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Around the world in 80 charges: First leg of eActros 600 world trip completed

A fully-electric HGV, the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, is currently on a journey across the world to prove the long-distance capabilities of Mercedes’ flagship electric truck, by YouTuber Tobias Wagner ...
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Cross-pavement EV charging installation costs could be cut by £300, as UK reduces planning red tape

Homeowners no longer need planning permission for cross-pavement EV charging, saving around £300 and speeding up installs - ...
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Smarter use of Europe’s existing energy grid could save €10.6bn by 2030, without slowing EV growth

Meeting growing EV charging demand doesn't just mean new infrastructure, but smarter use of existing grid capacity, according ...
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BYD Atto 8 revealed for Europe as its flagship electric SUV

BYD has launched the Atto 8 at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, which becomes the manufacturer’s flagship electric SUV in Europe ...
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XPENG G9L revealed as the brand’s most expensive electric SUV yet

XPENG has launched its G9L flagship SUV in Europe at the Paris Motor Show, with European order books now open. The large SUV ...
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Citroen 2CV EV concept gets commercial van makeover

Hot on the heels of Citroen’s fully-electric 2CV concept revealed at this year’s Paris Motor Show, the manufacturer has now ...
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How can UK eHGV uptake keep rising? Annual ZEHID report points to grid and cost barriers

The report sums up that wider adoption will depend on easing grid reinforcement, land negotiation and planning barriers, alongside continued financial support such as the UK Government’s recent £1 ...
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Audi EV achieves 1,338km on a single charge, setting new Guinness World Record

Audi A6 EV goes nearly double its official range in new world record attempt Audi has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest journey in an electric car on a single charge, with an Audi A6 ...
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Tesla Model Y Rear Wheel Drive review: Is the updated entry-level Model Y worth it?

Earlier this year, Tesla updated the Model Y to its new facelifted ‘Juniper’ variant, with deliveries to European customers now well underway. We got our hands on the entry-level, Rear... The most ...
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Ohme announces dramatically reduced EV charging prices: One year of EV driving for under £130

Ohme announces reduced electricity prices for EV charging starting April 1st. Smart EV tariffs offer even greater savings... Ohme, one of the UK’s premier dynamic smart charging companies, is shaking ...
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EV SUMMIT 2025 comes to a close: The most important takeaways

That's a wrap for the UK's 2025 EV SUMMIT The UK's 2025 EV SUMMIT has now come to a close, helping to explore the key narrative of Connecting Customers: Driving... That’s a wrap for the UK’s 2025 EV ...
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Be.EV launches new EV charging passes, cutting rates as low as 36p per kWh

Could Be.EV's new allowance-based EV charging subscriptions make sense for high mileage electric car owners? For electric car drivers who rely heavily on the public charging network, UK CPO Be.EV has ...