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Mini secures £600m investment to revamp Oxford factory for electric-only vehicles by 2030

BMW plans to invest £600 million in producing two electric models at its UK Mini factory, starting in 2026. The plant aims to be entirel...

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ScottishPower launches new overnight charging tariff for EV drivers

Energy company ScottishPower has launched a new tariff for electric vehicle (EV) drivers with “one of the lowest overnight charging rate...

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EV sales pass 175,000 units sold mark for 2023

Electric vehicles now selling at double 2020 rate - on target to pass 300,000 by January The new car market in the UK experienc...

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Gridserve announces 500 new Electric Forecourts and Super Hubs

Investment of £526m will help make the dream of '100 miles in 5 minutes' a reality for more drivers Gridserve, a leading sustai...

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Type 2 Charging Cable: The Essential Component for Electric Vehicle Charging

With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), the demand for effective and efficient charging solutions has skyrocketed. One...

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Best July in three years for car registration, SMMT says

There's been a full year of growth in car sales, despite high interest rates and inflation hitting consumer wallets, The Society of Moto...

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Fancy going all-electric with your next new car? Car Makers Electric Vehicle Plans for 2023 and beyond

All these pure-electric cars are on sale now — or will be soon Five years ago there were 20 electric cars available on the marke...

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UK: Plug-In Car Sales Surged 50% In April 2023

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) remained the second most popular "fuel type."

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March and April 2023 were record months for installation of new EV chargers in the UK

More than 2,000 new UK chargers were installed in both March and April 2023, taking the National total past 42,000. The average number o...

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Britain gets back in the driving seat with more than a million EVs on the road

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How many electric cars are there in the UK?

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Best electric cars 2023

Sales of electric cars are booming, and no wonder: the best are quiet, cheap to run and smooth to drive. But which are the brightest spa...

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Don’t let charging hold up your electric fleet

The Juice Booster 2 mobile wall box provides fast, reliable top-ups from your existing single and three-phase outlets, with no need to i...

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Five Tips for Cheaper EV Charging

Fluctuating energy prices have made charging an electric vehicle more expensive over the last year – but there are a few easy ways to ke...

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How does cold weather affect electric vehicles?

Winter can have a big effect on your electric vehicle’s performance. Here’s what to expect, and how to maximise your range when temperat...

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Let's talk EV Fleet Charging!

From motorbikes to trucks, EV Connectors provides end-to-end fleet charging solutions that supports a hassle-free transition to electric...

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Well what can we say. Its been a different last few days.

INCOMING ☎️NEWS IN 📰 🙃Well what can we say. Its been a different last few days. From 🌬🌊 wind and swells so big it was becoming a bit diff...

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It’s race day! The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge 2022

The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge 2022 - It’s race day! The atmosphere is electric as family, friends and the public gather t...

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Cure your fleet’s charging challenges at the London EV Show

EV Connectors will be exhibiting the London EV Show from 29 November to 1 December, showcasing a portfolio of innovative, user-friendly e...

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UK Electric Car number cross 500,000 mark

More than half a million battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are on UK roads, statistics have revealed. BEV are the industry name for Electr...

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Volkswagen Arteon To Be Replaced By ID. Aero EV In 2024

The ID. Aero will become VW's new flagship model. According to a recent report by Automotive News, the end is near for the Volks...

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New Tesla V4 Supercharger site to feature Megapack battery storage and solar generation

New Tesla V4 Supercharger site to feature Megapack battery storage and solar generation

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On-street charging needs 'urgent boost', according to The AA

The AA has called on the government to take ‘urgent’ action to help ramp up the rollout of on-street electric vehicle chargers in the UK...

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Osprey to develop ultra-fast EV charging hubs for 12 British Garden Centres

Osprey Charging has partnered with British Garden Centres in order to add ultra-rapid charging hubs for electric vehicles (EVs) at 12 st...

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EVs accounted for one in seven new car sales in August says New AutoMotive

One in seven of new cars bought in August were EVs, according to the latest sales data compiled by ...

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Octopus Energy grows EV roaming service to over 300,000 chargers globally

Octopus Energy has grown its electric vehicle (EV) roaming service to now have over 300,000 chargers globally.

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UK's busiest EV chargers revealed

Zap-Map has highlighted England's most popular public charging locations, with Gridserve's Electric Super Hub in Rugby topping the list....

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Drivers to benefit from £20 million EV chargepoint boost

Drivers will have access to more than 1,000 new electric vehicle chargepoints across the country.

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September is childhood cancer awareness month

In April 2022, the team at EVConnectors first met, Sean Geiser & Darryl Thole at the #fullychargedshow. To say we were overcome with...

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MG hits new heights in fleet sector

MG Motor UK has followed up its most successful year ever in 2021 with a record-breaking performance in the fleet market in 2022.

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BMW i4 – makes a lot of sense for the company car driver

THE new BMW i4 is the German premium brand’s first ever all-electric Gran Coupé and it’s a very interesting proposition for company car...

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Goodwood 2022 - Electric Avenue

Electric Avenue aims to make electric mobility uniquely accessible to everyone. Visitors will be able to explore and compare different m...

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Three quarters of a million EVs on UK roads

Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that there are three quarters of a million electric vehicles on U...

