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Electric cars have strongest start to the year on record
27,700 battery EVs – 21.5% of the market – were registered in January, the best selling ever start to the year
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Battery swapping just got a major turbo boost!
Battery swapping is booming in China and Southeast Asia, now expanding to EVs. The world’s top battery maker launches a game-changer, eyeing the West!
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Is this the best cheap EV yet?!
The new Fiat Grande Panda is the EV for everyone, everywhere – small, simple, practical, and affordable, making electric driving accessible to all!
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Electric car sales ‘smash expectations’ in record January as new petrol and diesel vehicles slump
New data from New AutoMotive reports that electric car sales reached an all-time high for the month of January, with more than one in five new cars being a battery electric vehicle.
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American Automaker’s Export Explosion & Lyriq Lands ‘Down Under’! | Fully Charged Show Podcast
Tune in as Jess Bala discusses General Motors, Australia’s rising EV adoption, the Cadillac Lyriq, and its didgeridoo-like reverse sound!
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Believ lowers EV charging rates to help promote EV switch
Believ cut EV charging rates in Wandsworth and Waltham Forest to 48p/kWh, saving up to 15p/kWh and making EVs cheaper to run than petrol cars.
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Why the Kia EV3 is everyone’s favourite new electric vehicle
The family friendly Kia EV3 offers a 375-mile range from its 81kWh battery, with ample space, sleek design, and a well-finished interior—practical and stylish.
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ZEV Mandate – What’s Coming in 2025 and Beyond
The ZEV Mandate requires increasing EV sales, reaching 100% by 2035. Fines apply for missing targets, but caveats provide flexibility often overlooked.