Policy News
Conservatives pledge to scrap petrol and diesel car ban if they return to power
The Conservative Party says it would scrap the UK’s 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars and remove the ZEV mandate if it wins the next general election.
Car News
Mercedes opens UK orders for its new electric CLA “Shooting Brake” estate
Mercedes has opened UK orders for the new electric CLA “Shooting Brake” estate. Prices start at £47,750 and range reaches up to 469 miles WLTP, giving the UK a rare long-distance compact EV estate.
Car News
Omoda and Jaecoo introduce £600 incentive ahead of 2028 EV mileage tax
Omoda & Jaecoo has added a £600 incentive to the electric E5 range, linking it to the 2028 3p-per-mile EV road charge. The offer applies on 4-year finance and reduces the upfront cost for buyers.
Electric Cars
Renault 5 E-Tech named Scottish Car of the Year for 2025
Renault 5 E-Tech has been named Scottish Car of the Year 2025, taking the overall award and Small Car title. The compact EV offers two battery options and UK grant eligibility with prices from £21,495.
UK News
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.