9 h. ago European car giants issued warning over electric vehicles: ‘We saw what happened to Blockbuster’

Octopus boss Greg Jackson said European manufacturers should be prepared to compete with EVs from China

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23 h. ago Does fast charging an electric car shorten the battery's lifespan?

On average, EV batteries lose just over 2% of their capacity a year, a new study has found. But there is a detrimental impact to battery lifespan for those who regularly use rapid and ultra-rapid chargers.

Science

46 h. ago Tesla Model 3 Long Range review: an EV that makes 400 miles feel realistic

Tesla claims its new Model 3 can top 400 miles on a charge – but living with one tells a more interesting story

Politics

3 d. ago Used EV price crash: Some lost a quarter of their value in 2025

Electric car owners saw even more value fall out of their vehicles last year as used prices continued to plummet due to sizable new model discounts, increased supply and limited demand.

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3 d. ago Power Bank with 'super fast charge' now under £20 in limited Amazon deal

This charger promises super fast charging capabilities that can power an iPhone 15 to 60 percent in just 25 minutes

Economics

4 d. ago Best used electric cars for less than £10,000 with a decent range: Our EV expert reveals her five top choices

I want to buy a used, compact EV under £10,000 with a range of 200 miles or more. It needs to be spacious and NOT a Tesla. What are my options?

Economics

5 d. ago The average UK household is being priced out of electric car ownership, report claims

A study by AutoTrader has found that less than half of sub-£40k households are considering an EV as their next car, with price still the biggest hurdle.

Politics

6 d. ago Electric Mercedes with massive range takes coveted European Car of the Year award

A £45,000 electric Mercedes-Benz that can cover almost 500 miles between charges has picked up the first major car award of the year.

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6 d. ago Rachel Reeves set to cut VAT on public electric car charging to offset fears EV demand will plummet when pay

The Government is could make EV charging on the public network cheaper by clashing VAT by 15%. The aim is to stop EV demand being killed from pay-per-mile tax in 2028.

Economics

7 d. ago Driver whose electric car 'accelerated on its own' cleared of killing boy, 5, in south London

Ashenafei Demissie, 53, who claimed a fault made his car move on its own has been cleared of causing death by careless driving

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7 d. ago Electric car driver weeps as he is found not guilty of killing five

Ashenafei Demissie, 53, was behind the wheel of a Volkswagen ID.4 when it suddenly accelerated forward on November 25 2022 in Borough, south London.

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1 week ago Driver told police boy, five, 'touched external sensor' and electric car 'jumped forward' and killed him, court hears

During a police interview, Ashenafei Demissie, 53, blamed five-year-old Fareed Amir for making the car jump forward saying he touched an external sensor.

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1 week ago McDonald’s customers moan about astonishing price of new ‘overpriced’ secret menu item

MCDONALD'S customers are moaning about the cost of a new secret menu item. Maccies fans have branded its new espresso milkshake "overpriced" after it was discovered the fast food chain is charging nearly £4 for the treat. Taking to social media one customer said: "They can keep it for £3.99." While another added: "Four quid?...

Economics

1 week ago Electric car driver 'pressed the accelerator instead of the brake' before hitting young boy who died, court hears

Ashenafei Demissie, 53, was driving an electric Volkswagen ID.4 when it struck five-year-old Fareed Amir and Demissie's son, Raphael, in a car park near London Bridge.

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1 week ago Say hello to the Sony SUV: Afeela Prototype previews second electric car in the tech firm's tie

The SUV is expected to be produced at Honda's Ohio factory and shares much of its styling with the clean - and somewhat clinical - Afeela 1 saloon, which enters production in the US shortly.

Science

1 week ago First picture of boy, five, killed when electric car accelerated ‘on its own accord’ in London Bridge

Driver Ashenafei Demissie, 52, claims the parked Volkswagen ID.4 suddenly sped into Fareed Amir and his own son Raphael

Events

1 week ago Electric car discounts in 2026 – £9,250 off a Skywell, £4,000 off a Fiat 500e

Skywell BE11 gets £9,250 off plus £500 towards insurance, Fiat 500e city car has a £4,000 price cut, and 600e SUV is reduced by £3,285

Economics

1 week ago Electric bike rider seriously hurt after crash with car on busy junction

He is in hospital, in a stable condition

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1 week ago Boy, 5, killed by electric car that accelerated ‘on its own accord’ at London Bridge, court hears

Driver Ashenafei Demissie, 52, claims the parked Volkswagen ID.4 suddenly sped into Fareed Amir and his own son Raphael

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2 w. ago New car sales hit two million in 2025 with nearly a quarter of buyers going electric

Ford Puma, Kia Sportage and Nissan Qashqai are UK’s best sellers; Tesla tops EV sales

Economics