Tag: Passenger

EV sales across the European Union have reached an impressive milestone, after the latest figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) show that sales of fully-electric cars overtook pure petrol cars for the...

Following the significant rise in EV sales seen across the UK in the last five years, the market for the best used electric cars has never been wider or more diverse.The cheapest used electric...

As part of a new wide-ranging trade agreement between Canada and China, Canada has agreed a tariff quota that will allow up to 49,000 Chinese-built EVs to be imported into the country every year...

The 2026 Rivian R2 release date could be just around the corner, after Rivian confirmed that manufacturing validation builds of the new model are already rolling out of its EV production facility in Normal,...

We've been seeing an influx of new models into the market, making it easier than ever to find the best small electric cars for navigating narrow streets and tight parking spots.These compact EVs are...

Finding the cheapest electric cars in the USA is now easier than ever as manufacturing scales, with 2026 models like the redesigned Nissan Leaf and the upcoming Chevrolet Bolt driving entry-level prices below $30,000.Many...

Volkswagen has published its 2025 global delivery figures, in which total electric vehicle deliveries remained pretty much level with 2024 levels.However, with cheaper electric models right around the corner, Volkswagen is forecasting these delivery...

This guest editor piece was written by Ade Thomas, Founder of World EV Day™ and publisher of ElectricDrives. Ade has previously written op-eds for publications such as The Standard and more.The future of electric vehicles will not be determined by...

The variety of electric cars on the market continues to grow, and that will continue throughout 2026, with a number of important EVs set to hit the market this year.Thanks to reduced battery costs...

The Kia EV2 has been revealed at Brussels Motor Show, which now marks the most affordable entry in Kia's EV portfolio.With prices expected to start at under £25,000, this compact electric SUV will directly...

Thanks to rapidly falling battery costs, increased competition and greater production, the cost of the cheapest electric cars continues to drop, with 2026 seeing some of the cheapest electric cars yet.Many new affordable EVs...

2025 marked the highest market share for electric cars on record for the UK, with fully-electric models accounting for 23.4% of all new cars registered across the year.These latest figures from the Society of...

At this year's CES convention, EV manufacturer Lucid, autonomous technology firm Nuro, and ridesharing platform Uber, have revealed a production intended EV that will operate autonomously under the Uber platform soon.Later this year, these...

As 2025 comes to a close, it's time to take a look back at the significant number of milestones that the EV industry has seen over the last twelve months.From critical policy changes to...

As part of a new Automotive Package announced by the European Commission earlier this week, the European Union is set to introduce a new vehicle classification category for compact electric cars.The new vehicle class,...

The European Commission has confirmed that the European Union will deviate from its previous plan to ban the sale of all new petrol and diesel passenger cars from 2035.Under new plans, 90% of new...

Ford Motor Company has announced a major shakeup to its EV ambitions, with the company prepared to take a $19.5 billion hit to pivot to hybrids and extended range electric vehicles (EREVs) with less...

Production of the all-new, third-generation Nissan Leaf is now underway in the UK, with the latest model now rolling off the Sunderland production line in the North of England.The new EV brings to life...

EY has published its latest Mobility Consumer Index report, a yearly study that analyses vehicle buying intent on a global scale.Despite rising EV adoption across much of the world, particularly in Europe and China,...

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLB, initially being launched in fully-electric form only.Based on the same modern 800-volt architecture as the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, the GLB will offer an impressive battery range of...

Automotive giants Renault Group and Ford Motor Company have signed a strategic EV partnership, as both manufacturers continue the pivot towards electric vehicles.Under the agreement, the duo will develop two Ford-badged passenger electric cars...

Whilst Tesla now exists as a global EV brand with large production facilities located across the world, it wasn't always this way, with the whole journey being over 20 years in the making.Yet, much...

The CUPRA Raval electric hatchback has been previewed, ahead of its official reveal and 2026 market launch.Based on Volkswagen's brand new MEB+ EV platform, the Raval is set to be the cheapest electric car...

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the UK's latest budget, which contains numerous policy changes for drivers and drivers of electric vehicles in particular.A pay-per-mile tax for fully-electric cars and plug-in hybrid cars will...