UK government raises EV charger grants to £500 in final year of funding
UK EV charger grants rise to £500 from April 2026 for renters, flats and businesses. Final year of funding before scheme closes. Here's who qualifies.
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Renault Filante covers 1,000km at motorway speed on a single charge
The purpose-built demonstrator used an 87kWh battery - the same size as the Scenic E-Tech - to travel 1,008km at an average of 102km/h, consuming just 7.8kWh per 100km. Renault says the findings will inform future production EVs.
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UK EV sales hit record but carmakers warn £5bn discount spree is unsustainable
Nearly half a million electric cars were registered in the UK in 2025, but the SMMT says manufacturers spent over £5bn on discounts to hit ZEV mandate targets. With the EU softening its own rules, the trade body is calling for an early review.
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Volkswagen begins public-road testing of steering-wheel-less autonomous research vehicle in Wolfsburg
Volkswagen has started public-road testing of its steering-wheel-less Gen.Urban autonomous research vehicle in Wolfsburg, with trials focused on passenger experience rather than deployment.
