4 h. ago Electric vehicles account for more than one in 20 car miles driven in UK – study

Last year, pure battery electric cars under three years old were driven an average of 10,054 miles.

Transport

11 h. ago We’re on the road to fully autonomous cars, but the Tesla trial proves the road is going to be bumpy

The Tesla Autopilot court case probably won’t be the last as the journey towards driverless cars continues, predicts our EV Editor, Steve Fowler

Transport

11 h. ago Royal Society suggested to Elon Musk he consider resigning science fellowship

Exclusive: Fellows called on academy to act over Tesla owner’s role in Trump administration’s attacks on researchThe Royal Society suggested to Elon Musk he should consider resigning his fellowship if he felt unable to help mitigate the Trump administration’s attacks on research, the Guardian has learned.The owner of X, who is also CEO of Tesla and Space X, was elected a fellow of the UK’s national academy of sciences in 2018 for his contribution to the space and electric vehicle industries. Continue reading...

Politics

20 h. ago Six costly mistakes EV drivers should avoid while holidaying in France this summer

Navigating French roads in an electric vehicle isn’t always straightforward with emissions regulations, rental rules, and charging access to consider

Politics

60 h. ago EV car grant returns with savings of up to £3750 on ’affordable’ models

The EV grant is back, meaning electric cars are set to become more affordable. As private sales of electric cars stall, the Government has finally announced the relaunch of an Electric Vehicle (EV) grant scheme. The result will mean the price of a new zero-emissions car could be slashed by up to £3750. The Department for Transport (DfT) said the discounts could be applied to new EVs from Wednesday (July 16).

Economics

63 h. ago Voices: Poll of the day: Would the new government grant make you more likely to buy an electric car?

Have your say: We're asking if the government's new Electric Car Grant is enough to get more drivers making the switch to electric

Politics

63 h. ago Poll of the day: Would the new government grant make you more likely to buy an electric car?

Have your say: We're asking if the government's new Electric Car Grant is enough to get more drivers making the switch to electric

Politics

64 h. ago UK households to get £3,750 discount on electric cars under new scheme

The new Electric Car Grant means that dealerships can offer discounts of over £3,000 on electric vehicles

Economics

66 h. ago Car experts warn most people won't qualify for the new £3,750 grant

70% of new electric vehicles will be excluded from the scheme

Events

69 h. ago Tesla debuts in India with upscale showroom launch in Mumbai

Tesla has opened its first showroom in India, marking the electric vehicle maker’s long-anticipated debut in the world’s third-biggest automotive market

Politics

3 d. ago Government offers up to £3,750 off an electric car as EV grants return – but which cars are eligible?

The grant comes into effect on 16 July, but car makers still don’t know which bands their cars sit in and what grants will be offered on them

Politics

3 d. ago UK to subsidise electric vehicle purchases as sales lag targets

Ministers will revive consumer grants for some battery models in new £650mn scheme

Events

3 d. ago US manufacturers are stuck in a rut despite subsidies from Biden and protection from Trump

Democratic President Joe Biden handed out subsidies to chipmakers and electric vehicle manufacturers

Politics

3 d. ago Rule change that 'removes barrier' affects every home without a driveway

The Government has announced a £63 million boost to Britain's electric vehicle revolution, as part of its Plan for Change

Politics

3 d. ago Planning officers approved council’s Strathclyde Park watersports refurbishment project

The revamp, which will include building a new extension over the roof terrace and provision of new charging points for electric vehicles, has formally received planning permission.

Events

4 d. ago 'I've only had an EV for a month but biggest downsides were clear straight away'

Driving instructor Chloe has candidly shared her experience of electric vehicle (EV) ownership after just 30 days behind the wheel — including two pretty major downfalls

Politics

5 d. ago 'I bought cheapest EV in UK for £2.5k to prove you needn't spend a fortune'

Car enthusiast Alex has snapped up the cheapest electric vehicle (EV) he could lay his hands on and tried it out so you don't have to — here's everything he learned, including one big downfall

Economics

5 d. ago Huge change could save car owners who don't have a driveway £1,500 a year

Ministers hope the cash injection will break down barriers to electric vehicle ownership and boost charging infrastructure across the UK, cutting costs for families, businesses and the public sector

Economics

5 d. ago English councils urged to install pavement gullies for home charging of electric cars

Scheme aims to stop cables trailing across pavements and encourage drivers to switch to electric vehiclesLocal councils in England will be encouraged to install pavement gullies that link houses to the kerbside so that electric cars owners can charge their cars from home if they do not have a driveway.The new government scheme hopes to stop cables trailing across pavements, as EV owners in built up areas where off-street parking is scarce, try to charge their cars. The Department for Transport has said it will put £25m towards “cross-pavement” charging – essentially a narrow cable channel with a cover on top. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago BYD is taking on a British institution – the Land Rover Defender

BYD’s posh brand Denza is set to launch its Denza B5 plug-in hybrid 4x4 – and we’ve been in it

Politics