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Named 'Electric Car Day,' it has been proposed that electric vehicle (EV) owners now experience 'free' running costs for the remainder of the year compared to those driving combustion-engine vehicles. The Electric Car Scheme has pinpointed July 15 as the crossover day, when a petrol driver surpasses...
The Ford Capri is a name that is iconic to drivers in the UK. With it being Ford’s coupe that was designed as the European alternative to the brand’s even more iconic Mustang, it seems fitting that their latest electric SUV j...
As part of installing your new EV charger, it's important to understand the role of Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and how they can impact your installation process. DNOs are licensed entities responsible for managing the network infrastructure that delivers electri...
After the recent release of the SMMT figures for June, the UK new car registration market's trend for the first half of 2024 is quite evident. Despite reports pointing out a decline in retail sales, both monthly and year-to-date registrations show growth of 1.1% and 6.0% respectively compared to the...
The UK car market is revving up for an electrifying transformation in 2024, as highlighted by Auto Express in their latest awards ceremony. With the ZEV mandate pushing for 22% of new car sales to be fully electric, the automotive landscape is experiencing a wave of disruption with new brands enteri...
With its world premiere set for autumn 2024, the Elroq will soon expand Škoda Auto’s all-electric SUV range into the A the largest sub-segment in Europe by volume.
BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), launches the SEAL U DM-i. This is BYD’s first Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHEV) with BYD’s Super DM (Dual Mode) Technology in Europe. SEAL U DM-i provides an efficient, practical, accessible, and eco-conscious solution for daily mobili...
Breaking the trend for larger vehicles in EV motoring, the compact new model from Hyundai helps city drivers with small frame filled with big features. As a brand their EV range has proved exceptionally popular with drivers, with models like the award winning IONIQ 5.
There's very little choice...
Switching to driving an electric vehicle not only helps the environment, but also your wallet. With the cost of electricity at an average 22.36p per kWh from the 1st of July 2024, these savings can add up significantly over time.
A typical EV needs around 72kWH to fully charge and can travel 3-...
Deciding on the charger is just the first step in having your convenient home charging solution for your EV. In order to be able to get your charger installed, there can be a few more steps needed in the overall process.
Once we have carried out our survey for the installation, we'll contact your net...
At one point the Freelander was Europe's best selling four wheel drive, selling over 500,000 units during a 9 year production run for the original model. After an 18 year production run, over two generations however, the Freelander was replaced by the Evoque and Discovery Sport models i...
Price Parity - the point where the costs involved in changing to an EV over a petrol or diesel car - could be as little as 2 years away. New Automotive, an independent transport research organisation, have released their latest report looking at cost of ownership for EV's. By analysing a sample of 7...
Since the launch of the Giugiaro designed MK1 Golf in 1974, over 37 million VW Golf's have been made, and has made it the best-selling European car of all time. After turning 50 this year, an updated 8th generation was launched earlier this year, and the updated PHEV models have been announced bring...
Among all the other questions and factors with making a change to an EV from an ICE vehicle, one you might not consider is that EV's use specialised tyres to help you get the most of all it's benefits. What does this mean, and why is it important?
A few basics on the way tyres work on your car....
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