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Richard Alvin

Managing Editor of EV Powered who has a passion for electric converted classic cars - currently converting Lottie the Landy a 1965 Series II ex RAF Land Rover to electric power and the person responsible for e bike reviews and Formula E coverage.
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Formula E Cassidy storms from 13th as Citroën claim landmark Formula E victory in Mexico city

Cassidy storms from 13th as Citroën claim landmark Formula E victory in Mexico city

Nick Cassidy charged from 13th on the grid to secure Citroën’s first-ever Formula E win at the 2026 Mexico City E-Prix, mastering…

Richard Alvin11 Jan 2026
News EU waters down plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035

EU waters down plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035

The European Commission has softened its plan to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035, allowing 10% of vehicles to…

Richard Alvin17 Dec 2025
News XPENG G6 to arrive in the UK in 2026 with class-leading charging speeds and new AWD Performance Black Edition

XPENG G6 to arrive in the UK in 2026 with class-leading charging speeds and new AWD Performance Black Edition

XPENG will launch the new G6 in the UK in Q1 2026 from £39,990, featuring 12-minute 10–80% charging, a 358kW AWD Performance…

Richard Alvin11 Dec 2025
News Mercedes-Benz taps Formula 1 technology to build ultra-fast electric cars in new £20m UK partnership

Mercedes-Benz taps Formula 1 technology to build ultra-fast electric cars in new £20m UK partnership

Mercedes-Benz will invest £10m alongside £10m from the UK government to develop Formula 1-inspired electric and hybrid power units, creating 150 engineering…

Richard Alvin3 Dec 2025
News JLR design boss Gerry McGovern leaves amid Jaguar EV rebrand shake-up

JLR design boss Gerry McGovern leaves amid Jaguar EV rebrand shake-up

Jaguar Land Rover’s influential design chief Gerry McGovern has left the company with immediate effect, just as Jaguar’s Type 00 EV nears…

Richard Alvin2 Dec 2025
E-Bike Reviews Engwe P275 SE review: affordable, refined, and ready for the daily commute

Engwe P275 SE review: affordable, refined, and ready for the daily commute

The Engwe P275 SE is a smart, affordable e-bike with a torque-sensing motor, hydraulic brakes, integrated lights and commuter-ready features. Here’s how…

Richard Alvin1 Dec 2025
News Ford UK boss warns Reeves against new EV taxes as Budget looms

Ford UK boss warns Reeves against new EV taxes as Budget looms

Ford UK boss Lisa Brankin warns Rachel Reeves that new EV taxes, including a proposed 3p-per-mile charge, could damage already fragile demand…

Richard Alvin20 Nov 2025
News Door left open to pay-per-mile road charging after minister ‘misspoke’

Door left open to pay-per-mile road charging after minister ‘misspoke’

The Government has left open the possibility of a pay-per-mile road charging system after the Transport Secretary clarified she had “misspoken”, despite…

Richard Alvin20 Nov 2025
Formula E Porsche set to field two factory Formula E teams from Season 13

Porsche set to field two factory Formula E teams from Season 13

Porsche Motorsport will run two factory teams in Formula E from Season 13 (2026/27) after acquiring a second licence, strengthening its GEN4…

Richard Alvin17 Nov 2025
E-Bikes Reeves to clamp down on cycle-to-work tax perks amid surge in high-end e-bike purchases

Reeves to clamp down on cycle-to-work tax perks amid surge in high-end e-bike purchases

Rachel Reeves plans to cap cycle-to-work spending as high earners use tax perks to buy premium e-bikes, raising concerns over fairness and…

Richard Alvin13 Nov 2025