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Lightning strikes, jump-starting and the potential for supercar engine sounds have been revealed as three of the top puzzles in the minds of motorists considering an electric vehicle. As interest soars in electric cars, inspired by their reputation for economy and zero emissions, so too does the list of often surprising questions asked by motorists […]
Running out of power mid-journey is the top worry for prospective electric vehicle buyers – but most drivers could take a full week of normal trips without recharging. That’s according to research by DrivingElectric.com, the independent consumer advice website on electric vehicles. The surprise finding of the study into British driving habits shows most drivers cover fewer miles […]
Driveways with charge points are now offering electrifying opportunities for homeowners as they rent them out as parking spaces to motorists with electric vehicles (EVs). And the pace of bookings is set to surge following a deal between two industry giants at a time when electric vehicle sales increase year-on-year with predictions there will be […]
An influential group of MPs has wholeheartedly supported the BVRLA’s call for the Government to boost the electric vehicle market by providing more support in the form of preferential tax rates, plug-in vehicle incentives and improved charging infrastructure. The 66-page report, Electric Vehicles: Driving the transition, urges the Government to adopt a more ambitious target for […]
Familiarity breeds content in the interior of the Audi e-tron prototype. While newly released pictures of the precursor to the first ever fully electric Audi show that it will push boundaries with its pioneering camera-based virtual door mirror option and new digital operating and display concept, it is also clear that great care has been […]
Development of the I.D. R Pikes Peak started around seven months ago – a multifaceted challenge, including for the Volkswagen Design team. “We already have a wealth of experience with high-performance cars and with racing cars, but a high-performance prototype like the I.D. R Pikes Peak was a world first for us,” said Klaus Bischoff, […]
The Niro is the latest all electric vehicle from Kia. The Niro EV incorporates the practicality and appeal of a compact SUV, in a sleek, aerodynamic body with subtly sculptured surfaces. Taking inspiration from the Niro EV Concept unveiled at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the Niro EV features an exclusive radiator […]
As UK car sales figures for the vital first quarter of 2018 are released today, highlighting a continued and dramatic decline in diesel purchases, global automotive analysts Sophus3 reveal that potential electric car buyers seeking alternatives are increasingly confused and frustrated over their online experience: are the car manufacturers missing a trick, missing sales and […]
Kia’s last concept car we previewed some time ago turned into the rather special Kia Stinger – so we are very excited to see what is going to be revealed here. This time around, the new concept is set to be an EV and it will be fully electric. The concept is set to have […]
BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche today announced joint venture IONITY that will develop and implement a High-Power Charging (HPC) network for electric vehicles across Europe. Launching approximately 400 HPC stations by 2020, IONITY will make long-distance journeys easier and marks an important step for electric vehicles. […]