6 h. ago Electric car range almost halves when driving in heatwave temperatures, test finds

A test by What Car? driving three popular EVs through the 'frying pan of Andalusia' in Spain, enduring temperatures between 32 and 44 degrees, had a dramatic toll on the official ranges.

Transport

16 h. ago Seven EVs from Citroen, Peugeot, Skoda, Toyota and Vauxhall to get Electric Car Grants

The inclusion of these models takes eligibility for the Electric Car Grant up to 35 cars in total.

Politics

24 h. ago Starmer cannot have armoured electric Range Rover ‘because of bomb risk’

Jaguar Land Rover says ‘required safety levels cannot be achieved’ for EVs so PM must to stick to petrol versionWould-be car buyers considering ditching petrol for electric tend to fret – not always correctly – about higher upfront costs, access to chargers and whether their battery will last on long journeys.But Keir Starmer has an unusual obstacle to making the switch – Britain’s largest carmaker has claimed electric vehicles (EVs) do not offer adequate bomb protection. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Jaguar Land Rover lobbied to exclude armoured cars from UK EV targets

Carmaker said ‘required safety levels cannot be achieved’ – meaning PM’s Range Rovers will not be made electricWould-be car buyers considering ditching petrol for electric tend to fret – not always correctly – about higher upfront costs, access to chargers and whether their battery will last on long journeys.But Keir Starmer has an unusual obstacle to making the switch – Britain’s largest carmaker has claimed electric vehicles (EVs) do not offer adequate bomb protection. Continue reading...

Events

29 h. ago 'We've tested every electric car in the UK and this is the one you should buy'

A group of car experts from a renowned motoring publication have come together to decide which is the best electric vehicle on sale in the UK

Politics

4 d. ago Ministers get stingy with EV discounts: Price cap added to Electric Car Grant to exclude more luxurious models

The Government's Electric Car Grant (ECG) is barely a month old and already ministers have introduced a new stipulation to restrict the number of vehicles qualifying for discounts.

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5 d. ago Tesla sales in Europe slump 40% as BYD new car registrations more than triple

Electric car business run by Elon Musk continues to lose ground to Chinese rival despite recent revamp of Model YBusiness live – latest updatesTesla sales slumped 40% across Europe in July compared with a year earlier, as the electric car company run by Elon Musk faces increasingly tough competition from its Chinese rival BYD.There were 8,837 sales of Tesla cars last month across the EU, the European Free Trade Association and the UK, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). That compared with 14,769 at the same point last year. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago First EV models to receive Labour's full £3,750 Electric Car Grant confirmed

The DfT has confirmed another six cars eligible for the taxpayer-funded scheme, with a pair of Ford models the first to meet the Government's strict criteria to be awarded the £3,750 saving.

Economics

5 d. ago First electric car models eligible for full purchase grants revealed

Drivers buying either a Ford Puma Gen-E or e-Tourneo Courier will be entitled to a £3,750 discount.

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6 d. ago Living with an electric BMW iX: the perfect summer getaway car

BMW has made a family-friendly all-electric SUV that is still fun to drive

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7 d. ago Two in three EV drivers have queued more than 10 minutes for a public charger

Direct Line polled 1,000 EV owners and found that the average delay to use a public charger is 22 minutes. However, some said they've had to sit in queues for two hours.

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7 d. ago Mercedes breaks electric car distance record with one of the fastest EVs ever built

Mercedes-AMG's GT XX concept has achieved a number of world records with its electric powertrain, including achieving a distance of more than 3,000 miles in 24 hours

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1 week ago I drove electric car for a week on single charge and the numbers were remarkable

The BMW i4 M50 is a big electric saloon car with a hefty price tag, but how does it fare in the real world? We spent a week with it to find out

Politics

1 week ago Cheap Chinese electric vehicles will dominate UK roads if European car makers retain focus on upmarket SUVs

Chinese EV makers have already secured a 10% share of the UK's new car market - and a new report says they are poised to dominate Britain's roads in the coming years.

Science

1 week ago Used electric car sales triple in two years as plunging prices make second

A two-year-old EV is now losing more than half of its original value, while the average petrol, diesel and hybrid model retains around three quarters of its first purchase price.

Economics

1 week ago Block Elon Musk’s bid to supply UK home energy, Ed Davey urges

Exclusive: Lib Dem leader says giving Tesla a foothold in Britain’s energy market could be national security riskElon Musk’s company, Tesla, should have its application to supply energy to UK homes blocked on national security grounds, Ed Davey has told ministers.The Liberal Democrat leader argued that giving the electric car manufacturer a foothold in the British energy market would be “a gravely concerning move considering Elon Musk’s repeated interference in UK politics”. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Which EVs have been discounted by the Government? Every model that qualifies for the Electric Car Grant

As new eligible models are being announced on a weekly basis, we've compiled all the info you need to know into one guide.

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2 w. ago EV asking price slashed for more new motors as Electric Car Grant grows

The Electric Car Grant (ECG) provides a reduction of up to £3,750 on selected EVs costing £37,000 or less, with the price cuts based on the emissions produced during their manufacture and assembly

Transport

2 w. ago Three Valleys town centre car parks where you can now charge your electric vehicle

RCT Council has announced that there's now chargers at Aberdare Library car park, Tonypandy lower car park and Pontypridd's Goods Yard car park

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2 w. ago Rolls Royce Black Badge Spectre review: an unforgettable hour in a half

Gareth Butterfield tested the Rolls Royce Black Badge Spectre on Yorkshire’s winding roads, exploring its power, style, and luxury

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