The UK’s first ever Pay as you Go electric vehicle (EV) charging post scheme is being trialled in the North East, representing the first step towards developing a fully comprehensive system to ‘join up’ the UK’s EV networks. 

The Plug-in Car Grant, offering up to £5000 off an electric car, has been extended, and it now includes up to £8000 off electric vans.

The electric smart for-us pick-up mobility concept has had its world premiere at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The two-seat electric Volkswagen E-Bugster concept has been revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The order books are now open for the Vauxhall Ampera Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV), and details of its UK specifications and pricing have been announced.

General Motors has announced enhancements to the vehicle structure and battery coolant system in the Chevrolet Volt and Vauxhall Ampera following post-crash fires.

Renault has announced its twenty one specialist electric vehicle dealers around the UK.

The recent fires in a Chevrolet Volt are now thought likely to be due to the liquid that cools the batteries.

The electric Honda EV-STER, the next-generation electric small sports concept model, will have its world premiere at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.

The plug-in hybrid BMW i8 Concept will be capable of 0-62 mph in less than 5 seconds as well as 94 mpg and it will be on display with the all-electric BMW i3 Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show.