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Nissan marked the official UK ‘on sale’ date of the all-new Leaf by showcasing the 100% EV on Electric Avenue in south London. To be exact, it was located at the crossroads of the UK’s first electrified street – and one of its most polluted – Electric Avenue and Brixton …

Jaguar’s first all-electric performance car has been undergoing testing in Arctic conditions at -40°C. The I-Pace SUV and its all-wheel drive system tamed sub-zero conditions at Jaguar Land Rover’s cold weather test facility in Arjeplog, Sweden. Due to receive its global premiere on March 6 at the Geneva Motor Show, …

Second-generation Nissan Leaf electric cars have started rolling off the production line at Nissan’s giant UK plant in Sunderland. Looking cooler than the outgoing model and embodying Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility vision, the new Leaf offers a greater range, advanced driver assistance technologies and enhanced connectivity. The Sunderland plant is building …

New research has revealed that motorists and businesses are concerned and confused by the proposed ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2040. The report, released by TheCarPeople.co.uk, indicates that some consumers are questioning when they should buy their next car, with one in four owners now …

Nearly nine out of 10 car buyers would go electric, according to new research, but there are five key concerns holding them back. In a survey for OVO Energy, 87% of the 2,000 Brits questioned said they “would” or “definitely would” buy an electric vehicle. However, the electric revolution is …

The I-Pace, Jaguar’s first battery electric vehicle, has moved a step closer to global introduction in 2018. A year on from its debut as a concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Jaguar’s been back in town with a production prototype for final range and durability tests. So far, more …

More than half of British motorists expect their main car to be electric within the next five years, according to a new survey. The poll of 1,000 car owners was conducted to mark the launch of new website Total EV. The survey revealed: 51% of British motorists expect to buy …

A couple from Aberdeen have become the first people to complete the Mongol Rally in an all-electric vehicle after relying on cafes, hotels and barbershops to recharge on the way. Chris and Julie Ramsey, aka Plug In Adventures, crossed the finish line in Ulan-Ude in their modified 2016 Nissan Leaf …

Meet the stunning Alcraft GT – the new British electric car that could become a reality with a little help from its friends. Currently a 33% foam model, the final production car will be a “sporty yet practical” battery-only car with a 300-mile range, boasting a shooting brake-style rear giving …

The MINI Electric Concept has been revealed ahead of its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The final version will go into production at the Cowley plant in Oxford in 2019, though the concept provides a glimpse of what’s to come. Looking similar overall to the current MINI, one …