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Volkswagen ID.4 launched

Updated: September 24, 2020

Volkswagen has officially unveiled the ID.4, with the SUV becoming the second model in the pure-electric ID. range to arrive. Available with a range of up to 323 miles on a charge, the ID.4 will prove a crucial model for the German...

Peugeot turns to plug in power for performance champion

Updated: September 24, 2020

Peugeot has launched its high performance division with the plug-in hybrid 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered. The new performance 508 PHEV uses twin electric motors and a petrol engine, producing a combined 360hp and 520 Nm of torque, for a 0-62 mph time...

Toyota RAV4 Plug-in tops range

Updated: September 24, 2020

Toyota has announced details of its new RAV4 Plug-in. The new model has an electric-only driving range of up to 46 miles on a charge. Set to become the most powerful RAV4 yet, the PHEV SUV will produce a combined 302 hp...

VW Golf GTE launched in the UK

Updated: September 24, 2020

Volkswagen has released its next-generation Golf GTE in the UK, with the plug-in hybrid featuring a range of up to 32 miles on a charge. Featuring a 13 kWh battery – 50% larger than the previous generation’s – the Golf GTE uses...

Fully Charged Electric Drive-In

Updated: September 23, 2020

Fully Charged is putting on a series of drive-in cinema events, replacing the original plans for Fully Charged Live at Farnborough International, and creating the UK’s first electric drive-in cinema. Taking place on 29th, 30th, 31st October and 1st November, electric vehicle...

Fully Charged Live Europe 2021

Updated: September 23, 2020

Fully Charged Live heads to Europe for the first time, with the third in the series of events taking place in Amsterdam from 29th to 31st October 2021. Following on from the successful Fully Charged Live events in the UK and Fully...

Fully Charged Live North America 2021

Updated: September 23, 2020

Fully Charged Live returns to North America following a successful inaugural year. Based in Austin, Texas, the event looks to build on last year’s success, taking place on 3rd and 4th April 2021. Further information will be announced closer to the event,...

Fully Charged Live 2021

Updated: September 23, 2020

With 2020’s event cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak, Fully Charged Live returns in 2021 from 18th – 20th June. Now based at Farnborough International, the event is expected to be bigger and better than ever. Further details will be announced closer...

Tesla Battery Day reveals huge range increases and cost reductions

Updated: September 23, 2020

Tesla has revealed that it has dramatically altered its battery design, opening up the potential for significant range increases and price cuts for its electric vehicles. It increases the chances of Tesla launching an affordable EV – pitched at $25,000 for its...

Land Rover launches Range Rover Velar PHEV

Updated: September 23, 2020

Land Rover has released the Velar P400e – a plug-in hybrid version of its mid-sized SUV. The Velar PHEV will cover up to 33 miles on electric power alone, with CO2 emissions rated at 49 g/km. Following on from last week’s reveal...

MG5 EV electric estate goes on sale

Updated: September 22, 2020

MG has launched its new MG5 EV, a pure-electric estate that starts at less than £25,000. Featuring a 214 mile range, the MG5 EV can be rapid charged in less than an hour. Powered by a 53.2 kWh battery supplying the 115...

Order books open for Vauxhall Mokka-e

Updated: September 22, 2020

Vauxhall has revealed UK pricing and specifications for its Mokka-e, the forthcoming pure-electric crossover. Prices will start from £30,840 (inc. PiCG) for the Mokka-e, which features a range of up to 201 miles on a charge. Powered by a 50 kWh battery,...