Rolls-Royce's first EV 'Spectre' concludes testing
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If you want to buy an electric Rolls-Royce today, you can’t – but you will be able to in 2023, when the first electric production Rolls-Royce will be called the Spectre.
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The new Government Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy aims to ensure that motorists can easily charge their electric cars, as the numbers of EVs on our roads rise.
Lotus is traditionally seen as a British manufacturer of lightweight sports cars for people who love driving. Some of that perception has now changed with the unveiling of the Lotus Eletre – an electric SUV.
Nissan
Nissan will have three all-electric models on sale in 2022 – the Nissan Ariya crossover, the Nissan Townstar van and the Nissan LEAF.
Elon Musk, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, has opened Tesla’s German Gigafactory. Right under the nose of the Volkswagen Group, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Car tyres are an unfortunate necessity when it comes to green motoring. However, fresh on the block rubber-manufacturer ‘Enso’ is challenging the traditional throwaway nature of current tyre production. Bolstering their green reputation further, Enso produce their eco-tyres solely for electric vehicles.
Although there are increasing numbers of electric cars coming to market, if you’re looking for a luxury sports car, then the choices are limited. The main reason for this is that sales volumes of such cars don’t make developing an electric model financially viable, but also many people think that electric propulsion won’t work in such cars.
So far we’ve had all-electric Audi SUVs and saloons, but so far there’s not been an electric Audi estate. Until now.
Jaguar
Jaguar I-PACE batteries can now be re-used to power energy storage units, which can be charged from solar panels.
Kia,Hyundai
Recent rises in fuel prices have resulted in new EVs now accounting for more than one in five (22%) of all new advert views on Auto Trader, and the Kia EV6 is the most popular electric vehicle, as well as the most in-demand of any fuel type. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is ranked the fourth most popular EV on Auto Trader.
Ford
Ford has announced a significant electrification strategy, culminating in the release of seven, all-electric passenger vehicles and vans by 2024.
The new ŠKODA ENYAQ Coupé iV has an electric driving range of up to 335 miles, there’s a choice of rear or all-wheel drive, and there’s even an ENYAQ Coupé iV vRS – the first all-electric ŠKODA vRS model.
Hyundai is to introduce 17 new battery electric models by 2030, which includes 11 Hyundai models, and six for its Genesis brand.
Vauxhall
Vauxhall is to become an all-electric brand by 2028, seven years ahead of the 2035 UK Government ban on the sale of plug-in hybrids, which follows on from the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars.
One of the most iconic sights on our roads is the original Volkswagen ‘Camper Van’, which dates back to the 1950s. After what seems like many years of Volkswagen talking about bringing a brand new, all-electric version to market, it’s now almost here, in the form of Volkswagen ID. Buzz and the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo.
The Turkish start-up Togg unveiled its first foray into the EV market at the Consumer Electronics Show 2022 in Las Vegas, presenting their car as an “advanced smart mobility ecosystem” set to arrive in late-2022.
Aston Martin is currently associated more with petrol rather than electric cars, but all that’s set to change in 2025, when the brand’s first EV will be here.
Jeep and RAM are stepping away from stuffing ludicrously giant engines into 4x4s, instead, deploying all-electric power.
Jaws off the floor please. Polestar’s new concept signals a very bright future for electric vehicles. Meet the O2.
With a legacy already established in the compact car market, smart are diversifying and futureproofing with their upcoming EV – the smart #1. Yes, that is the name.
Skoda’s ENYAQ Coupe iV and Fabia are now able to claim a very unique accolade – both are able to beat a bullet in a drag race.
If you’re looking for one of the more affordable electric cars, then the MG ZS EV in new Standard Range guise might fit the bill. It also has a practical compact SUV body style.
Having (mostly) shaken the reputation as a purveyor of brilliant cars that aren’t very reliable, Lotus is planning to be at the forefront of EV production. It’s dedicated electric vehicle division ‘Lotus Technology’ may even be floated on the stock market.