EV start ups 2023
Rising interest rates have made it harder for new start-ups to attract investment
Electric vehicles

EV start-ups: Can anyone replicate Tesla's runaway success?

From Arrival to Faraday and Rivian, numerous start-ups are vying to establish themselves as credible manufacturers

21 April 2023
EV start-ups: Can anyone replicate Tesla's runaway success?
XC40 LT range
Range, and performance, could be boosted thanks to the tech
Electric vehicles

EV battery range boost claim from new WAE tech arm

New technology spin-off Elysia aims to more accurately judge battery health, unlocking extra performance

20 April 2023
EV battery range boost claim from new WAE tech arm
Aston Martin DBX 707 studio rear three quarters
Aston Martin has said it will launch an electric car in 2025
Electric vehicles

Aston Martin and McLaren to be forced to sell electric cars in US

Strict new emissions rules mean low-volume car makers can no longer benefit from higher CO2 allowances

17 April 2023
Aston Martin and McLaren to be forced to sell electric cars in US
Volkswagen ID 2 2023 with Thomas Schaefer
“We have to make a car that's affordable and entry," said Volkswagen boss Thomas Schäfer
Electric vehicles

£22,000 Volkswagen ID 2 gives blueprint for cheap electric cars

Volkswagen's cost-cutting strategy relies on reducing model variants, sharing parts and maximising scale

6 April 2023
£22,000 Volkswagen ID 2 gives blueprint for cheap electric cars
Kia XCeed PHEV charging 2023
The government has yet to define what constitutes a "significant zero-emission-capability" vehicle
Electric vehicles

Government goes cold on keeping hybrids after 2030

Plug-in hybrids are threatened by new evidence revealing their real-world emissions are higher than thought

30 March 2023
Government goes cold on keeping hybrids after 2030
ford us electric car lineup 2022 front
The bank Jefferies has calculated a $22,000 (£18,000) loss on every EV sold by Ford
Finance

Can Ford Model E go from £2.5bn loss to 8% profit by 2026?

The American giant is treating its Model E electric car division as a loss-making start-up

29 March 2023
Can Ford Model E go from £2.5bn loss to 8% profit by 2026?
used electric cars
Electric cars are also struggling to sell – the Audi Q4 e-tron was the slowest-seller outright in February
Electric vehicles

Crisis looms as used electric car values plummet

Car value expert Cap HPI has recorded an 18% decline in EV values over the past 12 months

24 March 2023
Crisis looms as used electric car values plummet
vehicle to grid charging
“V2G is an important step, and the evidence is now there that it can work,” said Miller.
Electric vehicles

How electric cars can contribute to the UK's energy security

Trials saw Nissan Leaf owners storing energy in car's battery for use in powering homes

23 March 2023
How electric cars can contribute to the UK's energy security
Tesla shipping Getty Images
Elon Musk believes Tesla can hit 20m sales with just 10 models | Image: Getty Images
Electric vehicles

Revolution or repetition? Tesla’s future victory is far from certain

CEO Elon Musk's plan for EV maker to hit 20 million sales is certainly ambitious - but is it realistic?

22 March 2023
Revolution or repetition? Tesla’s future victory is far from certain
Morgan Plus Four Plus Six front tracking
Morgan made a pre-tax profit of just £3 million in 2019 and a £700k loss in 2020
Electric vehicles

How Morgan will tackle next era under new boss

Massimo Fumarola details plans to safeguard the Malvern plant and how the marque will approach EVs

17 March 2023
How Morgan will tackle next era under new boss

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