Electric vehicles - Page 6

Honda has revealed a protoype saloon and SUV as part of its O Series range of electric cars, at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

Aptera Motors has revealed a production-ready solar electric vehicle at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), in Las Vegas.

Government consultation on rules governing electric vans predicted to pave the way for greater uptake, but concerns over charging infrastructure remain.

The AA is adding 30 full-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to its low-carbon roadside service fleet.

Registrations of new electric vans failed to hit Government targets in 2024, new sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show.

Preliminary data suggests that the car market as a whole will have achieved the 22% ZEV mandate target.

Commercial vehicle dealers are calling for a delay to the ZEV mandate until customer demand and charging infrastructure improves.

The Government has published a report that outlines the enablers and barriers to electric van adoption.

An increasing demand for battery raw materials and imbalanced regional supply are challenging battery and automotive producers’ efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions.

Regulations related to annual vehicle testing, drivers’ hours and tachographs and speed limiter devices for electric vans are set to be defined.

The Government has launched a new consultation to finalise its plans to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.

Bradford Council has added an electric gritter to its fleet as part of a trial to transition its HGV fleet to zero-emission vehicles.

A Euro NCAP score of 85 points places the all-electric Chinese Farizon SV among the safest vans ever tested.

Vauxhall will launch a hydrogen powered version of its Movano large van next year.

Freight Systems Express Wales (FSEW) has achieved diesel-free status, with a 40 strong fleet that consists of five electric and 35 CNG fuelled trucks

The new Daf XB Electric truck, with a 16-pallet body size, offers a claimed range of up to 300km (186 miles).

In a significant milestone in its ambitious journey towards net-zero, Mitie has welcomed the 6,000th electric vehicle to its fleet.

November marked another record-breaking month for electric vehicle sales with 1.8 million units sold globally.

Venson Automotive Solutions is encouraging fleet managers to ‘hold tight’ as they navigate the shift to electric vans.

Switching to an electric van can save up to £11,500 a year per vehicle, according to a new report commissioned by Ford Pro.

Toyota has unveiled its all-new battery electric compact SUV, the Urban Cruiser, which will come with 49kWh and 61kWh battery options.

Overcapacity of lithium-ion cell production has seen prices for EV batteries drop by 20% to £90 per kilowatt-hour.

Fleets want a speedy resolution to a consultation on the zero emission vehicle mandate with it impacting the availability of ICE vehicles.

Manufacturer pledges "we are here for the long term" after announcing LCV with a combined range of up to 225 miles and a payload of up to 1.3 tonnes.

Polestar has expanded the line-up for the Polestar 3, its second fully electric model.

The UK’s electric vehicle market is lagging behind the majority of European countries due to a lack of Government incentives, according to PwC.

Genesis has updated the Electrified GV70 with styling changes and a revised interior.

Strength of the market, especially in fleet, will mean manufacturers cannot divert production to other markets

Renault Trucks has updated its electric E-Tech T tractor unit to give a longer driving range.

Stellantis has developed a new platform to underpin a range of pick-up trucks and large SUVs with electric powertrains.

Incentivising electric van demand needs to be part of Government plans to help the auto industry hit zero-emission vehicle targets, says AFP.

Industry shares concerns with ministers around the pace of transition to electric vehicles and the negative effect this is having on the market.

BYD, Great Wall and Omoda to be followed by Leapmotor and Changan next year, but European OEMs react with slew of smaller, cheaper electric cars

Renault’s all-electric re-imagining of its iconic 5 supermini will have a starting price of £22,995 when it goes on sale in January.

A new initiative designed to combat misinformation surrounding EVs has been launched by Auto Trader, ChargeUK and the SMMT.

The revised approach maintains the core vision of conducting parallel demonstrations with both battery-electric and hydrogen trucks.

Volkswagen Group has entered a joint venture agreement with US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian.

Knowing your fleet is vital to making the move to electric vehicles, says Stewart Lightbody

Between July and September, 10,839 new HGVs joined fleets across the country, according to new figures from the SMMT.

Tariffs on car imports to the US could impact the UK fleet market, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) warns.