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Chinese EV maker, BYD, is UK's fastest-growing auto brand

Chinese EV maker, BYD, is UK's fastest-growing auto brand

John Sootheran

BYD sold over 8700 cars in the UK last year, marking a 658% year-on-year increase, making it the country’s fastest-growing car brand.  

Chinese EV maker, BYD, is UK's fastest-growing auto brand

John Sootheran

BYD sold over 8700 cars in the UK last year, marking a 658% year-on-year increase, making it the country’s fastest-growing car brand.  

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Shortage of electric-van-MOT availability causing issues

John Sootheran

The Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) is calling for a deferral of MOTs for 4.25-tonne electric vans, as many fleets struggle to secure test bookings. These vans are classified as...

Shortage of electric-van-MOT availability causing issues

John Sootheran

The Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) is calling for a deferral of MOTs for 4.25-tonne electric vans, as many fleets struggle to secure test bookings. These vans are classified as...

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New, cheaper Tesla cars expected in 2025

John Sootheran

Tesla is set to introduce a range of 'more-affordable models' in the first half of this year to drive sales growth.  In 2024, the company reported its first-ever year-on-year decline...

New, cheaper Tesla cars expected in 2025

John Sootheran

Tesla is set to introduce a range of 'more-affordable models' in the first half of this year to drive sales growth.  In 2024, the company reported its first-ever year-on-year decline...

VW ID.7 EV. EV sales down in Europe in 2024.

EV sales down in Europe in 2024 – JATO

John Sootheran

New data from JATO Dynamics reveals a year-on-year decline in electric vehicle (EV) registrations across Europe. While overall new car sales in 28 European countries grew by 0.9% in 2024,...

EV sales down in Europe in 2024 – JATO

John Sootheran

New data from JATO Dynamics reveals a year-on-year decline in electric vehicle (EV) registrations across Europe. While overall new car sales in 28 European countries grew by 0.9% in 2024,...

Polestar 4 EV joins Europcar rental fleet

Long-range Polestar 4 EV joins Europcar fleet

John Sootheran

Europcar Mobility Group UK has expanded its electric fleet with the Polestar 4, offering motorists a flexible way to experience long-range EV driving. This high-performance SUV-coupé hybrid features a 100kWh...

Long-range Polestar 4 EV joins Europcar fleet

John Sootheran

Europcar Mobility Group UK has expanded its electric fleet with the Polestar 4, offering motorists a flexible way to experience long-range EV driving. This high-performance SUV-coupé hybrid features a 100kWh...

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Chinese brands and hybrids power Euro car sales growth

John Sootheran

Europe’s new passenger car market grew by 0.9% in 2024, with 12,909,741 registrations across 28 European countries, according to JATO Dynamics. Despite this growth, the market remains nearly 2.9 million...

Chinese brands and hybrids power Euro car sales growth

John Sootheran

Europe’s new passenger car market grew by 0.9% in 2024, with 12,909,741 registrations across 28 European countries, according to JATO Dynamics. Despite this growth, the market remains nearly 2.9 million...

Zapmap app helps to locate the UK's 37,000 charging locations

Drivers confused about the number of UK EV charge points

John Sootheran

A survey found 80% of drivers believe there are more traditional petrol stations than EV charge points, despite the UK having over 37,000 public charging locations compared to 8329 forecourts....

Drivers confused about the number of UK EV charge points

John Sootheran

A survey found 80% of drivers believe there are more traditional petrol stations than EV charge points, despite the UK having over 37,000 public charging locations compared to 8329 forecourts....

Off-peak EV charging costs fall by up to 28%

Off-peak EV charging costs fall by up to 28%

John Sootheran

Off-peak public EV charging costs fell by up to 28% in December, according to the AA EV Recharge Report, after a charge point provider scrapped variable pricing.  

Off-peak EV charging costs fall by up to 28%

John Sootheran

Off-peak public EV charging costs fell by up to 28% in December, according to the AA EV Recharge Report, after a charge point provider scrapped variable pricing.  

Lowes' lorry fitted with Trakm8 telematics technology

Trakm8 telematics cut fleet's insurance by £70k

John Sootheran

Lowes Transport has cut insurance costs by £70,000 through its partnership with Trakm8 and the adoption of its integrated telematics camera and tacho download solution. How much could telematics save...

Trakm8 telematics cut fleet's insurance by £70k

John Sootheran

Lowes Transport has cut insurance costs by £70,000 through its partnership with Trakm8 and the adoption of its integrated telematics camera and tacho download solution. How much could telematics save...

Paua partners with Sainsbury's Smart Charge

Paua partners with Sainsbury's Smart Charge

John Sootheran

Paua is proud to announce a new partnership with Smart Charge, the EV charging network operated by Sainsbury’s. This collaboration offers Paua users access to over 550 ultra-rapid, renewable-powered chargers...

Paua partners with Sainsbury's Smart Charge

John Sootheran

Paua is proud to announce a new partnership with Smart Charge, the EV charging network operated by Sainsbury’s. This collaboration offers Paua users access to over 550 ultra-rapid, renewable-powered chargers...

Only 1% of EV users would swap back to ICE vehicles – Global EV Alliance

Only 1% of EV users would swap back to ICE vehicles – Global EV Alliance

John Sootheran

Only 1% of EV drivers said they would revert to a petrol or diesel option next time they change vehicles. Meanwhile, 4% would consider a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), likely viewing its...

Only 1% of EV users would swap back to ICE vehicles – Global EV Alliance

John Sootheran

Only 1% of EV drivers said they would revert to a petrol or diesel option next time they change vehicles. Meanwhile, 4% would consider a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), likely viewing its...

Osprey increases access to public EV chargers

Osprey increases access to public EV chargers

John Sootheran

In 2024, Osprey Charging has expanded its UK public EV charging network with over 300 new rapid and ultra-rapid chargers. 

Osprey increases access to public EV chargers

John Sootheran

In 2024, Osprey Charging has expanded its UK public EV charging network with over 300 new rapid and ultra-rapid chargers.