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Sainsbury’s Smart Charge network passes 60 million miles worth of EV charging

UK supermarket Sainsbury's public EV charging arm, Sainsbury's Smart Charge, has passed an important milestone as it continues to expand its network across the UK.Since the launch of the network in 2024, and with...

40% of new car models in the UK now available in EV form

New car buyers in the UK have never had more choice when it comes to switching to an EV.Statistics published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that around two in...

Gloucester Services crowned as best EV charging hub in Europe

Gloucester Services, one of three motorway service areas in the UK run by Westmorland Family, which blend sustainability and nature into a place to stop on longer journeys, has been named as the best...

Renault Twingo EV confirmed for UK launch

The upcoming Renault Twingo EV, set to compete with a whole new host of sub-€20k electric cars, will indeed make its way to the right-hand-drive UK market, Renault brand CEO Fabrice Cambolive has confirmed.With...

IONITY secures massive record funding as it expands ultra-rapid charging network across Europe

IONITY has secured a record €450 million green loan for ultra-rapid charging in Europe, with the option to extend to €600 million.This funding will support major network expansions, including new ultra-rapid charging hubs across...

EV misconceptions: New survey reveals where EV messaging is still needed

New research carried out by BYD UK shows that a proportion of the British public still believe common and easily-dispelled EV myths.Whilst other research has suggested that older generations are more hesitant to switch...

MAN to begin production of its first electric coach from 2026

MAN Truck & Bus is set to be the first major European OEM to bring a fully-electric long-distance coach to market, with its newly-revealed Lion's Coach E set to start series production from 2026.Other...

EKLEO is driving French fleets forward with Kempower and Proviridis partnership

EKLEO is expanding its electric fleet with a high-performance charging station, targeting 30% zero-emission kilometres by 2027.The charging site includes 300 kW chargers with Kempower’s flexible "MORE" system, supporting up to 12 plugs per...

1 in 4 cars sold globally in 2025 to be electric, as battery prices continue to drop

The International Energy Agency (IEA)'s latest Global EV Outlook report suggests that electric car market share worldwide will rise to over 25% by the end of the year, as affordability of such vehicles continues...

SWTCH Energy unveils AI-enhanced security to tackle theft and vandalism at charging stations

SWTCH Energy's new security solutions use AI-powered monitoring and real-time cable cut detection to prevent EV charger theft.These systems provide instant alerts, reinforced cables, and automated warnings, reducing theft and vandalism at charging stations.Compact...

YASA opens UK’s first axial-flux EV motor factory

UK electric motor manufacturer YASA, who has supplied electric motors to performance OEMs such as Lamborghini and Koenigsegg, has this week opened the UK's first axial-flux electric motor facility.Based in Yarnton near Oxford, its...

UK’s first AC V2G chargers installed in fleet depots in huge step for grid stability

The V2VNY project has installed the UK’s first AC V2G chargers in fleet depots, improving grid stability and cutting costs.V2G technology lets EVs return power to the grid, helping operators save money and support...
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Audi expands its own-brand EV charging network with new Tokyo hub

Audi has launched its eighth hub within its branded EV charging network, after opening a new charging hub in the Shibakōen neighbourhood of Tokyo, Japan.The new location is the second Audi charging hub to...

MAN Charge&Go brings all-new options to Europe’s electric truckers 

MAN Charge&Go offers cost-effective electric truck charging across 15 European countries, targeting over 1,000 locations by 2025.It aligns with logistics trends like digitalisation and low-carbon operations, supporting the transition to electric heavy goods vehicles.The...

Volkswagen ID.4 overtakes Tesla Model Y as best selling EV in Europe

The Volkswagen ID.4 has overtaken the Tesla Model Y as the best selling EV across the whole of Europe, according to JATO Dynamics' European sales data.In January across Europe, Volkswagen shifted 7,177 units of...

BYD considers opening third factory in Europe, joining Hungary and Turkey facilities

Chinese automaker BYD is reportedly considering opening a third facility within Europe, as it looks to further drive sales across the region whilst also avoiding tariffs imposed on Chinese-made EVs by the European Union.The...

MG teases upcoming electric SUV, the MGS5

MG Motor UK has teased photos of an incoming new electric SUV from the brand, which is set to be fully-revealed this spring.Called the MGS5, the compact electric SUV will be based on the...

MINI’s New EVs Expected to Reach Up to 400 Kilometre Range

MINI has shared exciting new details about its upcoming electric vehicles (EVs), the Cooper E and the Cooper SE. The fifth generation of the 3-door MINI will be produced in Leipzig starting in November...