Electric Cars
Solar-charged Defenders keep Kenyan rangers moving through the rains
What kept Sarara’s old Defenders moving through Kenya’s rainy season when diesel couldn’t reach them? A very modern solution in a very remote place.
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Electric Vans
Morris JE electric van to be built in Wales with new Bro Tathan facility
Morris Commercial will build the electric Morris JE van at Bro Tathan in Wales, with around 150 jobs and support from the Welsh Government. A lightweight, 250-mile electric van built on a recycled carbon-fibre body, due to enter production in 2026.
Electric Trucks
Renault's new electric truck brings 600km range within reach
Renault Trucks has introduced two new long-distance electric tractors with up to 600 km of range. The E-Tech T 585 and T 780 offer large NCA battery packs, megawatt charging support and improved payload capability, moving electric long-haul haulage closer to practical fleet use.
Electric Cars
Porsche Cayenne Electric revealed with 2.5-second 0-60 time and 400 kW charging
The new Porsche Cayenne Electric delivers a 2.5-second 0–100 km/h and 400 kW charging, plus updated tech, cabin and range. Full details in our coverage.
Electric Vans
3.5 to 4.25 tonne electric vans to shift onto normal MOT rules under new government plan
The government will move 3.5 to 4.25-tonne electric vans into the Class 7 MOT system, easing HGV-style rules and signalling wider reforms on drivers’ hours and tachographs.
Electric Cars
Jeep Recon: 2026 model goes electric with 650hp and a proper open-air party trick
Jeep unveils the 2026 fully electric Recon SUV with 650hp, 250-mile range, removable doors and real off-road hardware. A new EV built for trails, adventure and open-air driving.
Electric Vans
New Renault Trafic E-Tech electric van: Brings 450 km range and 800V tech to the medium van class
Renault has unveiled the new Trafic Van E Tech electric with up to 450 km range, 800V fast charging, strong payloads and a software-defined interior. Deliveries begin in 2026.
Electric Cars
New Nissan LEAF launches: Built in Britain with 386-mile range, and starting at £32,249
New Nissan Leaf launches in the UK from £32,249 with the £3,750 EV grant, offering up to 386 miles of range, 150kW rapid charging and British production in Sunderland.
EV Charging
£10m fund targets grid-constrained EV charging sites on England’s major roads
The UK has launched a £10m competition for off-grid and low-grid EV charging tech to support ultra-rapid chargers on motorways and A-roads. Here’s what it means for the network.
Truck News
Ford Trucks gives European fleets a first proper look at its electric heavy truck
Ford Trucks has revealed the F-LINE E electric heavy-duty truck at Solutrans 2025, with confirmed battery sizes, ranges and charging specs, giving European fleets a clearer view of its zero-emission plans.
EV News
AA warns that “mixed messages” risk slowing EV adoption
AA president Edmund King warns that mixed policy signals and lingering concerns over cost, charging and confidence are slowing UK EV adoption, as the AA Readiness Index sits at 47.5.
EV Charging
BMW and MINI introduce centralised charging and billing solution for small fleets
BMW and MINI have introduced a centralised EV charging and billing service for small fleets, offering automatic reimbursement, a single invoice and app integration across Europe.