Tag: ev-strategy

Number of EVs on UK roads surpasses 1.3 million vehicles

The number of fully-electric vehicles registered on UK roads is at all all time high, after 2024 data gathered by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) indicated that approximately 1,334,246 fully-electric vehicles...

EVs continue to score high in latest round of Euro NCAP testing

European car safety program Euro NCAP's latest round of crash tests show that many EVs continue to score top marks when it comes to crash safety, with a whole host of EVs, both big...

BYD launches its premium Denza brand in Europe

BYD has pushed even further on its European expansion, with the debut of its premium Denza spin-off brand in Europe this week.Denza will be significantly separated from BYD vehicles, being sold through its own...

Verge Motorcycles breaks range record for electric motorbikes

Verge Motorcycle's fully-electric Verge TS Pro motorbike has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest journey on an electric motorbike on a single charge, after completing 311 kilometres (193 miles) on a single...

Volkswagen Group has doubled its EV deliveries this year

The first quarter has displayed strong growth for Volkswagen Group's fully-electric BEV sector, with global customer deliveries in the first quarter of 2025 standing at 216,800 EVs - more than doubling Q1 of 2024's...

25% of new Porsche models delivered are now fully-electric

In a significant milestone for the premium performance brand, the first quarter 2025 results for Porsche show that 25.9% of its cars delivered in the period were fully-electric models, highlighting the growing popularity of...

Ford Power Promise launches in UK, bundling free home charging and charger with new EVs

After the OEM already launched a similar scheme for the U.S. EV market last year, Ford UK has today launched its own 'Ford Power Promise', in order to further convince buyers who are on...

CATL and Sinopec commit to building 10,000 EV battery swapping stations across China

Chinese battery giant CATL and Sinopec have agreed to collaborate on a mass installation of EV battery swapping stations across China, in what the two groups say will break through the 'range bottleneck' for...

Toyota plans to boost EV production seven-fold by 2027

Toyota plans to boost EV production levels to 1 million units a year by 2027, around seven times higher than Toyota's EV production levels in 2024, according to a report from Nikkei Asia.Globally, it...

UK government confirms numerous changes to ZEV mandate

The UK government has announced a number of changes to the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, whilst also delivering on its promise to bring forward a ban on new pure petrol and pure diesel passenger...

UK records best ever month for electric car sales

The United Kingdom has just recorded its best month on record for EV sales, with over 68,000 fully-electric cars sold in the month of March, according to figures gathered by New AutoMotive.By comparison, 20,659...

Electric van sales see 40.3% year-on-year rise in the UK

Much in the same fashion as electric car sales in the UK, battery-electric vans (below 4.25 tonnes) have recorded their best ever month of sales in the UK, with 4,215 such vehicles sold across...
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UK EV startup Forseven merges with McLaren Automotive

Following McLaren Automotive’s acquisition by Abu Dhabi investment firm, CYVN Holdings, the supercar maker is now merging with British electric car startup brand, Forseven.CYVN Holdings already owns a majority stake in Forseven, and also...

US EV sales surge amid strong consumer demand

Despite US President Trump's pledge to scrap the $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs, the policy's removal is yet to materialize, and US consumers are continuing to purchase electric vehicles in increasingly large numbers.With...

Ivan Espinosa takes over as President and CEO of Nissan

As of April 1st, Ivan Espinosa has begun a new role as President and CEO of Nissan Motor Corporation, taking over from his predecessor Makoto Uchida, who previously held the position for five years.Espinosa's...

EU formally proposes extension to CO2 car targets: What does it mean for EV makers?

The European Commission this week made a formal proposal to amend the emission performance standards for new cars and vans.The proposal covers a flexibility that will give OEMs until 2027 to comply with the...

Best electric cars for towing in 2025

Whatever you're looking to transport, there is an increasingly large range of fully-electric cars with the capability to tow.The instant and high levels of torque associated with many EVs , along with improved and...

Porsche Macan Electric Review: A Dream Drive in North Wales

Cover photo credit: William F-NI recently had the pleasure of test-driving the all-electric Porsche Macan for four days, and I can confidently say it was an experience that exceeded all expectations. The Macan, known...

UK Plug-in Truck Grant extended for a year to drive eHGV adoption

The UK Department for Transport has extended the Plug-in Truck Grant incentive for another year, in an effort to continue driving adoption of electric HGVs in the country.12 tonne-plus electric trucks will be able...

New EV VED rules bring price cuts to cars, starting with Vauxhall

In response to the changes to electric car vehicle excise duty (road tax) in the UK, which come into effect on the 1st April, Vauxhall has announced price cuts to all electric passenger cars...

UK public charging reaches 2+ million monthly sessions

Utilisation of the UK's EV public charging network continues to grow, as the number of successful EV charging sessions carried out on the public network has now reached over 2 million on a monthly...

Skoda teases performance variant of its most affordable EV

Skoda has released teaser photos of a 'vRS' variant of its all-electric compact SUV, the Elroq, which is currently the most affordable electric car offered by the brand.The move marks the transition of Skoda's...

Best electric vans in 2025

For businesses wishing to switch their business fleets to electric van options, the time has never been easier, with an increasingly wide selection of vehicles from multiple manufacturers now on the market.A report earlier...

Nissan announces new all-electric Leaf, Juke, and Micra models

Nissan's EV transition has taken a significant step forward today, after the manufacturer announced three new fully-electric models set to debut over 2025 and 2026.This includes a third generation of Nissan's first EV, the...
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