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New 2022 Audi A8 plug-in hybrid executive limousine unveiled
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New 2022 Audi A8 plug-in hybrid executive limousine unveiled

The plug-in hybrid BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class rival gets updated styling and infotainment for 2022
2 Nov 2021
Over half of UK councils spent nothing on charging points in the last year
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Over half of UK councils spent nothing on charging points in the last year

Nearly two-thirds of councils also received complaints about electric-car infrastructure, according to Freedom of Information requests
28 Oct 2021
New 2021 Peugeot e-Partner electric van: prices, specs, details and pictures
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New 2021 Peugeot e-Partner electric van: prices, specs, details and pictures

The new Peugeot e-Partner electric van is a sister model to the Citroen e-Berlingo and Vauxhall Combo-e; it's on sale now, priced from
21 Oct 2021
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV: single-motor version on sale now
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2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV: single-motor version on sale now

Volvo has introduced a new single-motor version of its electric SUV, available in two trim levels and with prices starting from £48,300
20 Oct 2021
OPINION: ZEV mandate may not be needed – but grant funding is vital
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OPINION: ZEV mandate may not be needed – but grant funding is vital

Recent growth makes government sales targets for electric cars seem almost unnecessary, but the Net Zero Strategy is good news for current and prospec…
19 Oct 2021
Tesla Model Y electric SUV now on sale in the UK
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Tesla Model Y electric SUV now on sale in the UK

Almost three years after its debut, the Tesla Model 3’s more practical sister car is coming to the UK, with prices starting from £54,990 and first del…
15 Oct 2021
2021 Fiat 500 electric city car: prices, specs and new limited-edition model
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2021 Fiat 500 electric city car: prices, specs and new limited-edition model

The special-edition Fiat (500)RED is available as a hatchback or convertible, with prices starting from £22,995 after the plug-in car grant
14 Oct 2021
UK’s EV charging network failing to provide equal access for disabled drivers
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UK’s EV charging network failing to provide equal access for disabled drivers

Lack of accessibility to charging points may be in breach of equality laws according to new campaign, with the UK's Blue Badge holders at risk of bein…
13 Oct 2021
New Nissan finance deal combines vehicle and wallbox charger installation costs into one payment
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New Nissan finance deal combines vehicle and wallbox charger installation costs into one payment

Nissan Leaf and e-NV200 van customers can now combine their HP/PCP finance and wallbox charger installation into one monthly payment
13 Oct 2021
2021 DS 4 E-TENSE plug-in hybrid: specs, trim levels and prices
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2021 DS 4 E-TENSE plug-in hybrid: specs, trim levels and prices

DS' new luxury plug-in hybrid hatchback is available in standard, Performance Line and SUV-esque Cross form, with prices starting from £36,600
12 Oct 2021
2022 Lexus ES: updates, trim levels and prices
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2022 Lexus ES: updates, trim levels and prices

Lexus’s hybrid-only rival to the BMW 5 Series gets styling update and new safety features, with prices starting from £35,905
8 Oct 2021
Mazda MX-30 electric SUV: prices, specification and range-extender model
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Mazda MX-30 electric SUV: prices, specification and range-extender model

Mazda’s first electric car starts at £26,045 after the plug-in grant; plug-in range-extender model with rotary engine to go on sale in 2022
7 Oct 2021
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Million-dollar Aston Martin DB6 electric conversion unveiled by Lunaz
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Million-dollar Aston Martin DB6 electric conversion unveiled by Lunaz

A limited number of Aston Martin DB4 and DB5 zero-emissions conversions from the Silverstone-based company are also available
6 Oct 2021
Citroen e-Dispatch electric van: price, specifications, pictures and details
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Citroen e-Dispatch electric van: price, specifications, pictures and details

The Citroen e-Dispatch electric van, which starts at just over £26,000 before the government grant, is on sale in the UK now
6 Oct 2021
SEAT electric moped: MÓ eScooter 125 on sale in the UK for £4,996
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SEAT electric moped: MÓ eScooter 125 on sale in the UK for £4,996

SEAT's electric moped has a top speed of 59mph and a claimed range of 85 miles
29 Sep 2021
Government consulting on new electric-car charging proposals
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Government consulting on new electric-car charging proposals

Proposed legislation includes a statutory duty for local authorities to plan charging infrastructure and a requirement for a minimum number of chargin…
28 Sep 2021
MG MAZE concept: video-game-inspired two-seater electric car unveiled
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MG MAZE concept: video-game-inspired two-seater electric car unveiled

The latest radical electric concept from MG's design studio is a two-seater exploring the future of city transport
24 Sep 2021
Volvo electric cars to be completely leather-free by 2030
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Volvo electric cars to be completely leather-free by 2030

By 2030, the Swedish brand’s entire range of electric cars will do away with cowhide, starting with the C40 Recharge coupe
24 Sep 2021
Aura concept: British-built electric roadster boasts 400-mile range
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Aura concept: British-built electric roadster boasts 400-mile range

