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- All you need to know to join the EV revolution
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Electric car UK buying guide
Who should buy an electric car?
Three issues you need to consider when choosing to buy electric – parkability, drivability and affordability... more »
What models are available now?
Why 2012 is the year to buy an electric car, and which models receive the £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant... more »
Available EV models
TESLA Roadster
RENAULT Twizy
AIXAM-MEGA MEGA City
REVA G-WIZ i
CITROEN C1 evie
CITROEN C-Zero
PEUGEOT iOn
MITSUBISHI iMiEV
MINI E
RENAULT Kangoo Van Z.E.
SMART fortwo ED
TATA Indica Vista
RENAULT Fluence
RENAULT Zoe
NISSAN LEAF
TESLA Roadster
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Electric vehicle costs
How expensive are UK electric cars?
Find out how much more a UK electric car costs to lease or buy than a conventional car... more »
Are electric vehicles cheap to run?
Fuel, tax and other running costs of electric vehicles tend to be less than for petrol and diesel models... more »
How do electric vehicles work?
- What types of battery are used by electric cars?
- What are electric vehicles really like to drive?
Electric news and comment
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Renault delivers first UK Fluence electrics
One month ahead of UK showroom launch, Renault has delivered its first Fluence Z.E. saloons to Lon...
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Green fleet operators win Ecostars award
Major fleet operators have been honoured for their green-friendly credentials at a special awards ...
more »01.02.2012 -
RCS printers turn over a new LEAF
A Nottinghamshire based printer, RCS Printers plc, is using the 100% electric Nissan LEAF as an in...
more »25.01.2012 -
London to lead Europe in EV infrastructure
2012 to 2015 is expected to be the most crucial period for the electric vehicle charging infrastru...
more »23.01.2012 -
2012 EV & Low CO2 Show dates confirmed
Fleet World magazine and the British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association are to hold a free o...
more »20.01.2012 -
UK's first private rapid charger installed
Transport Minister Norman Baker opened the UK's first DC rapid electric vehicle charger at Midland...
more »18.01.2012 -
Plug-in Grant extended to electric vans
Van buyers will be able to receive 20% – up to £8,000 – off the cost of a plug-i...
more »17.01.2012 -
EcoVelocity motor show due in May 2012
Following the successful launch of the UK's first eco motor show EcoVelocity in 2011, the show's o...
more »16.01.2012 -
Detroit hosts NAIAS Motor Show 2012
The North American International Auto Show 2012 (NAIAS) kicked off its press and industry previews...
more »11.01.2012 -
EV charge points in UK pass 1500 mark
Electric vehicle charging manufacturers, POD Point, are celebrating 100,000 miles of electric moto...
more »10.01.2012
How green are electric cars?
- Are EVs really zero-emission vehicles?
- Does it matter how the electricity is generated?
