Nissan’s new Leaf 40 kWh has been awarded five-stars by crash test assessors EuroNCAP. The achievement is made all the more impressive since 2018 saw the introduction of new, tougher standards by which cars are assessed. The Leaf was the first car...

BMW has presented the Concept iX3 at the Beijing Auto Show, with the model previewing an all-electric version of the X3 SUV already confirmed for production. The Concept iX3 previews BMW’s fifth-generation of electric eDrive technology, with one of the key benefits...

Nissan has launched its new e-NV200 40kWh, with the commercial vehicle boasting a greater range thanks to the addition of the company’s new larger battery pack. Nissan quotes a range of 124 miles on a single charge, calculated on the WLTP driving...

Symphony EV-ZE has installed more than 60 new EV charging points across the Liverpool City Region, with the project carried out on behalf of Merseytravel, APT eVolt, and the Office of Low Emission Vehicles. New units have been installed at sites as...

Audi has revealed charging details of its forthcoming e-tron EV, with the all-electric SUV quoted at being able to complete 249 miles on a single charge. Those figures are based on the WLTP driving cycle, which is more demanding than the official...

OVO Energy has launched its first domestic vehicle-to-grid charger at the company’s Energy Technology Product Showcase event. Considered to be the world’s first widely available domestic product of its type, the OVO Vehicle-to-Grid Charger will be rolled out later this year. Also...

Two new rapid EV charging hubs are set to be installed in the North East, after Fastned agreed a deal with the North East Combined Authority and Newcastle University to create Go Ultra Low Filling Stations in Newcastle and Sunderland. Each charging...

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the UK’s best-selling plug-in car in 2017 with more than 6,400 sales, but was pushed hard by another plug-in hybrid – BMW’s 330e on almost 5,700 units. The executive saloon managed to push the traditional second-placed model...

The Nissan Leaf is the most popular car amongst EV drivers in the UK according to NewMotion’s annual survey, picking up 28% of the vote. The EV – now in its second generation – beat the Tesla Model S with 25%, and...

InstaVolt has announced that it is working with Dransfield Properties Ltd, to install its rapid charging units at the property firm’s shopping centres across the UK. The first rapid chargers are going in at Lime Square in Openshaw, Manchester, with work starting...

Smart is set to become an all-electric brand in Europe, with parent firm Daimler deciding on a switch over to an EV-only model by 2020. Announced by Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche at the company’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, the compact car brand is...