The two-seat Aura concept could be our first glimpse at the future of the British sports car, combining a rear-wheel-drive electric powertrain with a …
22 Sep 2021
Skoda Enyaq iV Founders Edition: 50 examples allocated for UK
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Skoda Enyaq iV Founders Edition: 50 examples allocated for UK

Skoda has confirmed that just 50 examples of the limited-run 'Founders Edition' of its electric family SUV will be coming to the UK
22 Sep 2021
New 2021 Skoda Enyaq iV electric SUV: prices, specs and details
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New 2021 Skoda Enyaq iV electric SUV: prices, specs and details

Skoda's first electric SUV is on sale in the UK now, with prices starting from £32,010 after the government grant
22 Sep 2021
OPINION: Is the Citroen Ami a step backwards for electric cars?
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OPINION: Is the Citroen Ami a step backwards for electric cars?

Citroen has announced the ultra-compact Ami will be making its way to British shores, and despite its clown-car proportions, we should take its arriva…
22 Sep 2021
Lucid Air electric car: US EPA records 520-mile range
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Lucid Air electric car: US EPA records 520-mile range

Range-topping version of US startup’s electric car will do up to 520 miles on a charge, according to EPA figures
17 Sep 2021
Fering Pioneer: new low-emission pickup claims 4,350-mile total range
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Fering Pioneer: new low-emission pickup claims 4,350-mile total range

British company Fering is developing a tough, lightweight range-extender pickup truck with a 50-mile electric range
15 Sep 2021
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New Mercedes-AMG One plug-in hybrid hypercar: specs, price and pictures
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New Mercedes-AMG One plug-in hybrid hypercar: specs, price and pictures

Mercedes’ £2.4 million hybrid hypercar is the closest to thing you can get to a road-legal Formula 1 car, with the finalised version expected to be un…
15 Sep 2021
2021 Mercedes EQS electric luxury saloon: details, specs and prices
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2021 Mercedes EQS electric luxury saloon: details, specs and prices

The new Mercedes S-Class-sized EQS luxury electric saloon starts from £99,995, with the huge Hyperscreen setup adding £7,995 to the price tag
15 Sep 2021
Octopus Electric Juice 'roaming' service passes 100,000-charger milestone
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Octopus Electric Juice 'roaming' service passes 100,000-charger milestone

Octopus Energy's Electric Juice service gives access to multiple electric-car charging networks, with all payments appearing on a single bill
10 Sep 2021
New Nissan electric van to be unveiled in September
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New Nissan electric van to be unveiled in September

Forthcoming model will likely be a rebadged version of the latest Renault Kangoo E-TECH, and the replacement for the current e-NV200
9 Sep 2021
The UK's perfect electric car? Meet the Autovia EV-21
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The UK's perfect electric car? Meet the Autovia EV-21

Combining the best bits of models on sale right now, DrivingElectric has created a hypothetical ideal electric car for UK buyers to mark World EV Day
8 Sep 2021
Ford Mustang Mach-E electric police-car concept unveiled
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Ford Mustang Mach-E electric police-car concept unveiled

Several police forces across the UK have already shown interest in adding the electric coupe-SUV to their fleets
7 Sep 2021
Aston Martin DBX hybrid spotted testing
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Aston Martin DBX hybrid spotted testing

A plug-in hybrid version of the Aston Martin DBX luxury SUV has been spotted undergoing testing at the Nurburgring race circuit in Germany
7 Sep 2021
BMW i Vision Circular concept previews potential new i3
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BMW i Vision Circular concept previews potential new i3

IAA Mobility Munich show concept employs 'circular economy' principles to create a fully recycled – and recyclable – electric car
6 Sep 2021
New Volkswagen ID. Life teases upcoming entry-level electric car
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New Volkswagen ID. Life teases upcoming entry-level electric car

According to VW, the forthcoming entry-level model in the ID. family will cost from between £17,000 and £21,400 when it arrives in 2025
6 Sep 2021
Audi Grandsphere: new electric limousine concept unveiled
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Audi Grandsphere: new electric limousine concept unveiled

The Grandsphere concept is the second of a trio of concept cars previewing the future of Audi design, following on from the Skysphere two-seat roadste…
2 Sep 2021
New 2021 Vauxhall Combo-e electric van: details, specs and prices
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New 2021 Vauxhall Combo-e electric van: details, specs and prices

Vauxhall Combo-e small electric van is on sale now, joining Peugeot, Citroen and Toyota sister models; prices start from £25,238 after the plug-in van…
31 Aug 2021
New Opel Rocks-e: Citroen Ami-based two-seat electric city-car unveiled
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New Opel Rocks-e: Citroen Ami-based two-seat electric city-car unveiled

Vauxhall’s sister brand has revealed its own two-seat electric car, based on the Citroen Ami, which can be driven from the age of 15 – as long as you …
25 Aug 2021
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