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Kaluza and BMW Group collaborate on smart EV charging

Smart energy platform Kaluza has partnered up with BMW Group, to deliver smart EV charging to its models through a direct integration.Electric BMW and MINI owners in the UK can now benefit from fully...

DSV now operates one of Europe’s largest fleet of electric trucks

DSV has reached a major milestone in European road transport, now operating more than 400 battery electric trucks across its network. This accomplishment places the company among the largest operators of electric heavy goods vehicles...

Rivian stock surges ahead of 2026 R2 EV launch

Stocks of all-electric American automaker Rivian have reached a 52-week high, with its stock price most recently touching $18.02 USD.This represents an impressive rise of over 35% over just the last five days. But...

Electric vehicle fleet expansion for London Fire Brigade

The London Fire Brigade has made a significant expansion to its electric vehicle fleet, with the rollout of 2 fully-electric LGVs for operational support and the addition of electric cars to its driver training...

Agrii adopts eActros 600 electric truck for 285 mile logistics route

UK agricultural distributor, Agrii, has adopted its first Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck, and with the high demands the firm is placing on the truck, it once again proves how eHGVs can go the...

Used EV sales hit new high in the UK, up 44% year-on-year

Used EV sales in the UK have hit record highs, according to new data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).In the third quarter (July 1st to September 30th), 80,614 used...

Toyota Hilux goes electric for the first time

The ninth generation of the popular Toyota Hilux pickup truck is set to be offered in fully-electric form for the first time.In the switch to electrification, Toyota has maintained the unstoppable attributes that made...

EV chargers come to Hertsmere in new E.ON Drive investment

EV drivers in the UK borough of Hertsmere, just North of Greater London, are set to benefit from an additional 74 public EV chargers, following a significant investment from charge point operator E.ON Drive.Thanks...

Renault Twingo Electric revealed as sub-£20,000 EV

The final production form of the Renault Twingo Electric has been revealed by Renault, arriving as a sub-£20,000 EV in 2027.With the Renault's China development centre, the Twingo has been developed in under two...

Pay per mile: UK proposes 3p per mile tax for EVs

The UK government is considering implementing a pay per mile tax for electric vehicles, as a record number of new car buyers make the switch away from petrol and diesel towards EVs, with the...

Home charging simplified in Ohme-Genesis partnership

Another opportunity for new EV buyers to benefit from affordable and simplified home charging solutions has been made possible, thanks to a partnership between EV manufacturer Genesis and home charge point provider Ohme.Under the...

Electric cars now account for 26% of new UK car sales

The sale of new electric cars in the UK continues to get stronger, with BEVs accounting for 26% of all new cars registered in the country last month.This marks October as the strongest month...
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Electric trucks deployed to Amazon’s UK fleet in EV push

Electric trucks and electric vans are set to join Amazon UK's delivery fleet in large numbers, with the online retailer announcing the arrival of new Mercedes-Benz Truck eActros 600 to its haulage fleet, in...

EO Charging completes £25 million recapitalisation with fleet focus

Electric vehicle fleet charging specialists EO Charging have completed a shareholder-led £25 million recapitalisation, as it looks to accelerate growth and support the growing number of businesses fleets switching to electric vehicles.The recapitalisation comes...

Public charging in grid-constrained areas gets £10m UK boost

Public charging in areas with energy grid constraints or without connection to the energy grid at all could be about to take a step forward, with the UK government announcing a new £10 million...

Longbow Speedster EV: six months from sketch to street

Ultra lightweight new EV, the Longbow Speedster launched in London.Kerb weight targets land dramatically below the EV norm under 1,100kg.Longbow aims to redefine the sports car category as sustainably led EV form.From ideation to...

EVCP launches new EV charging site in the UK

EV charging firm, EVCP Solutions, has launched its first public charging site in the UK under its new 'Charge & Go!' brand.The first location is located in the English seaside town of Southport, with...

Toyota Corolla EV: Multi-powertrain concept revealed

The world's best selling car of all time is set to go fully-electric for the first time, with Toyota revealing a new Toyota Corolla Concept at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show.Toyota is set to...

Home charging to be simplified under new UK regulations

The UK Government has proposed new home charging regulation reforms which cut red tape, giving a wider cohort of drivers the opportunity to charge up at home with more affordable domestic energy prices.If approved,...

Honda unveils small EV prototype, set to launch in 2026

Honda is set to enter the growing small EV market in 2026, after unveiling its Super-N Prototype.The production model will be sold in Japan, as well as select markets elsewhere in Asia and the...

Electric car subscription service, Voltric, partners with Europcar UK

Electric car subscription provider Voltric has partnered with Europcar in the UK, helping to meet growing demand for its service as more drivers opt for its all-in-one EV subscription package.Through the partnership, Europcar will...

Electric van range record beaten by the Kia PV5 Cargo

The Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled on a single charge in a light electric van, whilst carrying a full payload, has been beaten by the Kia PV5 Cargo, cracking 430.84 miles...

InstaVolt brings battery storage to its UK motorway chargers

UK CPO InstaVolt has this week begun construction on what will become the UK's first motorway services area with on-site battery storage systems connected directly to its own public chargers.The new project, located at...

EV charging expands in Europe as Allego opens 1,000th station

Availability of ultra-rapid charge points within Europe's public EV charging network has taken a step up, with European CPO Allego announcing the opening of its 1,000th ultra-rapid charging station, marking a significant milestone for...
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