13 h. ago I'm an EV expert and I think Labour's new Electric Car Grant is an expensive mess: GINNY BUCKLEY blasts £650m

As chief executive of dedicated EV website Electrifying.com, you'd be forgiven for thinking I've been celebrating this week's news that Labour is bringing back grants for EVs...

Economics

57 h. ago New cheapest electric car in Britain! Chinese brand cuts small EV's price to £14,500

A Chinese newcomer has discounted its two electric models to match subsidies set to be offered by Labour's just announced Electric Car Grant.

Economics

58 h. ago New cheapest electric car in Britain! Chinese brand cuts price to £14,500 as reports suggest it WON'T qualify for government's EV grant

A Chinese newcomer has discounted its two electric models to match subsidies set to be offered by Labour's just announced Electric Car Grant.

Economics

60 h. ago Labour's Electric Car Grant will be a drain on taxpayers and cause 'rampant EV depreciation', experts warn

While discounts of £3,750 will make shiny new battery cars more appealing, the scheme threatens to further compound a crash in used EV values, industry insiders say.

Events

63 h. ago Electric car drivers cover higher annual mileage than petrol owners

More than one in 20 car miles driven in the UK is by an electric vehicle, according to new analysis.

Transport

64 h. ago How much battery range has this electric Volkswagen lost after clocking 107,000 miles in four years?

One of the biggest concerns with electric cars is the lifespan of their batteries and how quickly they degrade over time and due to high mileage and repeat recharges.

Science

2 d. 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

3 d. ago Calls for changes at all major UK tourist attractions after new grant announcement

Earlier this week, households across the UK were told they could save more than £3,000 on an electric car

Politics

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. ago Thousands to get up to £3,750 off a new electric car from today

The new Electric Car Grant (ECG) will offer discounts of between £1,500 and £3,750

Economics

5 d. ago Elon Musk's Tesla on trial after autopilot car kills stargazing woman at 70mph

Elon Musk's Tesla are in court after the death of a student in Florida as a car set in autopilot reportedly hit her at 70mph - the electric car company say the crash had nothing to do with their Autopilot technology

Events

5 d. ago Electric car grant: new UK government EV grants give drivers £1,000s off electric cars for 2025

A major boost is coming for anyone eyeing an electric upgrade 🌍

Politics

6 d. ago Five best EVs to buy with Labour's new £3,750 Electric Car Grant

We've picked five of the best EVs that are certain to be eligible for Labour's new Electric Car Grant unveiled today - though we will have to wait to find out which will qualify for the full amount of £3,750.

Economics

6 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

7 d. ago Transport Secretary admits she hasn't been able to afford an electric car... as she prepares to unveil '£700m of subsidies' to combat flagging sales

Heidi Alexander - who earns around £160,000 as a Cabinet minister - said she had not purchased a vehicle for about six years as it was 'expensive'.

Economics

7 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

1 week ago Motoring expert says this used car is ‘one of the best’ electric vehicles around

One car has been hailed as one of the best electric vehicles on the market - and if you're looking to buy used, it's a great option. Here's everything you need to know

Science

1 week ago Driver of 100mph ‘rogue’ electric car charged with driving offence

Nathan Owen said a fault in his Jaguar I-Pace left him without brakes at 100mph on the motorway.

Transport