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Renault 4 E-Tech electric completes 1, 000-mile UK drive powered entirely by solar energy
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (707+ words) The Renault 4 E-Tech electric "Plein Sud' has completed a 1, 000-mile journey from Land's End to John O'Groats using nothing but solar-generated electricity, demonstrating how renewable energy infrastructure across Britain can already support long-distance electric vehicle travel. Timed to coincide with…...
koda prices new seven-seat electric Peaq from "51, 980 with up to 390 miles of range
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (646+ words) koda has confirmed UK pricing and specification for its new flagship all-electric Peaq SUV, with the seven-seat model set to start from "51, 980 on the road when order books open in September. At launch, UK customers will be able to choose…...
Honda Super-N arrives from "18, 995 with retro-inspired fun and BOOST Mode
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (821+ words) Honda has confirmed that its new Super-N electric city car has gone on sale in the UK from 22 June, priced from "18, 995, positioning it among the country's most affordable battery-electric cars while promising to deliver a distinctly driver-focused experience inspired by…...
BMW M Concept Neue Klasse previews all-electric future at Le Mans
2+ week, 3+ day ago (778+ words) The concept arrives at a crucial moment for BMW M. As performance car manufacturers increasingly transition towards electrification, BMW is seeking to demonstrate that electric propulsion can enhance rather than dilute the characteristics that have defined its M division for more…...
BYD brings 1, 500k W FLASH Charging to the UK with five-minute "ready" recharge promise
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (937+ words) BYD has showcased its ultra-fast FLASH Charging technology in the United Kingdom for the first time, claiming a breakthrough that could significantly reduce one of the last remaining barriers to mainstream electric vehicle adoption: charging time. The event marks the…...
Kia EV2 tops independent NAF summer range test with real-world efficiency exceeding WLTP figures
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (279+ words) The Kia EV2 has delivered the strongest real-world range performance among compact and mid-size electric vehicles in the latest Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) Summer El Prix test, exceeding its official WLTP range figure and reinforcing the model's credentials ahead of its…...
Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II Extends Range To 390 Miles As Luxury EV Gains More Power And Bespoke Options
1+ mon, 7+ min ago (1303+ words) Rolls-Royce has unveiled the Spectre Series II, a significantly updated version of its all-electric super-coup, delivering up to 390 miles of WLTP range, faster charging and increased performance, while expanding the Bespoke personalisation programme that has helped make the Spectre one…...
Proposed pay-per-mile EV tax could hit rural drivers hardest, new analysis warns
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (872+ words) Drivers in rural Britain could face annual electric vehicle road tax bills more than three times higher than motorists in central London under proposed pay-per-mile charging plans, according to new analysis from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA)…...
Volkswagen Unveils First-Ever Electric GTI With New ID. Polo GTI
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (625+ words) Volkswagen has unveiled the first-ever electric GTI. The new ID. Polo GTI delivers 226 PS, 0-100km/h in 6. 8 seconds and up to 424km of range, bringing the iconic hot hatch badge into the EV era....
Mercedes-AMG Unveils 1, 169hp Electric GT 4-Door Coup" With 600k W Charging
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (575+ words) Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its first ground-up electric performance car: a 1, 169hp GT 4-Door Coup" with three axial flux motors, 600k W charging and a claimed 0-62mph time of 2. 1 seconds. Could this redefine the electric super saloon?...