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A new judgement from the UK's tax tribunal has opened the door for a potential reduction in VAT on public charging, from 20% to 5%.This move, depending on HMRC's own ruling, may well bring...

Chinese automobile manufacturer Changan Automobile is launching its second fully-electric model in the UK, the Changan Deepal S05, following the Changan Deepal S07 last year.The Changan Deepal S05 is the latest model, and joins...

The UK's Department for Transport has announced a grant scheme boost that will see renters, landlords, business owners, and some homeowners be able to claim nearly 50% of the cost of an EV chargepoint...

Cox Automotive Europe has published its latest UK-specific electric vehicle report, outlining the current state of EV adoption in the country.There are still several barriers, whether perceived or real, to EV adoption among many...

The UK's Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has launched a new survey which aims to gather key stakeholder views regarding the planned rollout of dedicated EV charging signage on the UK's road network.OZEV...

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...

The UK government has announced that the Plug-in Truck Grant will be extended until March 2026, granting transport operators significant discounts for switching to electric truck models.Businesses will now be able to access discounts...

This guest editor article was written by Philip Nothard, Insight Director at Cox Automotive Europe.The UK EV market continues to evolve against a backdrop of regulatory ambition, economic pressure, and shifting consumer sentiment. While...

Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has announced the successful rollout of 62 electric buses, marking a key milestone as the transport operator makes the jump to electric transport.The 62 single-decker electric buses added to the...

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...

UK service station operator, Moto Hospitality, this week launched its own in-house public EV charging network, called Moto CHARGE.With charging speeds of up to 400kW, the new charging network is set to be one...

42 new electric buses are set to be rolled out across the UK county of Gloucestershire, in a funded partnership between the UK Government, Stagecoach West, and Gloucestershire County Council.The new rollout represents a...

Electric Miles' SmartFlex platform has now delivered over 11,000 flexibility events across the UK power network, in partnership with major distribution system operators (DSOs).The system automatically adjusts thousands of home EV chargers to stabilise...

Global EV and energy storage battery manufacturer, AESC, has published new job listings for its upcoming EV battery gigafactory in Sunderland, England, as the plant gears up to launch soon.The new plant is the...

An electric van iteration of the 1950s Morris J-Type van, made by Morris Commercial, is set to be built in Wales, the Welsh Government has confirmed.The new 'Morris JE' EV will help to establish...

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...

Nissan has confirmed UK pricing for the third-generation Nissan Leaf, with the new EV set to enter the highly competitive £30,000-£35,000 electric car segment.Alongside production facilities elsewhere in the world, the new Leaf will...

Electric truck adoption among logistics firms in the UK has rose dramatically over 2024 levels, with 225 zero-emission HGVs sold in Q3 of 2025.That's a 341.2% rise over Q3 of 2024, when approximately 51...

The UK's National Grid Electricity Distribution, which distributes energy to homes across the Midlands, the South West, and South Wales, is now trialling an example of Isuzu's D-Max EV electric pickup truck, as the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...