The £2 Million McLaren W1 has been unveiled. It has a V8 hybrid powertrain developing 1275PS – the highest power output of any McLaren ever and greater than all core competitors and revs to 9,200rpm. Power-dense E-module develops 347PS; integrates electric motor and control unit for reduced weight and optimised packaging to maximise performance and make … [Read more...]
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RAW and rebrand for power take-up
RAW Charging for the leisure, hospitality and premium retail sectors, has launched a new look. The elevated brand reflects RAW's commitment to innovation, customer-centric experience, and Connecting Amazing Places across the UK and Europe. RAW is poised to redefine the EV charging experience for customers across leisure, hospitality and premium retail … [Read more...]
Over-priced EVs see resale values fall most
A new study from GAP Insurance provider, ALA Insurance has crunched the data on new and used cars to reveal which hold their value better than others. Using new and used car data for 47 of the most popular and reliable vehicles on the market, the research confirms that the Audi Q4 e-tron has the highest annual depreciation rate of any other car. Introduced … [Read more...]
Going green as cheaply as possible
Used electric cars are offering a cheap way into a greener future. The Electric Car Scheme is revealing some of the UK’s most affordable EVs as new models, and a growing used market brings the price of electric cars down considerably. Affordability remains the biggest barrier to getting behind the wheel of an EV, with 68% of Brits identifying it as an area … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 October
Lexus has announced pricing for the RZ 300e, the new front-wheel drive version of its all-electric RZ luxury SUV from £49,995 to £61,095 for the nine trims. Joining the all-wheel drive RZ 450e in the range, the RZ 300e offers the same premium equipment specifications together with an extended driving range of up to 297 miles offering 18-inch wheels on … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 October
The average price of petrol and diesel fell by 6.5p in September – the ninth biggest monthly drop seen since 2000, said RAC Fuel Watch. A litre of unleaded averaged 134.79p, down from 141.26p at the start of the month while diesel fell from 146p to 139.5p so drivers are now saving £3.60 every time they fill up an average 55-litre family car and the RAC … [Read more...]
Diesels surge as private motorists snub EVs
The UK new car market rose 1.0% in the key ‘74’ plate change month of September, to 275,239 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders with private buyers turning to more diesels than pure electric models.. In what is traditionally a bumper month for new car registrations, second only to March, the performance was the best since … [Read more...]
Hydrogen window opens for CVs
The government’s decision to allow hybrids to stay on sale until 2035 creates a potential window of opportunity for hydrogen van technology to become more widely adopted, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, CEO, at the fleet software specialist said the additional time meant both that manufacturers could invest more in vehicles, and government and private … [Read more...]
Fleets bridging the EV gap
A larger proportion of fleets are adopting electric vans for higher mileage roles than those who plan to use them for lesser distances, new research show. The 2024 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer asked fleets how they were using, or were considering using, three classes of electric van as they transitioned from diesel. Out of those operating small … [Read more...]
Cold comfort for EV drivers
With more drivers switching to EVs, many will experience the effects of cold or winter conditions for the first time and need to learn what to expect and do. Electric Vehicle experts at Electric Solar have warned that cold weather can damage your EV battery and travel range by 30%. As EV batteries are estimated to cost a staggering £7235 to replace, … [Read more...]
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