Audi E-tron at Freewire charger 2022
Freewire's Boost Charger uses a battery for electricity rather than a costly grid connection
Electric vehicles

Taking EV chargers off-grid could slash costs for drivers and suppliers

Battery-storage tech could be key to expanding UK's rapid charging network, says incoming US firm Freewire

19 January 2023
Taking EV chargers off-grid could slash costs for drivers and suppliers
scout suv render side
Scout's first models – an SUV and pick-up – were teased with the launch of the brand's website
Electric vehicles

Who will build Volkswagen's Scout electric 4x4s?

The Scout was arguably the world's first SUV in 1962 – now it's being revived as an EV for 2026

18 January 2023
Who will build Volkswagen's Scout electric 4x4s?
Jonathan Goodman with Polestar 1
Jonathan Goodman pointed to Polestar's "potential to grow substantially" this year
Insights

Polestar UK boss hails rapid growth ahead of key model launches

Sino-Swedish brand will launch new 3 electric SUV and double its number of UK retail spaces this year

17 January 2023
Polestar UK boss hails rapid growth ahead of key model launches
Citroen C5X 2022 front quarter static charging
Citroën has a digital nudge on its C5 X PHEV, encouraging drivers to charge more often
Electric vehicles

Can geofencing save the plug-in hybrid?

Euro 7G regulations mandate that PHEVs be able to switch to electric in specific areas

12 January 2023
Can geofencing save the plug-in hybrid?
Tevva 7.5t electric truck 2023 front quarter static
Tevva's first full-production vehicle is a 7.5-tonne electric truck with a 141-mile range
Electric vehicles

British firm Tevva shows path towards electric HGV future

We speak to Tevva founder Asher Bennett about the zero-emission truck market as it prepares for launch

11 January 2023
British firm Tevva shows path towards electric HGV future
Jaguar i Pace Audi E Tron Tesla Model X Mercedes EQC
Prestige electric SUVs fared better than petrol for time off the road – but that didn't apply to all segments
Electric vehicles

EVs don't offer significantly cheaper fleet maintenance costs

Fleet data analysis reveals cases where EVs fare both better and worse than ICE cars on maintenance time and costs

5 January 2023
EVs don't offer significantly cheaper fleet maintenance costs
Tesla Model 3 Model Y at Supercharger front 2023
An overwhelming majority of Tesla's fourth-quarter sales were of the Model 3 and the Model Y
Electric vehicles

Tesla sales fall short in final quarter of 2022

American EV giant didn't quite satisfy analyst forecasts despite setting an annual production record

3 January 2023
Tesla sales fall short in final quarter of 2022
Ford Mustang Mach E GT with Ford Mustang Dark Horse front quarter static
ICE cars such as the Mustang (right) will remain in the brand's line-up only until 2030
Electric vehicles

Inside Model E: why Ford is hitting the reset button in Europe

The manufacturer is leaning on its American identity and a "rebellious" mindset for its radical transformation

21 December 2022
Inside Model E: why Ford is hitting the reset button in Europe
Foxtron Model C 2022
Production of the Foxtron Model C is scheduled for early 2023
Electric vehicles

Foxconn: the road from desktop PCs to mass-market EVs

Hon Hai Precision has supplied the likes of Apple, Nokia and Sony – now it wants a slice of the automotive market

16 December 2022
Foxconn: the road from desktop PCs to mass-market EVs
ID BUzz NCAP 2
Thatcham Research claims little is known about how repair and insurance processes work for EVs
Electric vehicles

Safety body to investigate EV repair and insurance costs

Thatcham Research will examine ‘pain points’ for electric cars, helping shape new era for car insurance

15 December 2022
Safety body to investigate EV repair and insurance costs

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