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Which EV batteries last longest? Global study reveals best and worst models for battery life
Worldwide battery health survey shows EV battery life is longer than expected but reveals clear differences between models
City of London’s 1973 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI limo goes electric
Electrogenic has swapped the Lord Mayor's ceremonial Rolls-Royce onto a 120kW motor and 62kWh battery, with a special slow-and-stately mode for civic…
Nearly half of drivers ready to buy an EV as their next car
Increasing number of motorist ready to make the switch as awareness of Chinese brands booms, finds UK Car of the Year study
BMW delivers two-millionth EV as demand soars
Bavarian brand marks milestone as all-electric models make up more than a quarter of European sales this year
EVs lead August new car registrations with 30% market share
Observers question ZEV Mandate review as electric cars exceed target trajectory for third consecutive month
Private EV ownership rockets as buyers switch on to electric
UK sees biggest quarterly rise on record as new models and petrol price volatility help power private EV purchases
Peaq performance: Skoda sets new seven-seat range record
In-house team cover nearly 1,000km driving from Czech brand’s HQ to the Netherlands on a single charge
Kia gives first glimpse of PV7 ahead of IAA unveiling
Big brother to award-winning PV5 set to expand Kia’s electric van line-up and challenge Ford Transit Custom and Renault Trafic.
Exclusive: An all-electric Calibra or Zafira GSE? ‘It would be foolish not to,’ says Vauxhall
Vauxhall is on a bit of a run with its all-electric, performance-focused GSE models and as we find out, it's only just…
Polestar 4 SUV brings better practicality and a rear window
Boxier sibling to coupe-crossover brings estate-like looks and lower entry price to boost its appeal against BMW iX3 and Mercedes GLC