Tag: Passenger
EVs now account for 26.5% of new car registrations in the UK
The UK's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have published new car registration figures for the month of August, with the data once again showing the ongoing growth of the new electric vehicle...
Volkswagen EVs will now be named after established models, starting with the ID. Polo
Volkswagen has announced a new strategy for EV model naming, as it continues its transition into the electric vehicle era.Under a new model naming strategy, established model names that often carry decades of reputation...
Audi TT to make a fully-electric retro comeback
This week, Audi revealed its Audi Concept C, a design study which offers a 'definitive preview' of the design direction the manufacturer's future models will take.The Concept C is an all-electric two-seater sports car,...
Tesla Model Y Performance revealed as sports family SUV
Tesla has reintroduced the Performance variant for the updated 'Juniper' Model Y, bringing sports car levels of performance to a family SUV.The Tesla Model Y Performance now becomes the most powerful Model Y offered,...
Changan expands UK dealer network ahead of September market launch
Newcomer to the UK car market, Changan, has announced an expansion of its UK dealer and service partners, as its gears up to launch the Deepal S07 electric SUV in the country this September.When...
Kia kicks off Europe-based EV production with the EV4
Kia has began manufacturing fully-electric vehicles within Europe for the first time, in what is seen as a big win for the region.The new fully-electric EV4 hatchback variant, designed specifically for Europe, is now...
US pricing revealed for next-generation Nissan Leaf
US pricing has been revealed for the upcoming third-generation Nissan Leaf, the latest global EV set to be sold by Nissan.The 2026 Nissan Leaf S+ will carry a suggested retail price of $29,990, which...
Volkswagen delivers its 1,500,000th fully-electric ID. vehicle
In what is a significant milestone in Volkswagen's EV journey, this week it delivered its 1,500,000th electric vehicle from the ID. range to a customer, marking strong growth since it initially started delivering its...
EVA England launches UK-wide driver survey on EVs
EV driver association EVA England has launched its annual, UK-wide summer survey, to capture the latest feelings and opinions of electric vehicles amongst the public.The survey will build a clearer picture of the opportunities...
Polestar 3 sets Guinness World Record for longest electric SUV journey on single charge
An unmodified Polestar 3 has set the Guinness World Record for the longest journey travelled on a single charge for an electric SUV, achieving a distance of 581.3 miles.Taking place across UK roads, the...
Ford reveals the Universal EV Platform, allowing for $30k EVs
In what Ford is calling its modern 'Model T moment', the automaker has revealed a new EV production system and platform that will allow it to produce vehicles faster, and at a lower cost.The...
Used EV sales rise 40% year-on-year in the UK
Used demand for electric cars in the UK continues to grow at strong levels, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).In Q2 of 2025 alone, 68,271 BEVs...
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XPENG G6 joins Octopus Electric Vehicles leasing scheme
EV-only leasing specialist Octopus Electric Vehicles has added a new brand to the growing list of EVs available through its direct leasing and salary sacrifice schemes, after being approved as an official leasing partner...
Chevrolet Silverado EV breaks range world record, achieving 1,059 miles on one charge
General Motors has set a new world record for the longest distance travelled on a single charge, with a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range Work Truck achieving a distance of 1,059.2 miles on...
Hyundai Inster Review: Just a city car or capable of going the distance?
This guest article was written by freelance EV and efficiency consultant Kevin Booker. Kevin also holds world records for a number of EV range-related challenges.I recently had the pleasure of spending a week with...
Nissan Micra EV to be priced below £23,000
Nissan has confirmed UK pricing for its sixth-generation Nissan Micra, the first electric-only iteration of its popular supermini.Built on the same AmpR Small EV platform as the Renault 5 E-Tech, Nissan's announcement confirms that...
First cars confirmed for UK Electric Car Grant
The first eligible models for the UK's recently announced Electric Car Grant have been revealed today, with a group of four fully-electric Citroen models set to benefit from the lower-band £1,500 discount.The Citroen e-C3,...
Will 2026 be Lucid Motors’ year of success?
Following an impressive rise in quarterly vehicle delivery figures, American EV startup Lucid Motors looks to be on a clear path of growth, as it aims to enter more markets in the coming years.After...
Numerous Volkswagen Group EVs receive £1,500 discount
Selected EV models from Volkswagen, Skoda, and CUPRA are set to join the growing number of electric cars with manufacturer-based discounts, as OEMs continue to wait on confirmation on whether their models will be...
Nepal powers ahead: How bold policy and affordable Chinese EVs are fuelling a Himalayan EV boom
Nepal may not be the first country that comes to mind in conversations about leading EV markets, but the Himalayan nation is quietly carving out an electrified future that punches far above its weight....
Protean Electric’s in-wheel motor sees first mainstream application in the Renault 5 Turbo 3 E
British in-wheel electric motor specialists Protean Electric have confirmed the first mainstream OEM application of its revolutionary in-wheel technology, with Protean supplying the motors for the limited run Renault 5 Turbo 3 E.The 5...
EV discounts continue in response to Electric Car Grant uncertainty
Following the UK government's announcement of the Electric Car Grant (ECG) last week, in which the government will subsidise up to £3,750 off the price of a new eligible electric car, a rising number...
Vauxhall and Opel reveal their fastest EV yet: The Mokka GSE
The freshly-revealed Mokka GSE is set to be the fastest fully-electric road car sold by Stellantis' Vauxhall and Opel brands, inspired by the Mokka GSE Rally prototype.With 280 horsepower on tap, the Mokka GSE...
Microlino EV joins Europcar’s Zurich and Bern fleets
The fully-electric Microlino bubble car is now available to rent from Europcar's central locations in the Swiss cities of Zurich and Bern, offering a perfect zero-emission mode of transport for traversing the narrow streets...
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