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EDF has acquired a majority stake in EV charging specialists Pod Point in a deal that sees the energy group take control of one of the largest networks in the UK. As part of a newly-formed joint venture with Legal & General,...

Engenie has installed its first rapid chargers in Cardiff, as part of a project that will more than double the number of rapid devices in the Welsh capital. Powered by 100% renewable electricity, each site will be located in key areas within...

Audi has launched a new entry-level model for its pure-electric e-tron line-up – the 50 quattro. Sitting below the 55 quattro in the range, the new version starts at less than £60,000. Fitted with a smaller capacity battery for a lower price,...

The UK electric vehicle market continues to go from strength to strength, as the number of pure-electric cars tops the 100,000 mark in January 2020 – seeing registrations up more than 200% compared to last year. The latest set of statistics rom...

The UK government is planning to bring forward the date of the proposed ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2040 to 2035 – and for the ban to now include hybrid vehicles, both conventional and plug-in hybrids...

Mitsubishi and Ovo Energy have collaborated to offer new Outlander PHEV customers 10,000 Free Green Miles. The offer is aimed at encouraging drivers to maximise their electric driving through regular charging. New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV retail customers between 1st February and 31st...

Volkswagen has opened the order books for the revised e-up!, now featuring a range of 159 miles on a charge. The new version of the pure-electric citycar sees a significant range increase from the previous model’s 83 mile rating. This is primarily...

Seat has launched its new Leon, with a plug-in hybrid option set to join the range for the first time. The Spanish firm’s best-selling model will feature an electric range of 37 miles on a single charge when it arrives in a...

Mercedes Benz has launched its eVito, with prices and specifications confirmed for the UK. With a range of 93 miles on a charge, the eVito van is available in two lengths, and is eligible for the UK Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG). Prices...

BP Chargemaster has worked with Lancashire County Council to open the first open-access rapid charging hub on the M6, at Lancaster’s Caton Road Park & Road, off Junction 34. As part of the site, six 50 kW rapid charge points have been...

London has doubled the scrappage scheme grant available to those switching their old van or minibus to a newer Ultra Low Emission Zone compliant model. The changes mean there is now £7,000 available for eligible models – boosted to £9,500 for those...