Vauxhall’s frothed up the latest trick to keep EV owners happy while they charge: a bespoke barista-standard coffee making station for its Mokka EV. The ‘Mokka Coffe-e’ is a one-off that’ll ‘provide electric vehicle drivers with the perfect coffee break while they charge’. The concept car ensures drivers have access to their caffeine fix no … Read more
A new world record has been set for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge. A Ford Mustang Mach-E was driven 569.64 miles (916.74km) around England, surpassing the previous record set by just six miles, to claim the Guinness World Record for a production EV that customers can buy in showrooms … Read more
If you’re considering switching to an electric car, the most lucrative decision you can make is to install a homecharger to benefit from substantial cost savings. Cheaper domestic energy pricing means significantly lower charging costs for EVs with driveways and off-street parking than those without who are forced to use the public network of devices. … Read more
The end of electric vehicle car tax exemptions from next year could kill off demand for greener cars in Britain, a new report is warning. From April 2025, EV owners will be forced to pay Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) – or car tax – for the first time under new rules introduced by the former … Read more
Today marks the crossover date when a petrol driver will have spent more on fuel than the average EV driver will for the entire year, data claims. Dubbed ‘Electric Car Day’, it’s been suggested that EV owners now have the rest of the year with ‘free’ running costs compared to those who drive combustion-engine models. … Read more
Electric cars simply don’t get any cheaper than the Spring. Priced from £14,995, Dacia says it will ‘make electric mobility accessible for all’. And plenty have already jumped at the chance to own one, with 140,000 registrations across Europe where Spring has been on sale for the last three years. So we’re a bit behind … Read more
The Ford Capri is back… but not how we know it. The US car giant has taken the daring decision to relaunch one of its greatest nameplates after a near 40-year hiatus and it is sure to ruffle a few feathers. Why daring? Well, the ‘new Capri’ isn’t a low-slung, two-door sport coupe with svelte … Read more
By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 15:27 BST, 4 July 2024 Delay: Ineos Automotive – spearheaded by petrochemicals billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe – will hold off from launching its Fusilier jeep Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s car firm has delayed production of its electric SUV, due to lack of demand and tougher net zero rules … Read more
Is it really such a massive tribulation and nerve-racking experience taking an electric car on a long trip? What about if you promise to only use chargers powered by 100 per cent renewable energy and stay at sustainable accommodation? Our motoring reporter Freda Lewis-Stempel decided to find out by embarking on a carbon neutral road trip … Read more
The Ford Capri, an icon of the 1970s, is set to make an electrified return – and it will be confirmed in just a matter of days. The US brand is relaunching the famous nameplate for its new electric sporty EV as it adds to its growing arsenal of all-new battery-powered cars featuring some of … Read more
