Affordable electric car? – MG ZS EV Exclusive review. For – very well equipped, terrific interior, better value than most. Against – not an iconic British brand. *** out of 5 Price £30,995 (Before £3,000 government subsidy) Coming up – Kia Soul e, Polestar 1 and 2, Mini E The MG ZS EV is great […]
Volta Zero Electric Truck Promises Efficiency, Safety And Logistics Ability. “The range doesn’t sound much but the hub and spoke delivery philosophy means it is perfect for the role Volta is aiming at” Sweden’s Volta Trucks is launching what it called the world’s first purpose-built electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle, and analysts expect it to be […]
Inadequate Charging Could Stall Electric Car Sales In Europe. “We need interoperability and simple, contactless charging to make life easier for EV drivers Clunky and inadequate charging facilities across Europe could stall the expected rush to buy affordable electric cars as news leaks out long-journeys can be a lottery and a nightmare. Across Europe there […]
Affordable Electric Cars? – Vauxhall Corsa-E Elite Nav 7.4kW review. For – attractive, well made, well equipped, great commuter, amazing “regenerative braking”. Against – out of depth on the highway, too expensive. ** Price £30,875 I last drove a Vauxhall Corsa about 4 years ago. I rented it, (well an Opel Corsa in fact) at […]
Could Lithium Shortage Scupper Accelerating Sales Of Electric Cars? “I struggle to see how there will be enough supplies by 2025. There is still time for miners to invest in lithium production, but it takes 4, 5 or 6 years to bring a mine to market” Politicians have decreed that Europeans must embrace electric cars […]
Honda E Range, Price Challenged But Quality High. “The range is a bit poor and it’s expensive. It will do best in Japan and some Asian markets” Honda’s new little electric city car won’t be a candidate for best value for money or longest range, but it is a technology marvel with plenty of ground-breaking […]
Affordable Electric Car? Honda e Advanced Review. For – cute, top quality interior, nifty screen, TV wing mirrors, excellent performance, high equipment level. Against – Too expensive, inadequate range. ** £29,160 Honda’s new little electric city car fails the affordability test, not to mention the acceptable range one, but it is a technology marvel with […]
Affordable Electric Car? SEAT Mii Electric review. For – cute, drives well, regenerative braking, loves motorways. Against – too expensive, not enough range, hates motorways. *** £22,975 “The car seems made for the outside lane. Unfortunately it is the nature of electric cars that at these kinds of speeds, unless it is a Tesla, battery […]
Electric Cars Threaten Finances; Environmentalists Disagree. “European manufacturers are moving in the wrong direction. There is this assumption that green equals electric, but there are lots of other solutions which are as least as green and in the short-term more viable” The European Union (EU), despite vehement claims to the contrary, will have to postpone […]
Electric Car Sales Bad For Profits, Forecasts Look Unattainable. “There are way, way too many electric car models and the average volume at 26,000, is much lower than the 180,000 per ICE car” Electric car sales in Europe are poised to accelerate, not least because Germany, France and probably Britain plan massive subsidies to boost […]
