Despite growing adoption of electric vehicles, widespread misconceptions about cost and charging still shape public opinion. Recent research from the AA shows that 80% of drivers believe electric cars are too expensive to purchase, while only 21% think EVs are cheaper to run than petrol or diesel vehicles. One in five motorists also believes charging away … [Read more...]
Repeat drink‑driving figures shock
More than 2,500 motorists were caught drink-driving three or more times in the last 11 years. RAC analysis uncovered the scale of repeat drink‑driving as more than 150,000 drivers hold alcohol‑related convictions. A Freedom of Information request submitted by the RAC found 2,553 accrued three or more DR10 or DR20 endorsements for drink-driving since 2014. … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Skoda Elroq SportLine 85
From really humble beginnings in Britain, Skoda has evolved through Volkswagen Group membership into one of the most diverse and desirable brands you can afford to buy. OK, their cars are no longer the off-cuts of a one-time communist cut-price country, but they now stand wheel to wheel with the best big brands from Europe, so you have to pay comparable … [Read more...]
EV incentives for renters and flat owners
For a long time, home EV charging has been framed as something reserved for homeowners with driveways and detached houses. If you rented your home or owned a flat, the assumption was that low-cost charging at home simply was not an option. Given that the cost of public charging can be up to 10 x the cost of the lowest domestic charging-specific tariffs, it … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Xpeng G6
Exactly what driving and mobility will be like in future is still uncertain, but for sure, Chinese brand Xpeng aims to be part of it. Like US rival Tesla, Xpeng has roots in technology, software and brainpower rather than horsepower, and it also set its sights on the sky and has produced not a spaceship but a flying car complete with its own land aircraft … [Read more...]
Drivers urged to discover the land of song and love
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner many people may want to make use of one of the UK's many roadtrips available and three of the best are in Wales. With stunning scenery and spring starting in a month, taking in the views on a roadtrip could be just the answer. With more than 6 million consumers in the UK having a car purchased on finance and most … [Read more...]
Headlight dazzle is dangerous, say majority of drivers
More than half of drivers who are dazzled by headlights – 57% – say the problem has worsened over the last 12 months with only three-in-10 (31%) disagreeing, comprehensive new RAC research has found. In findings that lay bare the continued impact of headlight glare, 63% of all drivers say they are subjected to dazzle from vehicles behind that they can’t … [Read more...]
Free chargers would boost used ev sales – dealers
Six out of 10 dealers (60%) say funding for free or low-cost home chargers would be the most effective government boost to used electric car sales. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows 52% back low or zero interest loans, 52% schemes to make charging available for those without space for a home charger and 50% grants that reduce the purchase … [Read more...]
Businesses leasing more EVs
Almost half (49.16%) of new cars, vans and trucks added to epyx’s 1link Service Network in December were battery electric vehicles (BEVs) – the highest percentage yet recorded. The company says the figure is a useful representation of current fleet acquisition, with the platform supporting service, maintenance and repair (SMR) management for 4.9 million UK … [Read more...]
Tesla changing plans and model drive
Tesla is turning away from cars to concentrate its autonomous Cybercab and robotics business. It has confirmed no current plans to expand its vehicle range, other than build a niche roadster, reports Fleet News. The financial results for Q4 saw a 3% drop in revenues to $24.9 billion (£18.2bn), while the business also saw a 61% year-over-year decline in net … [Read more...]
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