Electric Cars - Driving ZEV (Page 2)

Budget: Chancellor sets out 3p-per-mile EV tax from 2028

The UK government will charge electric-car drivers 3p per mile from 2028 under a new eVED system. Here’s how the mileage charge works, who pays, what changes for drivers and why the Treasury says the reform is needed.

By Matt Lister Nov 27, 2025 4 min read

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.

By Matt Lister Nov 26, 2025 5 min read

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.

By Matt Lister Nov 25, 2025 5 min read

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.

By Matt Lister Nov 24, 2025 4 min read

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.

By Matt Lister Nov 24, 2025 4 min read

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.

By Matt Lister Nov 21, 2025 2 min read

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.

By Matt Lister Nov 21, 2025 1 min read

Car News

New Sunderland-built Nissan Leaf added to UK’s £3,750 Electric Car Grant

The new Nissan Leaf, built in Sunderland, has joined the UK’s Electric Car Grant scheme with a £3,750 discount. It launches early next year with a claimed 386-mile range, as the EV grant list expands to 39 models and UK charging infrastructure continues to scale.

By Matt Lister Nov 21, 2025 2 min read

Car News

Renault brings back Twingo as a sub-£20k city EV for 2027

Renault revives the Twingo as a sub-£20k electric city car for 2027, with a 27.5 kWh LFP battery, up to 163 miles of range and clever sliding rear seats.

By Matt Lister Nov 20, 2025 3 min read

Car News

MG introduces all-new MGS6 EV with up to 329 miles of range

MG has launched the all-new MGS6 EV, a 77 kWh electric SUV offering up to 329 miles of range, rapid charging, advanced safety tech and a choice of RWD or AWD.

By Matt Lister Nov 20, 2025 4 min read