Electric cars
Coverage of Electric cars in the Nexus archive.
- Best new electric cars for every kind of driver: I've tried more than 80 models and these are my top 7 choices - from the longest range to an £18,995 budget buy
The article highlights the top 7 new electric cars for various drivers, based on testing over 80 models. It emphasizes a long-range option and a budget-friendly model priced at £18,995.
- The 10 fastest-selling used cars and they're all electric or hybrid
The article highlights the 10 fastest-selling used cars, all of which are electric or hybrid models. It emphasizes a growing trend in the used car market favoring eco-friendly vehicles.
- The Real Key to EV Adoption Is Home Charging
The article highlights that while electric vehicles (EVs) are often marketed with metrics like range and battery size, home charging is the most critical factor for EV adoption. The author tested a Volkswagen ID. Buzz and a Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition to emphasize the importance of home charging.
- Jaguar Land Rover prepares for huge electric car rollout by giving customers access to 75,000 UK chargers
Jaguar Land Rover is preparing for a large-scale electric car rollout by providing customers with access to 75,000 charging points across the UK.
- Three in ten new cars are electric as rising fuel prices increase demand for plug-in vehicles
Three in ten new cars are electric, with rising fuel prices driving increased demand for plug-in vehicles.
- Electric Cars Outsell Gasoline in Uruguay for the First Time
Electric cars have outsold gasoline vehicles in Uruguay for the first time, driven by the region's highest fuel prices. The government is moving to reduce electric vehicle tax breaks as part of this shift.
- Delhi government clears EV policy: Electric cars under ₹30 lakh to be exempt from road tax, registration fees
Delhi government approved an EV policy exempting electric cars under ₹30 lakh from road tax and registration fees. From January 1, 2027, only electric autorickshaws will be registered, and petrol/CNG two-wheelers will be phased out, replaced by electric two-wheelers by April 1, 2028.
- VOLTAGE: Energy decisions crunch time
The article discusses upcoming energy decisions focusing on grid infrastructure, post-2030 decarbonisation efforts, and the role of electric vehicles in shaping future energy policies.
- President Zardari gives assent to finance bill outlining budget for FY2026-27
President Asif Ali Zardari approved the Finance Bill, 2026, outlining the Rs17.5718.8 trillion budget for FY2026-27. The bill includes tax reforms, exemptions for electric vehicles and mineral water, and amendments from the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance. The National Assembly passed the budget after rejecting opposition amendments.
- Donald Trump — EV salesman extraordinaire
Donald Trump is portrayed as an EV salesman, with the article humorously noting that electric cars go vrooom.
- British households not electrifying fast enough, says government climate adviser
A government climate adviser warns that British households are not transitioning to electrification quickly enough. The report highlights that adopting heat pumps and electric cars could reduce energy bills and mitigate price shocks.
- CCC: Faster electrification of UK will ‘put money back into people’s pockets’
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) claims faster electrification in the UK can reduce energy bills and enhance energy security. It warns that delaying electrification of transport, heating, and industry risks missing net-zero targets, with 17% of required emissions cuts unaddressed by current plans. The report highlights progress but notes slow implementation and rising emissions in transport and electricity sectors.
- Charging ahead: EVs outpace growth predictions
Electric vehicles are becoming cheaper, more efficient, and capable of longer travel distances. China is leading the transition to EVs, while Europe and other countries are rapidly catching up.
- Chile’s Fuel Shock Is Quietly Turning Drivers Toward Electric Cars
Chile's recent steep fuel-price increases have driven drivers toward electric cars, with sales quadrupling between 2023 and 2025 to about four percent of the market.
- UK urged not to further weaken EV rules as CO2 impact revealed
UK vehicles will emit an extra 17m tonnes of CO2 by 2030 due to a loophole allowing more plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Campaigners urge the government to resist weakening electric car sale rules, while parts of the car industry call for a second review of regulations requiring increasing electric vehicle sales.
- More than one in four new car sales are electric as market shift away from petrol and diesel accelerates
Over 25% of new car sales are now electric as the market transitions away from petrol and diesel. The shift reflects accelerating adoption of electric vehicles in the automotive industry.
- Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain
High fuel prices are pushing more Indians to adopt electric vehicles, increasing the case for EVs in the third-largest auto market. However, challenges remain in the EV adoption process.
- Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain
High fuel prices are increasing interest in electric cars in India, the world's third-largest auto market, though challenges remain.
- Real stories show how electric cars save money on gas and fit real life
The article discusses a series sponsored by Electric for All highlighting how switching to electric vehicles can lead to significant long-term savings on gas and fit into real-life scenarios.
- Real stories show how electric cars save money on gas and fit real life
The article discusses real-life examples of electric cars saving money on gas and fitting into daily life, as part of a series sponsored by Electric for All. It highlights significant savings over the vehicle's lifespan by switching to an EV.
- Real stories show how electric cars save money on gas and fit real life
The article discusses how switching to electric vehicles (EVs) can lead to significant savings on gas over the vehicle's lifespan, as highlighted in a series sponsored by Electric for All.
- Real stories show how electric cars save money on gas and fit real life
The article highlights how switching to electric vehicles can lead to significant long-term savings on gas, as explored in the 'Driving Into the Future' series sponsored by Electric for All.
- On-street EV charging in UK is postcode lottery as drivers face council objections
On-street EV charging in the UK faces resistance from over 20 local authorities due to safety, legal, and parking concerns, despite government support. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband advocates for charger gullies to reduce costs, but many households may be excluded as councils block their installation.
- Rachel Reeves' pay-per-mile tax on electric cars will create unfair 'postcode penalty'
Rachel Reeves has proposed a pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles, which is claimed to result in an unfair 'postcode penalty'. The policy aims to address road usage but may disproportionately affect certain areas.
- Two in five cars on sale in Britain now electric - but half our readers say they'll NEVER buy one
Two in five cars on sale in Britain are now electric, but half of the readers surveyed claim they will never purchase an electric vehicle. This highlights a growing market presence for electric cars despite public resistance.
- Outspoken GOP congresswoman attacks boy aged TEN after he wrote letter pleading with her to back electric cars, leaving child's mom infuriated
A GOP congresswoman attacked a 10-year-old boy who wrote a letter asking her to support electric cars. The boy's mother is infuriated by the congresswoman's response. The incident has sparked controversy and outrage.
- Electric car sales soar 51% in mainland Europe as Iran war drives up fuel prices
Electric car sales in mainland Europe rose 51% in March 2024, with 224,000 new EVs registered, driven by higher fuel prices due to the Iran war. Total EV registrations reached 500,000 in Q1 2024, a 33.5% increase from the previous year.
- New electric cars may look expensive but here's why they are CHEAPER to buy than petrol versions
New electric cars, despite higher upfront costs, are revealed to be cheaper than petrol versions due to lower operating expenses and incentives. The article highlights long-term savings and potential government subsidies as key factors.