UK Government boosts EV charger grants to £500 from £350
From 1 April 2026, the UK Government is increasing the amount of financial support available for electric vehicle charge points at home and at work. The grant will rise from £350 to up to £500 per socket.
New driveway guidance signals next phase (and coming of age) of the UK’s EV transition
A raft of news stories this week has highlighted government updates around driveway rules and EV charging infrastructure for UK households.
New MG4 EV Urban joins updated MG4 line-up
MG has expanded its popular MG4 electric hatchback family with the arrival of the new MG4 EV Urban, alongside a refreshed MG4 EV line-up for 2026.
Hello Twingo: Renault’s new electric city car arrives in the UK
Renault is bringing a familiar name back to the spotlight this February, as the all-new Renault Twingo E-Tech electric makes its UK debut at rnlt London Battersea, the brand’s new concept store at Battersea Power Station.
Brussels Motor Show 2026: What the latest EVs tell us about the road ahead
The Brussels Motor Show has quietly become one of the most interesting fixtures on the automotive calendar, especially for electric vehicles. With European manufacturers under pressure to electrify quickly, and buyers demanding more...
Electric 7-Seaters: Space, sense and a smarter way to drive
There comes a point in life when a “normal” car just isn’t enough anymore.
Say hello to the new, all-electric Volvo EX60
Volvo has officially revealed the EX60, a new all-electric mid-size SUV that marks the brand’s first move into one of the most competitive areas of the EV market. Designed as a five-seat family car, the EX60 sits between smaller crossovers...
Kia EV2 revealed: a compact electric SUV built for everyday Europe
Kia has officially taken the wraps off the EV2, its smallest and most accessible electric SUV to date, and a clear signal that the brand is serious about bringing EVs to more European driveways.
Electric car sales forecast to reach 580,000 in 2026, as electric van adoption surges
At DriveElectric, our latest market forecast shows that UK electric car sales are set to reach around 580,000 registrations in 2026, accounting for 29% of the expected two million new car registrations.
When everyday cars go electric: Volkswagen reimagines the Polo
For many drivers in the UK, the Polo has always been a familiar sight, compact, practical and easy to live with. Now, Volkswagen is preparing to bring that same thinking into the electric age with the upcoming ID. Polo, a small electric car...
