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Polestar launches referral programme

Updated: June 1, 2022

Polestar has rolled out a customer referral programme in a number of countries around the world, including the United Kingdom. The programme is available in certain European countries, South Korea, and North America as well, and applies to all new vehicle purchase...

Three quarters of a million EVs on UK roads

Updated: May 31, 2022

Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that there are three quarters of a million electric vehicles on UK roads. By the end of 2021, there were 748,349 electric cars, vans buses, and trucks on the road, an...

Cost to rapid charge an EV rises a fifth since last summer

Updated: June 6, 2022

The average price of charging an electric car on pay-as-you-go public rapid points in Great Britain has increased by 21% since September 2021, according to the RAC’s new Charge Watch data, which it is monitoring as part of its FairCharge campaign. Average...

BMW i4 eDrive40 first drive

Updated: April 7, 2022

Zap-Map verdict: “A true, no-compromise version of an executive saloon. BMW pulls off the all-electric 3 Series in the shape of the i4; it’s a game-changer.” BMW i4 eDrive40: Range & charging There are two versions of the BMW i4 available for...

BMW iX xDrive40 first drive

Updated: April 7, 2022

Zap-Map verdict: “Large, luxurious, and long range. The BMW iX is a striking showcase of the German manufacturer’s electric ambitions.” BMW iX xDrive40: Range & charging There are two versions of the BMW iX available for buyers, with a third, high-performance M60...

Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin review

Updated: April 21, 2022

Zap-Map verdict: “A great family all-rounder, with style, practicality, a long range, and fast recharging times.” Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin: Range & charging Volvo has gone about electrifying its line-up with aplomb. Every model has one or more plug-in options, with the...

MG ZS EV 44.5 kWh review

Updated: March 17, 2022

Zap-Map verdict: “MG focuses on value-for-money, and it does exceptionally well with the ZS EV.” MG ZS EV: Range & charging MG’s ZS EV has a range of more than 160 miles on a charge from a 44.5 kWh battery. It’s also...

Fiat 500 42 kWh review

Updated: March 9, 2022

Zap-Map verdict: ”The Cinquecento is electric only, but all the better for it.” Fiat 500 42 kWh: Range & charging Fiat’s 500 is offered with a choice of two battery packs – the 24 kWh entry level model or this one, the...

GRIDSERVE opens first EV charging hub in Wales

Updated: February 21, 2022

GRIDSERVE and Moto have officially opened the first rapid EV charging hub in Wales at Swansea Services. The new hub features six 350 kW DC ultra-rapid charge points on the GRIDSERVE Electric Highway network, accessible with contactless credit or debit card. Powered...

InstaVolt to install 1,000th rapid charger by summer

Updated: February 21, 2022

Public rapid charging network InstaVolt has revealed it expects to have installed its 1,000th EV charge point by summer 2022. The plans have been revealed as the 700th unit is due to be switched on later this month. There are already more...

Top 10 cheapest EVs

Updated: June 28, 2022

One of the most commonly quoted reasons for not running an electric vehicle (EV) is that they cost too much. While that may be the case for some car buyers, many more drivers can access a new electric car than you might think....

The electric car market in 2022

Updated: January 6, 2022

The world may have struggled in general in 2021, but not the UK electric car market. It’s gone from strength to strength, and we’re still towards the bottom of a very steep upward curve. It means that 2022 looks set to be...