News & Views

Home Bargains introduces new EV charging points in Wales
New EV chargers have been installed at Home Bargains stores in Newport and Cardigan as part of a wider UK rollout by charging network Zest.

Police to charge electric vehicles at bus depot
Essex Police is switching more patrol vehicles to electric, using bus depot chargers to keep up to 50 EVs powered and reduce emissions.

Why Škoda CEO Believes EVs are the Ultimate Companion
Škoda updated Enyaq and Elroq EVs with gaming, video streaming and Spotify, adding new entertainment features to make charging stops more enjoyable.

Octopus launches huge new partnership to save thousands of drivers £1,100 a year – ‘Significant step!’
Octopus Electroverse’s new partnership could help drivers save about £1,100 a year on EV charging by linking their Freenow account across 180 cities.

Ford Explorer, Puma Gen-E Among UK’s Best Selling EVs Of January 2026
Ford’s Puma Gen-E topped UK EV sales in Jan 2026, with the Explorer also popular, as electric cars reached nearly a quarter of the market.

Did this new aluminium battery tech for EVs just solve cold weather battery life issues?
New EV battery tech could boost cold-weather driving, charging to 90% in 20 minutes while keeping high performance even in freezing temperatures.

The pay-per-mile eVED tax on electric vehicles is coming – what do you think?
Steve Fowler explains plans for a 3p-per-mile EV tax from 2028 to replace fuel duty, sparking debate over fairness and its impact on EV adoption.

Vauxhall and Peugeot owner accused of ‘lacking long-term strategy’ by bringing back diesel cars
Dan Caesar told GB News the global shift to electric is accelerating, diesel is in long-term decline, and mixed signals from some carmakers risk confusing drivers.