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Advances in EV range are driving consumer confidence   

Are you looking to switch to an electric car but have questions about the range of these vehicles?

  • Oct 18, 2022
  • 7 Minutes
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COMMENT: Electric transition in rural areas must not mirror broadband roll-out

One of the biggest talking points in the industry right now is how the nation addresses the postcode lottery of public EV charging stations.

  • Oct 3, 2022
  • 2 Minutes
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Where is the UK’s electric car hotspot in 2022?     

The UK’s journey to mainstream adoption of electric cars is accelerating fast, with annual EV sales surging tenfold in the wake of the Covid pandemic.

  • Oct 3, 2022
  • 4 Minutes
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Electric Vehicles

We must continue driving green travel agenda despite rising energy prices   

In his latest column, our CEO Mike Todd explains why, given the current economic climate, the automotive sector must keep the spotlight on green travel now more than ever.

  • Sep 29, 2022
  • 6 Minutes
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Electric Vehicles

How much CO2 would be reduced if university students switched to electric vehicles?  

As we see the beginning of the new university academic year, we also see the migration of more than half a million students heading to campuses across the UK.

  • Sep 29, 2022
  • 4 Minutes
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How is the cost of living crisis affecting Britain’s commuters?

The current economic climate has tightened many people’s budgets, and our latest study has revealed the stark reality of Britain’s cost of living crisis.

  • Sep 22, 2022
  • 4 Minutes
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How will the nation’s switch to electric affect learner drivers?

One of our electromobility experts, Emma Loveday, believes that practical driving tests will soon be conducted almost exclusively in automatic electric cars.

  • Sep 6, 2022
  • 4 Minutes
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Electric Vehicles

Drivers can cut yearly running costs by 70% if they switch to an EV

The latest research from our data insights team has found that electric vehicles can cost around a quarter of the price to run as petrol and diesel cars.

  • Sep 1, 2022
  • 4 Minutes
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Electric Vehicles

What does charging anxiety really mean and how do we overcome it?

If you’re considering buying an electric car you may have heard the term ‘charging anxiety’ at some point during your research, but not everyone knows what it is, why it exists or how we can reduce its impact.

  • Jul 6, 2022
  • 4 Minutes
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Are there enough public chargepoints to meet current and future EV demand?

The creation of a robust and reliable public charging infrastructure, which enjoys the full confidence of EV drivers, is central to mainstream adoption of electric cars.

  • Jun 16, 2022
  • 3 Minutes
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Greater accessibility to public chargepoints is key to boosting EV uptake

In his latest column, our CEO Mike Todd raises awareness of Clean Air Day and talks about the next phase of the EV revolution.  

  • Jun 15, 2022
  • 3 Minutes
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Electric Vehicles

The UK is currently ahead of the curve to meet its EV targets – but for how long?

Sales of electric cars have surged over the past five years, and further accelerated since the turn of the current decade, with 2021 delivering a significant step change.

  • Jun 14, 2022
  • 2 Minutes
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Electric Vehicles

Electric cars preferred to walking or cycling as people consider greener travel

The switch to sustainable transport really has the nation talking as people continue to look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint.

  • May 15, 2022
  • 2 Minutes
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Electric Vehicles

Rising energy costs: How will this impact EV drivers?

In light of the news that energy costs are on the rise, and causing concern across the nation, it seems to have created a lingering doubt for motorists who either own or are looking to buy an electric vehicle.

  • Apr 7, 2022
  • 4 Minutes
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Where is the UK’s electric car hotspot right now?

If you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint and drive a more environmentally-friendly car, switching to an electric vehicle is the move for you.

  • Feb 22, 2022
  • 3 Minutes
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How much can drivers save by switching to an electric car?

New data shows that one in three models currently on the UK market are electrified vehicles and green travel is expected to become the mainstream mode of transport in years to come.

  • Feb 17, 2022
  • 3 Minutes
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Electric Vehicles

We’re discussing the future of EVs at youth-focused COP26 event

EXTREME Hangout at COP26 is running a programme of events throughout the conference that are focused on giving younger people a platform for their voices to be heard on climate action.

  • Nov 9, 2021
  • 3 Minutes
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Electric Vehicles

How has the fuel crisis impacted people’s attitudes to electric cars?

We wanted to find out if the fuel crisis from late September and early October has persuaded more people to consider switching to an EV when they buy their next car. And the results of our latest survey are very interesting…

  • Nov 3, 2021
  • 3 Minutes
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Electric Vehicles

Nine quirky facts and figures about electric cars to impress your friends

As electric cars become more popular in the UK and race towards mainstream adoption, we wanted to share some quirky facts and figures about these impressive vehicles.

  • Sep 27, 2021
  • 3 Minutes
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Three big reasons why you should consider driving an electric car

We know that switching to an electric car may seem a daunting decision, but electric vehicles are widely accepted to be the future of automotive travel and in this article we hope to give you a glimpse into how an EV could fit into your lifestyle.

  • Sep 9, 2021
  • 4 Minutes

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Britain wants to go electric as we survey the nation for Clean Air Day 

Half of British drivers (50%) say they’d like to help the planet by switching to an electric vehicle.

  • Jun 25, 2021
  • 4 Minutes

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Discover the benefits of going electric with new EV&ME app updates

If you’re considering joining the electric vehicle revolution, we’re really excited to tell you that the new version of our EV&Me app, which we have developed together with Audi, is here!

  • Jun 4, 2021
  • 3 Minutes

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Myth-busting 10 misconceptions about electric vehicles 

Electric vehicles have seen a huge rise in popularity over recent years, but we know that drivers still have certain reservations about making the switch. So that’s why we want to debunk some of the most common misconceptions about electric vehicles

  • Apr 27, 2021
  • 4 Minutes

Electric Vehicles

How popular will electric vehicles become in the next five years?

Many of us are becoming more and more environmentally conscious and so we want to share some exciting new research that shows the direction of travel for electric vehicles in Britain. 

  • Apr 22, 2021
  • 4 Minutes

Electric Vehicles

New lease&care packages to bring EV to the masses 

We are proud to announce a new electric vehicle (EV) finance package that will enable more people to join the EV revolution and ensure car retailers remain an integral part of ownership now and in the future.

  • Dec 21, 2020
  • 4 Minutes
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Electric Vehicle Care

Although they are relatively new to our roads, electric vehicles (EVs) are in some ways simpler machines than conventional petrol or diesel cars. This has obvious benefits, such as the reduced running costs and environmental impact, and it’s likely to have a big impact when it comes to maintenance costs too.

  • Mar 1, 2019
  • 2 Minutes