rebirth as an all-electric marque by 2026.This was followed by...

Vauxhall’s electrification drive, within the wider pivot to EVs within the Stellantis group as a whole, is well underway.The Grandland, which is coming onto the market over the coming weeks, is the first Vauxhall...

UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, addressed the audience at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders annual dinner on Tuesday evening.In his speech, Reynolds once again confirmed what Transport...

Nominations open for the 2025 Top Women in EV campaignThe campaign has recognised 350 women and facilitated mentorship for over 170 professionals.We will announce the finalists during the March 3rd - 9th 2025 social...

Electric motor technology firm YASA, which began as a spin out from Oxford University before growing and being acquired by Mercedes-Benz AG back in 2021, has had an ongoing partnership with Automobili Lamborghini since...

The UK government will remain committed to the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, which was confirmed after a roundtable discussion between Transport Secretary Louise Haigh, Business and Trade...

After Chinese automaker BYD passed the milestone of 9 million EVs built in September, the company has already reached the impressive 10 million mark, just two months later.The 10 millionth NEV to be delivered...

Ahead of the updated Mercedes-Benz CLA reveal, which arrives next year and will have the option of a fully-electric powertrain for the first time, the manufacturer has given more details on the all-new EV...

The UK's transport secretary, Louise Haigh, is set to reiterate the UK government's commitment to the ZEV mandate, with the transport secretary meeting automotive leaders in the EV industry this week.This push kicks off...

The U.S. State of Michigan has announced a new partnership with wireless EV charging specialists, Electreon, and commercial fleet electrifiers, Xon.The partnership will help deliver wireless charging solutions for commercial EV fleets within Michigan,...

Just weeks after Jaguar discontinued the sale of all ICE-powered vehicles in its home territory, the UK, the manufacturer has teased photos of its second EV.The photos hint at a four-door grand tourer, which...

Chinese automotive giant, Geely, has announced its intention to more closely combine two of its separate newcomer EV brands: Zeekr and Lynk & Co.Under the planned changes, Zeekr will obtain a majority stake in...

Urban emobility brand, Silence, which is owned by Spain's Acciona, revealed a trio of new electric motorbike options at the Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA), earlier this month.This included an updated version of its electric...

British energy firm, Centrica, who operate one of the largest electric commercial van fleets in the country, have announced a planned installation of solar panels on the roof of 2,500 electric vans in its...

Having already been in the works since the summer, Rivian and Volkswagen's EV-related joint venture has been launched, in a deal worth $5.8 billion - up from the $5 billion originally announced during the...

Five UK-based projects on sustainable transport have been granted funding through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC)'s Academic Advisory Group and the UK's Department for Business and Trade.These so-called 'Feasibility Sprint' projects are designed to...

Saudi Arabia's first EV brand, Ceer, a collaboration between the nation's sovereign wealth fund and Foxconn, is set to release a number of BEVs for sale across the Middle East and North African region,...

The UK city of Coventry is set to see another 64 fully-electric buses join its network, with local bus operator Stagecoach making a £33m-plus investment, set to add 31 electric buses from Alexander Dennis,...