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Around a third of electric vehicle drivers run a petrol or diesel vehicle too, according to new research. What’s more, the research from leading EV charge point mapping service Zap-Map, suggests that electric is chosen for the vast majority of journeys by ‘dual fuel’ drivers. The type of journey electric …

England’s best Christmas markets for electric vehicle drivers have been revealed in a new study, according to new research. With Christmas market stalls being readied across the country, Peugeot UK researched which markets most suitable for EV drivers. Manchester Christmas Market topped the rankings, followed by Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market …

Families owning electric vehicles can complete up to two full weeks of school runs on a single charge, according to new research by Citroen UK. Ahead of schools returning in September, 2,000 parents were surveyed and the average school run is 10.4 miles (5.2 miles each way). With a WLTP-certified …

The most popular public electric vehicle charging locations have been revealed by Zap-Map, the UK’s leading EV charging app. The findings come during one of the busiest periods on the roads as families travel across the country during the summer holidays. Based on analysis of the more than 1.6 million …

Volvo Car UK has announced a new partnership with Fearne Cotton, one of the UK’s best-known broadcasters and founder of the multi-faceted wellbeing brand, Happy Place. Fearne’s Happy Place platform, embracing a podcast, books and festivals, connects thought-leaders from around the world to inspire and empower self-love and happiness. United …

The game-changing pure electric Polestar 2 has won a 2020 Golden Steering Wheel award in Germany. Established by AUTO BILD and BILD am Sonntag, the “Goldenes Lenkrad” is one of the most prestigious motoring accolades in Europe. Polestar 2 has already been named “German Car of the Year” in the …

The epic Kia Telluride has been crowned World Car of the Year at the 2020 World Car Awards, beating off strong competition from the Mazda CX-30 and Mazda3. Though not available in the UK, the big SUV was rewarded by the 86-strong judging panel for its distinctive design and impressive …

Iconic automotive brand Hispano Suiza is back with a new state-of-the art electric vehicle. The Spanish company, which built more than 12,000 luxury performance cars between 1904 and 1946, has created a stunning, retro cool grand tourer. Developing some 1,000bhp, the new car (named Carmen) made its global dynamic debut …

British sports car maker Lotus has unveiled the Evija, the world’s first all-electric British hypercar, at an exclusive event in London. The Evija (pronounced E-vi-ya) is illustrative of the innovative thinking and ingenuity that has always been part of the Lotus DNA. With a target output of nearly 2000bhp, it …

MG Motor UK’s first-ever fully electric car, the ZS EV, will make its UK and European debut at the London Motor Show this month. Highly-anticipated, it’s being billed as the “perfect car for people who want to go electric but also need the space and practicality of a compact SUV” …