Homeowners with an electric vehicle charging point on their driveway are earning an average of £1,020 a year by renting out their amenity to motorists looking for somewhere to park and charge. That’s according to the online parking portal, yourparkingspace.co.uk, who in recognition of World EV Day on 9 September, has analysed its booking data to reveal that clever homeowners are making a handy … [Read more...]
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Royalty on the road
Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who sadly passed away aged 96, was a keen motorist. Not only did she serve during the Second World War as a driver mechanic in the Women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service – but she was the only person in the UK that didn’t need a driving license to drive, due to every license being issued in her name. So to honour the Queen’s … [Read more...]
Higher charging costs threaten electric cars, says RAC
There’s potential for the Government’s net-zero transport ambitions to be derailed if higher electricity prices put drivers off from switching to an electric model, said RAC EV spokesperson Simon Williams. The 34p per kilowatt hour Energy Price Guarantee will significantly cushion the impact of rising energy prices affecting drivers of electric cars. “From 1 October it will cost on average … [Read more...]
How to look after your electric vehicle & keep it tip-top
With a huge hike in domestic utility costs, there’s an even greater focus on whether electric cars are still cheaper to fuel than petrol and diesel cars, says Graham Conway, Managing Director at Select Car Leasing. To extend the range of your EV battery without breaking the bank, I share my top tips on how to find the most cost-effective charging options. Charge off-peak Some energy providers … [Read more...]
Car insurance fraudster jailed
A 37 year-old man has been jailed for fraud offences following an investigation by the South Wales Police Economic & Cyber Crime Unit. In early 2021, the ECCU was contacted by the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) with intel that they had received a number of fraudulent claim reports from car insurance companies. An investigation into the policies enabled police to link Osman Hamasharzad (below), … [Read more...]
Cyber risks outlined to Wales’ automotive businesses
Cyber risks facing the automotive components suppliers in Wales will be covered in one of the presentations at this month's Autolink 2022 conference in Cardiff. Thales of Ebbw Vale will have two speakers covering the issues which can impact on the products, reputations and security as well as finances of parts and services suppliers in Wales with national and international … [Read more...]
Halve your new company car costs
With the cost-of-living crisis heading the domestic political agenda, an EV salary sacrifice car scheme costs nothing to introduce, works for all employees, and can save workers hundreds of pounds per month. An innovative electric car scheme holds the key to solving the two crises facing the world today – the climate emergency and the cost-of-living crisis. After a summer of record-breaking … [Read more...]
Charger cables new target for scrap thieves
Experts at Leasing Options are warning UK drivers that electric car charger thefts could increase amongst the cost of living crisis. This increase in electric vehicles inevitably makes thefts more likely - but add in economic pressures from the cost of living crisis and you’ve got the potential for electric thefts to increase tenfold. Some cars can be discconnected, but others have locking … [Read more...]
Chinese cars hit top safety marks
Euro NCAP published its fifth round of safety ratings this week and Chinese newcomers hit top scores. The highly anticipated Tesla Model Y did not disappoint and shoots to the top of recently published five-star cars, while the new electric Genesis GV60 continues the 5-star success of the GV70 and GV80 models tested last year. Euro NCAP also tested two newcomers from China’s Great Wall Motor … [Read more...]
Mid-Wales EV charging plan tops up today
Businesses and organisations across Powys are invited to share their thoughts to inform the council’s Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy. Working on behalf of Powys County Council, Atkins is conducting the survey to investigate local business plans regarding the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure also known as charge points, and if relevant, plans for electrifying business … [Read more...]