Blog tagged as EV

Smart unveils the All-New #5

From the original idea of a "Swatchmobile" with seating for two and a hybrid drivetrain, the Smart brand has moved from the 1998 city car that could fit into almost any space, Smart has evolved into a electric power SUV brand. Smart has taken another significant step in its electric j...

A milestone in affordable electric mobility 

Vauxhall are disrupting the UK car market by offering the New Frontera Electric and Hybrid at the same list price, a groundbreaking move in a market where electric vehicles (EVs) typically command a significant price premium over their petrol counterparts. Starting at £23,495, this pricing strategy ...

Energy Saving Trust helps drivers fund used electric vehicles

As the world continues to shift towards sustainable energy solutions, electric vehicles (EVs) are at the forefront of this transition. In Scotland, the government is actively encouraging the adoption of EVs through various initiatives, one of these being the Energy Saving Trust’s Electric Vehicle Lo...

Electrifying Vauxhall Grandland unveiled

Vauxhall has officially opened orders for its New Grandland, a dynamic and spacious SUV that marks a significant step forward in the brand’s design and technology. The New Grandland starts at £34,700 OTR, with deliveries beginning in October. Positioned as the flagship of ...

MyBMW app adds EV advice

BMW is approaching the point of replacing Tesla as the leader of the UK’s electric car market, marking a significant shift in the industry. With electric BMW sales soaring by 70% this year and nearing 22,000 units, the brand is closing in on Tesla’s 25,500 sales. This surge comes as Tesla struggles ...

July's Growth in the UK new car market
The SMMT figures for July 2024 have been released, showing the continued growth of EV's and Hybrids. New Car registration figures are showing a shift in how the UK market is being influenced by the route to market for these new cars.
Audi's New A6 e-tron launched

After announcing the A5 earlier this month as the replacement for the A4 starting the change Audi's use of model numbers as a way to show drivetrain options between EV and ICE vehicles, the new Audi A6 has moved from concept to reality. Experience the future of electric mobility wi...

The evolving UK used EV market - July 2024

Over the past three years, the used EV market has evolved dramatically. In 2021 and 2022, the market was full of higher prices and limited supply due to the still early state of the EV industry and production slowdowns. The Tesla Model 3, one of the early mainstream electric vehicles that lead the w...

Honda e:Ny1 becomes July 2024's new EV choice
The UK EV market continues to evolve, with new offers and models. This drives the cars that customers are looking at. This month the Honda e:Ny1 was the most searched for on Autotrader.
2025 set to bring special 500e and Grande Panda 

FIAT's Grande Panda, inspired by the iconic 80s Panda and following the naming trend from the Grande Punto used when the 2nd generation Punto was replaced with the larger 3rd generation Grande Punto, focuses on Italian design, global platform, and local relevance. Values like sustainability, in...

Electric Car Day comes sooner in 2024

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...

2024 so far in the New Car Market

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...

Auto Express Awards highlights EV Choice

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...

All new small Skoda EV announced

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. 


With its distinguished looks, the new SUV is the first Škoda model to adopt the brand’s new Modern Solid design language, taking th...
Hyundai INSTER arrives to sub-compact market

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...