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What is the new charge for driving an electric or plug-in hybrid car?

Electric cars registered after that date and costing more than £40,000 are also subject to the "luxury car tax" of £425 per year. This is payable for five years from the second time the vehicle is ... Read More

When was the first electric vehicle made and who invented it?

Hardly a modern invention, the electric car has a long history. Interest has boomeranged over the years based on consumer trends and economics. Read More

Switching to an electric car? Here's how long it takes to charge an electric vehicle

Electric vehicle charging speed depends on a number of factors, including the type of car and the level of charger used. Here's what to expect. Read More

Zoom into 2024: The 16 Hottest New Electric Cars You Need to See!

The automotive world is buzzing with change as electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly becoming the norm, transforming what was once a niche market into the fastest-growing segment of the industry. After ... Read More

Electric Cars Just Got Way Cheaper: Here's Why Prices Are Plummeting and What It Means for Your Wallet

Electric cars, once a pricey choice for the environmentally conscious, are becoming more accessible. Recent data shows a significant 25% drop in the average electric car price in the US over the past ... Read More

EU can produce twice as many electric cars as needed, says study

Today, our climate correspondent reveals startling new research suggesting EU electric car production capacity is twice the demand for the vehicles, and our competition correspondent reports on ... Read More

The Electric Door Tesla Made Famous Is Now a Danger in Other Cars

Federal regulators have received 210 door complaints concerning Tesla in the last 10 years, according to Bloomberg’s analysis, and 310 electric-door complaints involving other automakers. Many drivers ... Read More

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The all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge are getting new powertrains and increased range for the 2024 model year. Ford is reopening order banks and increasing production of its 2023 ... Read More

Should I buy a used electric car?

Should I buy a used electric car? The market for new electric vehicles has softened in the past year and likely will remain weak for a while as EV makers and their customers adjust to the dramatic ... Read More

The Tipping Point: Why Electric Vehicles Are Now Selling Faster Than Gas Cars in the UK

The UK automotive market has reached a tipping point where used electric vehicles are selling faster than petrol equivalents. Driven by falling prices, government mandates like the 2030 ban, and ... Read More

Chinese carmaker debuts new budget-friendly electric car in SA

Chinese automaker Dongfeng has officially launched in South Africa, debuting with a new, affordable electric car. Read More

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Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV. The federal tax credit is done, but there may still be state and local incentives ... Read More