Electric cars

Cornwall firm to build commercial EVs in the UK from 2023

Watt Electric Vehicle Company to use bespoke Paces platform for range of electric vans and trucks

11 August 2021
Cornwall firm to build commercial EVs in the UK from 2023
Electric cars

Ferrari Testa Rossa J is 75% scale EV replica of 1950s racer

Downsized and electrified two-seater will cost around £78,765 and offer a range of 55 miles

9 August 2021
Ferrari Testa Rossa J is 75% scale EV replica of 1950s racer
Electric cars

Kia Soul EV gets off-road concept with surfing theme

Raised ground clearance, sand tyres, surfboard rack and solar panel for festival-bound one-off

9 August 2021
Kia Soul EV gets off-road concept with surfing theme
Electric cars

Under the skin: How Volvo will get the most out of lithium ion batteries

The Swedish manufacturer has a plan to make its next-generation batteries more energy dense, boosting EV range

9 August 2021
Under the skin: How Volvo will get the most out of lithium ion batteries
Electric cars

How Page-Roberts' EV concept could change car design

Founder of British firm explains how it could save up to 36% in manufacturing costs and increase range

4 August 2021
How Page-Roberts' EV concept could change car design
Electric cars

Audi Q4 E-tron gains 331-mile version and 4WD option

New long-range Sportback model said to offer highest range in Audi’s electric model line-up

30 July 2021
Audi Q4 E-tron gains 331-mile version and 4WD option
Electric cars

Citroen DS electromod launched by British EV conversion firm

Electrogenic has swapped iconic saloon's 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine for 120bhp electric motor

28 July 2021
Citroen DS electromod launched by British EV conversion firm
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CMA investigates dominance of Electric Highway chargers

Some 80% of motorway EV chargers are run by one operator; competition body says drivers could lose out

23 July 2021
CMA investigates dominance of Electric Highway chargers
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Current Volvos feature 'engineering tags' on their bootlids
Electric cars

Volvo to give next-generation EVs names rather than numbers

Boss Håkan Samuelsson hints that all future EVs will follow XC90 successor in having a name "like a child"

23 July 2021
Volvo to give next-generation EVs names rather than numbers
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Shell to install 800 EV chargers at Waitrose shops by 2025

Project will increase the total number of Shell Recharge points in the UK eight-fold

22 July 2021
Shell to install 800 EV chargers at Waitrose shops by 2025

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