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Zap-Map reveals top 20 cities for rapid and ultra-rapid EV chargers

New data from Zap-Map and Admiral Car Insurance has revealed that Nottingham has the most rapid and ultra-rapid chargers in the UK.

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Renault Mégane E-Tech - Pricing & Specs Released

The upcoming Renault Megane E-Tech is finally bringing the French diamond into the all-electric family car sector, a long overdue arrival...

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What’s the best electric vehicle for sleeping in?

You’ll spend so much time sitting around in your EV – why not get an Ioniq 5 and have a snooze?

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FULLY CHARGED LIVE 2022

Want to find out more about electric vehicles and clean energy solutions in a fun and positive environment for all the family? If so, eve...

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Gridserve announces new electric vehicle fast charging hubs

Gridserve will open more than 20 ‘electric hubs’, each featuring 6-12 x 350kW ultra high-power electric vehicle (EV) charge points with...

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Green.TV announces exciting new electric vehicle event: EV Live at Blenheim Palace

This new event will offer insights and driver experiences for anyone looking to learn more about electric vehicles (EVs) Digital...

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Lotus and Britishvolt partner to collaborate on advanced electric vehicle (EV) technology

Partnership to co-develop innovative electric vehicle battery package to power new generation electric sports cars Lotus and bat...

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StoreDot develops technology extending the life of electric vehicle (EV) batteries for first and second life

New technology maintains high performance even after 1700 cycles making the batteries ideal for second life applications delaying the ne...

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GM's $7 billion investment intensifies EV battle with Ford, Tesla

Jan 25 (Reuters) - General Motors Co (GM.N) said Tuesday it will invest $7 billion in Michigan, much of that aimed at dramatically boosti...

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Back to the Future: the Alpha WOLF is giving us Marty McFly vibes

The Tesla Cybertruck, the Rivian R1T, the Ford F-150 Lightning… it won’t have escaped your attention that electric pick-up trucks are hot...

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How often do electric cars run out of charge?

Research by the AA found nearly all British drivers overestimate the number of breakdowns caused by electric vehicles running out of char...

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Volvo’s heavy-duty electric truck is put to the test: excels in both range and energy efficiency

Now the first independent energy efficiency test with a fully loaded heavy-duty electric Volvo truck has been done in Germany. The electr...

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Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX Previews 1,000 Km Production Halo car

The Three Pointed Star isn’t content with BEV efficiency, says the EQXX will use less than 10 kWh/100km or 6.2 miles/kWh. Battery electri...

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UK confirms pledge for zero-emission HGVs by 2040 and unveils new chargepoint design

All new road vehicles in the UK will be zero emission within the next 2 decades. All new heavy goods vehicles in the UK will be...

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£1.9bn project to expand the UK’s electric vehicle charging stations

A £1.9 billion ($2.5 billion) investment plan announced by electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure company Connected Kerb is expected to he...

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UK's Connected Kerb targets 190,000 on-street EV chargers by 2030

Charging infrastructure company Connected Kerb said on Monday it plans to install 190,000 on-street public chargers in the UK by 2030, r...

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Design of UK’s EV charging network to be unveiled at Cop26

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says zero emissions travel ‘has reached a tipping point’. The Government is ready to unveil its...

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COP26: Governments, cities and industry pledge to accelerate zero emission transition

A list of 24 governments, 11 carmakers and 39 cities have all signed a COP26 pledge to go zero emissions with new car and van sales globa...

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Scotland leads charge on electric vehicle infrastructure

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Scotland are benefiting from one of the fastest rollouts of rapid chargers in the UK, according to the m...

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UK electric vehicle sales overtake plug-in hybrids for the first time

The number of pure battery electric vehicles (BEV) on UK roads has overtaken plug-in hybrids for the first time, latest figures show....

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What is E10 petrol? UK prices, compatibility and everything you need to know

► E10 replacing E5 in most places this month ► Check if your car can run it ► Everything you need to know Visit any petrol station...

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Awards 2021 Winner: Best Small Car – Honda e

Honda’s Urban EV Concept has only been with us a short time but it has been earning rave reviews. It’s Honda’s first mass-market,...

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MPs call for fair pricing for public EV charging

AS electric vehicles become increasingly popular, MPS on the Transport Select Committee said people must be protected from excessive pric...

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Awards 2021 Winner: Best Van Funding - Mercedes Benz Finance - Business Vans

DURING a difficult year Mercedes-Benz Finance, winner of this year’s Business Vans Funder Award, said that customers tailored solutions a...

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Business Motoring Awards 2021 Winner - Best Medium SUV - Range Rover Evoque P300e

INTRODUCED last year, the Evoque P300E featured an all-new petrol engine, a 1.5-litre three-cylinder Ingenium unit that produces 197bhp.

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Could The Model S Plaid Be Too Fast For Tesla?

Tesla (TSLA) quietly stopped taking orders for the Model S Plaid on its website over the weekend, just days after CEO Elon Musk announced...

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Nissan LEAF pricing reduced making all models eligible for the plug-in car grant

Nissan has confirmed price reductions of both 40kWh and 62kWh versions of its award-winning LEAF electric vehicle, effective from April....

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Gordon Murray is developing a lightweight EV architecture

Good news, Gordon Murray fans. An investment of £300million over the next five years will see Gordon Murray Design develop a “revolutiona...

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