Electric Vehicles

Plug-in Car Grant extended and now includes vans

  • January 17, 2012

renault-kangoo-maxi-ze-f.jpgThe 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.

Electric smart for-us pick-up

  • January 17, 2012

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

Volkswagen E-Bugster

  • January 16, 2012

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

Vauxhall Ampera now open for orders in the UK

  • January 13, 2012

vauxhall-ampera-f.jpgThe 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.

Crash safety changes to Chevrolet Volt and Vauxhall Ampera

  • January 12, 2012

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

Conti.eContact electric vehicle tyre

  • January 4, 2012

conti-e-tyre.jpgThe new Conti.eContact is a new tyre designed for electric vehicles.

Renault electric vehicle dealers

  • December 22, 2011

renault-ev-dealer.jpgRenault has announced its twenty one specialist electric vehicle dealers around the UK.

Chevy Volt battery fire

  • December 6, 2011

chevrolet-volt-f.jpgThe recent fires in a Chevrolet Volt are now thought likely to be due to the liquid that cools the batteries.

Honda EV-STER

  • November 29, 2011

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

Fisker Karma achieves 135 mpg

  • November 17, 2011

fisker-karma.jpgThe Fisker Karma electric vehicle with extended range has achieved 135 mpg combined fuel economy while emitting just 51 g/km of CO2, as well as an all-electric range of 51.6 miles.