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Gecko launches in Europe with MagicWay electric van

Gecko Motors has launched its MagicWay electric van into the European market, promising a pure electric range of up to 550km (341 miles).

Electric vehicles 24 Sep

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Electric vehicles ‘written off less’ than ICE vehicles

Petrol and diesel cars are written off at more than double the rate of electric vehicles (EVs), according to new research Cap HPI.

Electric vehicles 23 Sep

Real-world test reveals actual range of electric vehicles

A real-world range test has shown what distance a driver should expect to cover from a fully-charged battery on some of the latest EVs.

Electric vehicles 23 Sep

Maxus unveils electric pickup with all-wheel drive

Maxus, which is part of the SAIC Group, says the new eTerron 9 marks the beginning of a model offensive over the next few years.

Electric vehicles 18 Sep

Safety concerns around silent approach of EVs suggested in poll

Venson survey finds more than a quarter of respondents had recently been taken by surprise by the almost silent approach of a plug-in car.

safety and risk management 18 Sep

Telematics data for EV batteries shows degradation rate

A new study from Geotab suggests that the vast majority of electric vehicle batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.

Electric vehicles 18 Sep

Ford Pro reveals Ranger plug-in hybrid electric pickup

The new model, says Ford, offers full Ranger towing, payload and off-road performance with electric-only driving ability.

Ford Ranger 17 Sep

BYD unveils new line-up of electric vans and trucks

Chinese manufacturer BYD has revealed a new line-up of electric vans and trucks, including the E-Vali, a new zero-emission LCV.

BYD 17 Sep

Electric retrofit firm Bedeo announces partnership with Dangel

Bedeo has announced a major partnership milestone with France-based Automobiles Dangel.

Electric vehicles 16 Sep

New hybrid electric vehicles to be sold beyond 2030 | Government to consult on criteria

The sale of new hybrid electric vehicles is expected to be allowed until 2035, with the DfT to consult on what the qualifying criteria will be.

Electric vehicles 16 Sep

EV tariffs: Chinese carmakers increase local supply chains

Plans to build local facilities are being accelerated by Chinese car manufacturers to localise supply chains with various EV tariffs being imposed.

Electric vehicles 28 Aug

Tariffs on Tesla electric vehicles cut as new duty rates published

New proposed tariffs on Chinese imports of battery electric vehicles have been published, with Tesla receiving a significant cut to its original rate.

Tesla 21 Aug

Carmakers tipped to hike EV discounts to hit ZEV Mandate (video)

Manufacturers are expected to ramp up discounts on new electric cars across fleet and retail in the final quarter of the year to close the gap on their ZEV Mandate targets.

Electric vehicles 14 Aug

EU EV sales stalling as China reports double digit increase

Globally, the market continues to show strong growth, up 21% compared to the same period - January to July - in 2023.

registrations 13 Aug

World record for longest journey by an electric car

Webfleet has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge.

Webfleet Solutions 6 Aug

Electric vans: best practice advice on challenges and benefits

From worst-case scenario range to reliability and charging issues, some of the UK's leading fleet decision-makers share their experiences on running e-LCVs.

Insight & policy 5 Aug