News
UK EV Sales Hit Record High in Q2 2024 — Market Share Reaches 22%
New figures from the SMMT confirm electric vehicles claimed a record 22% market share in Q2 2024, driven by fleet registrations and new model launches. The milestone comes as manufacturers ramp up UK allocations ahead of the 2035 ZEV mandate.
Sponsored
2024 Kia EV9 Review — The Family EV That Changes Everything
We spend a week with Kia's flagship three-row SUV and discover it might just be the most complete family electric vehicle on the market. Seven seats, 348 miles of range and ultra-fast 800V charging — does it live up to the hype?
Policy
Government Confirms 2035 Petrol Ban On Track Despite Political Pressure
The Department for Transport has reaffirmed commitment to the 2035 Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, rejecting calls from some MPs to push the deadline back. The ZEV mandate requiring 80% of new cars to be electric by 2030 remains in place.
Charging
BP Pulse Unveils 150kW Ultra-Rapid Chargers at 50 UK Motorway Services
BP Pulse has completed its nationwide rollout of 150kW DC rapid chargers at 50 motorway service areas, cutting charge times to under 20 minutes for most EVs. The network now covers every major UK motorway corridor.
10 Best Electric Cars Under £35,000 in 2024
The affordable EV segment has never been more competitive. We've tested and ranked the top 10 EVs available for under £35,000, covering range, charging, practicality and value for money.
Technology
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Explained: How Your EV Could Power Your Home
V2G technology lets electric vehicles export stored power back to the grid or your home — potentially earning drivers up to £700 per year. Here's everything you need to know about V2H and V2G in the UK.
Industry
Tesla Gigafactory UK? Elon Musk Meets UK Government Officials in London
Tesla CEO Elon Musk held talks with UK government officials last week amid speculation the US EV giant is scouting locations for a European gigafactory. The UK is reportedly competing with Spain, Poland and the Netherlands.
Charging
Gridserve Electric Highway Expansion: 100 New Sites by End of 2024
Gridserve has announced plans to add 100 new Electric Highway charging hubs across the UK by December 2024, with a focus on rural areas and Scotland currently underserved by rapid charging.
Review
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Review — The Performance EV Saloon Redefined
BMW's fastest electric saloon makes 601hp and reaches 62mph in 3.8 seconds, yet manages 340 miles of WLTP range. We drive it on UK roads to find out if it's the ultimate electric driver's car.
Policy
ULEZ Expansion: What EV Drivers Need to Know in 2024
London's Ultra Low Emission Zone continues to expand, but what does this mean for electric vehicle owners? All EVs are currently exempt, but there are important changes to understand about CAZ schemes rolling out in Birmingham, Leeds and Bath.
News
Jaguar Land Rover Commits to All-Electric Jaguar Lineup from 2025
Jaguar's much-anticipated rebrand is set to deliver its first all-electric model, the Type 00 concept, to production by 2025. JLR confirmed all four new Jaguar models launching by 2026 will be battery-electric only.
Electric Van Guide 2024: Best Vans by Payload, Range and Price
From the Vauxhall Combo Electric to the Ford E-Transit, we rank every electric van on sale in the UK by what actually matters to businesses: payload, real-world range and total cost of ownership.