EVs to be showcased in London to Brighton electric vehicle rally
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by Stephen Brown
3y ago
From the Sinclair C5 to the Jaguar i-Pace – The Big Lemon London to Brighton electric vehicle rally is set to be a showcase of innovation across electric motoring and clean energy. Among the 27 entries received so far, in addition to the C5 and i-Pace, the rally will feature Renault’s electric microcar, the Renault Twizy, solar powered cars, alongside self-build vehicles, including one built from a former chicken coup. The Big Lemon London to Brighton electric vehicle rally will be sponsored by EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. The rally takes pl ..read more
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Octopus launches ‘Electric Dreams’ – An EV leasing company unlocking salary sacrifice for businesses
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by Stephen Brown
3y ago
Adding to its portfolio, the energy provider Octopus has launched a new leasing service – Electric Dreams – offering 100% electric car salary sacrifice schemes, to save employees thousands as they switch to clean green driving. Similar to the popular cycle-to-work scheme, employers can give their staff a highly valuable benefit that is also good for the planet. Drivers already signed up are saving an average of £14,445 over three years, by sacrificing some pre-tax salary in return for a brand new electric car. The benefit is made possible due to incredibly low Benefit in Kind (BiK) tax rates o ..read more
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Pioneering BMW i3 now starting from £33,805 to take advantage of the Plug-in car grant
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by Stephen Brown
3y ago
Prices for the BMW i3 and BMW i3s have been reduced to ensure that customers can continue to benefit from the UK Government Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG) following the redefinition of the grant on 18 March 2021. On the road pricing before grant for the BMW i3 120Ah now starts at £33,805 and £34,805 for the sporty BMW i3s120Ah. There have been no changes to the high levels of standard specification offered on either model. The PiCG offers consumers up to £2,500 off the retail price of vehicles that have CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km and can travel at least 70 miles without any tai ..read more
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Nissan LEAF pricing reduced making all models eligible for the plug-in car grant
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by Stephen Brown
3y ago
Nissan has confirmed price reductions of both 40kWh and 62kWh versions of its award-winning LEAF electric vehicle, effective from April.  For customers looking to purchase the long-range e+ 62kWh version, the price reduction renews the model’s eligibility for the grant, unlocking a saving of £5,265 compared to purchasing at the previous price without the £2,500 PICG support. All grades of LEAF and both battery capacities (40kWh and 62kWh) are eligible for the revised Plug-In Car Grant of £2,500, which is offered on electric vehicles under £35,000 RRP. The 62kWh e+ powertrain provides comb ..read more
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PEUGEOT charges ahead with revised pricing and finance offers for PEUGEOT e-2008 and e-208
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by Stephen Brown
3y ago
With revised pricing for all e-2008 models and enhanced deposit contributions for the e-208 range, Peugoet is latest manufacturer to respond to the recent overhaul of the UK Government’s Plug-in Car Grant. This move follows Citroen, Vauxhall and Kia who have adjusted their prices. The grant has been reduced to £2,500 and is now only available on new electric vehicles costing less than £35,000. The Peugeot e-2008 offers up 206 miles of range (WLTP) PEUGEOT has reduced list prices across the entire e-2008 range to ensure customers can continue to benefit from the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG). A redu ..read more
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Brands respond to Plug-in Car Grant changes with price reductions and new models
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by Stephen Brown
3y ago
The UK Plug-in Car grant aims to stimulate the sales of electric cars by slicing a chunk of the price. Recently the value of the grant was reduced and the number of models eligible dramatically cut.  Any car above £35,000 was no longer eligible for a £2,500 discount. The list of eligible models remains healthy, but it was hoped this would grow as car brands worked on their prices to get their model on the coveted list.  It seems this is already working. Here are latest brands to react to the changes. Citroen The price of the range topping e-C4 has been reduced to bring the whole com ..read more
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5 great electric cars still eligible for the Plug-in Car Grant
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by Stephen Brown
3y ago
Yesterday the UK Government announced immediate changes to the Plug-In car Grant, reducing the value to £2,500 and the number of models eligible. These changes have received much industry criticism, with suggestions the move will stifle the growth of EV sales as drivers are put off making the switch. What’s changed? The value of the grant has been reduced by £500 to £2,500 and is only available on cars under £35,000. The Office for Zero Emissions vehicles (formally OLEV) say this is to focus the discount on more accessible models.  In the statement OZEV said the grant is now updated to “t ..read more
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Select Electric Motor Show brings future tech into focus at British Motor Show in 2021
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by Stephen Brown
3y ago
The British Motor Show is set to arrive at Farnborough International Expo Centre in August with a little extra this year, an entire hall dedicated to electric motoring. The Select Electric Motor Show, sponsored by Select Car Leasing, the UK’s leading vehicle leasing company,  will be held in the previously named Technology Hall and will now incorporate all EV content, future tech, Retro Electric and EV suppliers. The Select Electric Motor Show will display a variety of the latest electric cars with experts on hand to answer consumers’ questions. SEMS will also incorporate The IMI tec ..read more
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MG in premier position as new EV of choice for UK’s greenest taxi fleet
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by Stephen Brown
3y ago
Award-winning Premier Taxis was named GreenFleet Private Hire/Taxi Company of the year thanks to its EV initiative after it began operating electric taxis in 2015. To boost their eco- credentials the firm have added five MG5 EVs to its fleet to replace Toyota Auris Hybrids.  The new additions will be used across the Lancashire firm’s region, as well as airport transfers where the large luggage capacity comes in handy. Premier Taxis Business Manager, Nikita Cutler, said: “The MG5 EV is great as it has a larger luggage capacity.  This will come in handy as these vehicles are viable fo ..read more
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New Vauxhall Corsa-e now available for 48-hour test drives
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by Stephen Brown
3y ago
Vauxhall is offering potential buyers a 48-hour test drive in the all-electric Corsa-e for a limited time only. The ‘Switch it up’ test drive offer runs from now until 1stNovember, and gives potential buyers two full days to experience the all-electric Corsa-e. The offer will particularly help potential first-time electric buyers to find out how easy it is to live with a fully electric vehicle like the Corsa-e. Powered by a 50kWh battery, the Corsa-e comes with a zero-emissions range of up to 209 miles from a single charge and supports up to 100kW rapid charging technology – allowing for an 80 ..read more
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