Articles about the actual ownership of an electric vehicle.
Subsidies for new electric vehicle purchase serve only to reduce second hand values and pose a threat to the viability of the future EV market. Those are the conclusions of an independent pan-European study of the impact of EV purchase subsidies led by CAP Consulting, the consulting arm of CAP Automotive. A cautious market view […]
Electric Car Grants – Are they causing any damage? Read More »
Drivers of electric vehicles in the UK will soon be able to drive greater distances on motorways, confident that they will never be too far from a quick charger. It’s all thanks to an innovative partnership between Nissan and Ecotricity, which has installed 13 more quick chargers to Welcome Break motorway service stations, bringing the
Welcome Break for EV Drivers as Quick Charge Network Spreads to UK Motorways Read More »
Commuters travelling from St Albans, Luton and Luton Airport Parkway with electric cars can rejoice as those stations have added electric car charging points that went live only a few days ago on the 14th August 2013. They are located on the first floor of the multi-storey car park at Luton, ground floor of the
Charge Points at St Albans, Luton & Luton Airport Stations Read More »
Volvo is taking full advantage of the UK Governments grant available to pay for installation costs of an electric vehicle charging point. As deliveries of the world’s first plug-in diesel hybrid, the Volvo V60 D6 AWD, start in the UK, Volvo is pleased to announce a new partnership with British Gas to help ensure customers’
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Nissan’s LEAF has become the first 100% electric vehicle to be available on the Motability Scheme, allowing the scheme’s 620,000 users the opportunity to explore zero emission motoring.* The new UK-built LEAF is now available from just £999 Advance Payment (AP). For £1,299 AP customers can upgrade to the Acenta model featuring Nissan’s CARWINGS telematics
Leaf is First EV on Motability Scheme Read More »
Renault will boast the largest range of electric vehicles exempt from paying London’s revised Congestion Charge, which changes today. In fact, by running one of its four 100% electric vehicles, users could be better off to the tune of £2,500 per year, given the new system (*based on £10 per weekday charge). A new Ultra
No London CC for Renault Read More »
Tesla has announced they are recalling a few cars for a minor problem regarding a weld/bond on a rear seat bracket. Reading the Tesla Motors Blog entry by CEO Elon Musk, it is clear that this only affects very few cars and that Tesla are being proactive in dealing with and rectifying the problem. It’s
Model S Partial Recall Read More »
Partnership with French rail firm SNCF means owners can take their zero emissions LEAF on vacation to the French Riviera… for free ROLLE, Switzerland (14 June 2013) – If you thought Paris to the South of France in an electric vehicle on just one charge could not be done, think again. Thanks to an innovative
Nissan Leaf: 800km Range!? Read More »
In an admirable bid to alleviate common concerns about battery longevity and warranties, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors has posted on the company blog more details of what owners might expect, should the worst happen. Highlights of his blog are as follows; Fully loaded Model S Performance 85 cars or Tesla Roadsters as loaners
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Nissan LEAF owners are vocal in their support of zero-emission mobility with an active Internet presence Active Internet forums unite LEAF owners Feedback from owners influenced New LEAF improvements LEAF has highest customer satisfaction levels of any Nissan CarWings rear world data used to optimise New LEAF After spending too long in the dark fumbling
Leaf: The Owner Experience Read More »
