Porsche’s switch to electric goes up a gear: German sports car brand unveils new Macan EV – it’s first battery SUV

Porsche’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) have gone up a gear this week with the official unveiling of the new Macan which will be sold exclusively with battery power. While the existing Macan with petrol engines remain in showrooms for the next two year, from 2026 customers will only be able to buy this second-generation … Read more

Up to 1,000 ultra rapid plug in points that can charge an electric vehicle in just five minutes will be installed at service stations to combat queues

Current vehicles typically plug in for 30 minutes to take on 350kW New chargers capable of providing power to drive 100 miles in five minutes By Frankie Elliott and Rob Hull Updated: 18:32 GMT, 21 January 2024 More than 1,000 ultra rapid plug in points that can charge an electric vehicle in just five minutes will … Read more

Honda unveils striking EV concept cars in a bid to modernise the brand

By Freda Lewis-Stempel Updated: 19:10 GMT, 10 January 2024 Honda has been a relative latecomer to the electric vehicle (EV) arena, but the announcement of a new series of battery powered cars signals the brand’s intentions to play catch-up. Two concept cars – the Saloon and the Space-Hub – have been unveiled at the 2024 … Read more

We drive the £76,000 Kia EV9 – its all-electric Range Rover rival

Were Santa’s sleigh to be out of action unexpectedly this Christmas Eve, he could do worse than to borrow Kia’s bold and impressive new EV9 family SUV. This flagship electric model really makes a statement with its distinctive, modern, but still sophisticated, styling.  It looks vast — especially when you stand next to it — … Read more