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Leapmotor opens orders for B05 electric hatchback
7+ hour, 21+ min ago (626+ words) Leapmotor International " the joint venture between automotive giant Stellantis and China's Leapmotor " has officially opened UK orders for its new B05 electric hatchback, a fresh rival to the Vauxhall Astra Electric and Volkswagen ID. 3. The Golf-sized hatchback is priced at "28, 995 for retail…...
Dacia sparks UK EV price war with sub-12k electric Spring
8+ hour, 32+ min ago (328+ words) Dacia has shaken up the UK electric car market by slashing the price for its Spring EV to just "11, 990. The aggressive price cut means the electric city car instantly reclaims its title as the UK's cheapest new car on sale,…...
First Drive: Aion V
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (508+ words) GAC's electric brand Aion enters the UK fleet market with the well-equipped Aion V. By John Kendall. WHAT IS IT? Five-seat SUV BEV" HOW MUCH? From "36, 450" HOW FAR? 317 miles (WLTP Combined) If you think you can spot a new Chinese car…...
Sign up for next week's webinar on making EVs work beyond the business case
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (145+ words) Fleet electrification has moved beyond the question of whether to transition. For many operators, the challenge now is making EVs work reliably, operationally and financially in real-world conditions. The upcoming Fleet World webinar, held in association with Geotab, Northgate and…...
New BMW X5 revealed with first-ever EV variant
1+ day, 29+ min ago (483+ words) BMW has unveiled the fifth-generation X5, featuring bold Neue Klasse styling and the first-ever all-electric i X5 variant. The new edition of the large family SUV is the brand's third model to get the Neue Klasse treatment following the i X3 and i3 saloon,…...
New entry-level Nissan Leaf delivers 280-mile range from "28, 849
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (422+ words) Nissan has expanded the line-up for its next-generation Leaf with a new entry-level option, dropping the entry price of the British-built electric vehicle to "28, 849. Available to order Available to order now, the new 52k Wh battery variant follows the launch of…...
EV reimbursement issues slowing workplace electric vehicle adoption
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (388+ words) Concerns over mileage reimbursement are becoming a significant barrier to electric vehicle adoption in the workplace, with 96% of fleet managers reporting complaints from employees about reimbursement, research by The Electric Car Scheme finds. Nearly half (47%) of employees say they have…...
Suttie's seven days" with a Volvo ES90
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (491+ words) Volvo's ES90 executive saloon aims to disrupt the German-dominated market with distinctive Scandi design with superior cabin space and advanced technology. Al Suttie puts it to the test in cross-country drives and urban commuting to see how the brand's flagship EV…...
Extra MSA and Ionity boost EV charging network with 10 new chargers in Leeds
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (379+ words) Extra MSA Group and Ionity have expanded their ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub at Leeds Skelton Lake Services (M1 J45), adding 10 new high-power charging bays. The expansion The expansion brings the total number of Ionity high-power chargers at the Leeds site to…...
EVs lead the charge as used car values defy seasonal norms
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (576+ words) UK used car values defied historical seasonal slowdowns for the third consecutive month, powered by a surging demand for electric vehicles. Despite political turbulence, economic uncertainty and the distraction of the FIFA World Cup, trade values held firm across the…...