Electric vehicles - Page 24

As rising electricity prices erode the fuel savings traditionally offered by EVs, we look at whether the expected SMR benefits are materialising.

Britain’s favourite van manufacturer has been through a significant overhaul in the last two years as it readies itself for a new era of electric vehicles (EV).

Honda has revealed the sixth-generation CR-V and confirmed the new model will the brand's first plug-in hybrid.

Tesla has cancelled the production of Model S and X variants in right-hand-drive, opting to sell only left-hand-drive versions of the cars in the UK.

Europa Road has taken delivery of its first electric truck from commercial vehicle contract hire business Vertellus.

The Vauxhall Grandland Hybrid has proved to be an efficient and practical SUV during its time on the Fleet News test fleet.

Pure electric cars were the fastest growing powertrain in the used car market during the first three months of 2023, new data from the SMMT shows.

Citroen has improved the range and performance of its e-C4 and e-C4 X models through the fitment of a new battery and motor.

Fisker has launched its new Ocean electric SUV in Europe, which has a range of up to 440 miles and prices that start from £35,970.

A company that gives electric vehicle (EV) batteries a second life is inviting fleet operators and automotive manufacturers to join its supplier network.

LEVC, the specialist London black cab manufacturer, is posed to launch a range of full electric cars and commercial vehicles promising range of up to 359 miles.

Peugeot has facelifted the 2008 compact SUV with a fresh new look, updated technology and revised powertrains.

Latest EV news, including work to install ultra-rapid EV charging hubs has begun in joint project between SSE Energy Solutions and real estate agents M7

The entire corporate sales fleet at Just Eat, currently consisting of 175 diesel vehicles, will be replaced with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2025.

Electric timber trucks will be put through their paces during a three-year trial in Scotland, thanks to £452,000 in funding from the Scottish Forestry.

Arnold Clark is set to create the UK’s first business-based national electric vehicle (EV) charging network with a £23 million investment to install rapid chargers across its 80 dealerships.

GWM Ora has unveiled a yet-to-be-named electric saloon car as its second model to launch in the UK.

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), looks at why the collapse of used electric vehicle values is bad news for fleets.

Volkswagen is now acceping orders for the facelifted version of its ID3 electric car.

Lexus is rolling out a new technology that will boost the efficiency of its hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.

A fully electric chassis cab from new market entrant OHM will go on sale in the UK from June, imported and sold via distributor Fapi Motors.

The figures from the SMMT also show that one in five electric vans are registered in the south-east.

New powertrain allows manufacturer to bring its BMW X5 rival to the company car driver.

Einride’s electric trucks are taking to UK roads after PepsiCo, owner of the Walkers brand, agreed a commercial deal with the Swedish technology firm.

The Smart #1 will go on sale this summer with a starting price of £35,950, kickstarting a new era for the brand.

Tesla has introduced a new variant of the Model 3, specifically for fleet customers.

With low BIK tax rates incentivising company car drivers to make the switch to electric, the Government is being urged to incentivise the retail sector.

Lexus is throwing its hat into the ring and hoping to tempt company car user-choosers in the market for a premium electric crossover with its latest RZ model.

Iveco will begin proof of concept trials of its new electric tractor unit, the Nikola Tre, by the end of the year after showing the pre-production truck at the CV Show.

Renault Trucks will be rolling out 94kWh batteries later this year, potentially doubling the range of its full electric trucks.

More than 90% of Townstar registrations will be electric, according to Nissan, as it unveiled the new powertrain option for the small panel van at the CV Show.

New research from Vauxhall suggests that almost 20 million tonnes of CO2 could be saved every year if the UK’s van fleet was converted into fully electric vans.

Chinese manufacturer Zeekr will launch electric vehicles in Europe starting this year as part of the brand’s ambitious global growth strategy.

A company believes it has the answer to the biggest dilemma facing fleet operators looking to transition to electric: how to recharge return-to-home vans.

Volkswagen’s sleek electric ID7 upper-medium car will be almost five metres long and have a range of up to 438 miles.

Chinese carmaker HiPhi, the EV automotive brand owned by Human Horizons, has begun testing to achieve European type approval for the HiPhi X.

The Watt Electric Vehicle Company has revealed the inside of its electric eCV1 prototype electric commercial vehicle, showing a central driving position.

The British Army is converting four Land Rover Defenders to electric power before testing them in various battlefield scenarios.

Volkswagen has developed a new electric motor for its ID models that produces more power and is more efficient.

Marc Samuel has been appointed as the new national fleet sales manager for Chinese carmaker Nio.