Technology

Radical new EV battery boosts range by 50% with no size increase

US firm 24M reveals tech that hugely increases a battery's usable capacity – and it's ready for production

30 September 2025
Radical new EV battery boosts range by 50% with no size increase
Consumer

Mooted VAT cut for public EV charging is 'brilliant news'

Making EV charging cheaper is part of an effort to mitigate the impact of the pay-per-mile eVED tax, due in 2028

12 January 2026
Mooted VAT cut for public EV charging is 'brilliant news'
Electric cars

Torque vs tread - do EVs tear through tyres faster?

We explain why your driving style – and high-tech compounds – might just save you a fortune at the fitters

13 March 2026
Torque vs tread - do EVs tear through tyres faster?
New cars

The new electric cars coming in 2025

New EVs are arriving thick and fast. Here's your guide to this year's entrants

19 November 2025
The new electric cars coming in 2025
Electric cars

Every model discounted by the UK's Electric Car Grant

We list every electric car eligible for the government's £1500 and £3750 and purchase grants

11 March 2026
Every model discounted by the UK's Electric Car Grant
New cars

Fiat Grande Panda Electric gains entry trim with steel wheels

Pop trim replaces Red charity special, bringing starting price of retro supermini EV down to £20,995

27 November 2025
Fiat Grande Panda Electric gains entry trim with steel wheels
Electric cars

VW sales boss: ZEV mandate will increase ICE car prices in UK

Martin Sander warns that manufacturers will need to compensate for heavy EV discounts by hiking ICE prices

12 March 2026
VW sales boss: ZEV mandate will increase ICE car prices in UK
New cars

Skywell gives BE11 'comprehensive revision' following criticism

Chinese electric SUV, which was given a two-star rating by Autocar, also gets a £5000 price cut

5 January 2026
Skywell gives BE11 'comprehensive revision' following criticism
Electric cars

UK car makers beat EV sales targets in 2024, new figures reveal

EV sales mix in first year of ZEV mandate was 19.8%, but credits trading pushed industry past 22% target

12 March 2026
UK car makers beat EV sales targets in 2024, new figures reveal

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