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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo open for order

Order books for the new all-electric ID. Buzz Cargo are officially open, with prices starting from £38,125. Customers can choose between two trim levels that offer business-ready practicality, advanced connectivity, and driver assistance systems: Commerce...

MFG EV Power charging network now uses Zap-Pay

MFG EV Power, the ultra-rapid charging network belonging to Motor Fuel Group (MFG), is the latest to go live on Zap-Pay, the simple way to pay for EV charging across networks from within Zap-Map, the UK’s leading EV mapping service. The MFG EV Power...

Pre-orders for the MG4 Electric now open

Pre-orders for the new MG4 Electric are now open across Europe, with the new model set to enter the market in autumn 2022. MG Motor follows a clear strategy in terms of vehicle design. Each model is developed to harmonise with the preferences of the...

BEVs are 22% cheaper to service than fossil fuel cars

The average transaction value for servicing fully electric cars is currently around 22% less than an equivalent fossil fuel car, according to Fleet Assist, which has released servicing and maintenance trends based on its 2022 data. The findings are...

Research reveals wide variations in public charging access

A new report has revealed a significant increase in the number of households living close to public chargers, but with wide variations between local authorities. New research from Field Dynamics, in partnership with Zap-Map – the UK’s leading EV...

Ford robot charger aims to help disabled EV drivers

Automotive manufacturer Ford is developing a prototype robot charging station, which drivers can operate using a smartphone from inside their EV. The technology hopes to enable disabled drivers to stay in the car while charging, or leave the car while the...

VW ID. Buzz now available to order in the UK

The new, pure-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz is now on sale, with prices starting from £57,115. With sustainability an integral part of the Buzz, the interior features recycled synthetic material and is leather-free. Manufactured using sustainable components,...

GRIDSERVE Car Leasing opens EV test programme

Sustainable charging and electric vehicle (EV) specialist GRIDSERVE Car Leasing is launching a new EV test drive programme. Part of GRIDSERVE’s first EV Awareness Day of 2022, the programme is being launched on July 16th. GRIDSERVE is welcoming all...

ZipCharge Go sees over 10,000 global pre-orders

ZipCharge, a pioneer in portable energy and electric vehicle (EV) charging, has announced that over 10,000 people have registered to pre-order a Go portable EV power bank when they go on sale in 2023. Since launching at COP26 in November 2021, pre-order...

Public EV charging costs rise by over £200 a year

According to GoCompare electric vehicle insurance in collaboration with Zap-Map, the UK’s leading EV charging app, electric vehicle (EV) drivers will now need to spend over £220 more per year to get around. The two companies found that the average...

Chris Lilly

Author:Chris Lilly
Date Updated:29th Aug 2022