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UK: Battery electric car registrations rise 8.1% in April
UK registrations of vehicles with a plug rose: plug-in hybrids (PHEV) up 34.1% and battery electric vehicles (BEV) increasing 8.1% to 24,558 units, taking more than a fifth (20.4%) of the market.
Kia lowers EV6 entry price with new £39,235 ‘Air’ entry-level model
Kia UK has introduced a new variant to its popular EV6 line-up, with entry-level ‘Air’ models now benefiting from a Standard Range battery option.
Skoda Elroq vRS priced £46,560 from in the UK
Ahead of its arrival in the UK this summer, Skoda has confirmed final pricing and specifications for the new Elroq vRS – the brand’s fastest-accelerating production model to date.
Polestar UK introduces battery health certificates on pre-owned cars
Polestar UK is introducing battery state of health certificates for its pre-owned Polestar 2 models certifying the useable battery as a percentage.
There are now more than 1.3 million EVs on UK roads
Number of electric vehicles in use hits monumental milestone, passing the one million mark with more than 1.3 million now on the road, up 38.9% year on year.
Ford UK offers free home charging wall box for new EV buyers
As car owners across the UK weigh-up whether to buy an electric vehicle, Ford is launching unique-to-market Ford Power Promise for its new electric vehicle buyers, making it easy for drivers to make the switch.
Volvo UK offers more choice and enhanced performance with new model versions, new trim levels and new technology
Spring brings a wealth of activity across Volvo Cars’ UK model range, extending consumer choice and raising product appeal with new model versions, trim levels and technologies.
BYD UK sells more cars in Q1 2025 than whole of 2024
BYD has set a new sales record in the UK, selling 9,271 cars in Q1 alone. This achievement is not only BYD UK’s most successful quarter since the company introduced passenger cars in March 2023, but also means the company sold more cars in the most recent quarter than the whole of 2024 combined.
Kia EV3 is the best-selling EV in the UK within the retail market in Q1
The Kia EV3 has become the UK's best-selling retail electric vehicle so far this year, powering Kia to its best sales start in the 34 years it's been operating in the UK.
GM opens new UK advanced design studio, showcases Corvette-inspired concept car
General Motors has expanded its global design studio footprint with the official opening of a new advanced design studio in Royal Leamington Spa, about 20 miles from Birmingham.
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