Electric Vehicles
Electric car news for UK drivers: EV grants and incentives, vehicle tax on electric cars, public charging and home chargers, and the rules on the switch away from new petrol and diesel cars. Desk editor: Alex Ivy (AiMotoring).
Pavement EV charging for renters and flat dwellers: what to know
If you rent or live in a flat without a driveway, on-street charging is growing across England. Here is what it could mean for your costs and your next steps.
EV charging cable pavement rules in conservation areas
No new ban on pavement cables has been announced, but electric vehicle charging in conservation areas faces extra planning checks, and a government consultation could change the process.
Quiet electric cars a danger to blind pedestrians, campaigners warn
A Swindon guide dog owner says silent electric vehicles are a pedestrian safety risk. The charity Guide Dogs wants the UK's warning-sound rules tightened.
Jaguar Type 01 electric car price UK: £130,000 and a big gamble
Experts call the Type 01 'make or break' for Jaguar, which starts at £130,000 in the UK. Here is how early reviews, rivals and the price compare for British buyers.
UK EV sales September 2026 record; six in ten drivers sway others
Six in ten EV drivers say they have persuaded someone else to switch to an EV, as September registrations hit a record 99,201 and the Hyundai Ioniq 3 opened for UK orders.
About our Electric Vehicles coverage
We report government and industry announcements and explain the practical costs and rules for drivers.