David NicholsonMyUrbanCar twitter feed gives you regular updates on the latest news and reviews for electric and plugin cars and vans in the UK. You can see the latest ones here even if you aren’t on Twitter
BMW i3 to cease production in July after nine years | Autocar
BMW confirmed production of the i3 surpassed the 200,000 mark in October 2021. By the end of production in July 2022, officials expect it to have surpassed 250,000 units https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/bmw-i3-cease-production-july-after-nine-years
Citroën UK has introduced an XL version of its fully electric ë-Berlingo Flair XTR van giving it seven seats for increased practicality. https://www.whichev.net/2022/01/28/citroen-expands-e-berlingo-range-with-new-flair-xtr-xl-seven-seater/ #renewablenergy #evs #evcharging #electricvehicles
Tesla Model Y UK - Hands on First Impressions (as a Model 3 Owner) https://youtu.be/-oF37Vl_a34 via @YouTube
How much range will you get in the coldest wettest UK conditions in the current
£43k Tesla Model 3 RWD
£49k Tesla Dual motor long range
£59k performance
Recent update to the RWD base model mean it’s a lot closer than you’d think
All do much much better over 15c
New Tesla Model 3 Standard LFP v Long Range v Performance - real world range and charging compared SIDE-BY-SIDE!
Link: ➡️ https://youtu.be/xEuLK9GrnyA
I’ve just serviced this @SKODAUK Enyaq for @SteveTheOab in Norfolk. 7 months old and 22k miles covered to date. Remember folks, EVs can’t cover big mileage.
Shell has ripped out fuel pumps at a forecourt in West London to open its first all-electric charging hub. The new site in Fulham features nine 175kW chargers, a full canopy, shop and cafe. And it looks fan-bloomin-tastic.
Full details: https://www.electrifying.com/blog/article/shell-rips-out-fuel-pumps-to-open-first-charging-hub
Breaking news
The era of @ElecHighway @GRIDSERVE_HQ 30p flat rate per kW is over as the company adjusts to market rates
Still reasonable value & probably vital to fund big new investments in the middle of a surge in energy costs
Effective from this week, we're having to adjust the pricing of both our medium-power and high-power 350kW EV chargers. Full details here: https://gridserve.com/2022/01/11/new-pricing-structure-for-gridserve-electric-highway/
Next up with a price cut it’s @CitroenUK’s lovely ë-C4 — now starting at £28,495 (after the plug-in grant).
https://www.media.stellantis.com/uk-en/citroen/press/citroen-uk-announces-revised-new-e-c4-electric-line-up-for-2022
Vauxhall and Citroen have slashed prices on their van-based electric cars. The cuts means the UK's cheapest 7-seater electric car is now the Vauxhall Combo-e Life, which now costs £30,110 inc grant.
Useless stat of the day: that's £4,301 per seat...
https://www.electrifying.com/blog/article/magnificent-seven-vauxhall-and-citroen-cut-prices-to-deliver-the-uk-s-cheapest-all-electric-seven-seaters
Less than a month to go before Oxfords small clean air zone begins. Will you pay?
Got a petrol or diesel - yes✅
Is it ULEZ compliant- still yes✅
“Self charging” hybrids - oh yes✅
Plugin hybrid - yup✅
Only fully electric cars or bikes are exempt✅
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/19826382.everything-need-know-oxfords-zero-emission-zone/
From February 2022 the #Oxford Zero Emission Zone starts operation
At first #ZEZ applies small number of streets & all cars & motorcycles pay if not fully electric or FCEV
Charges vary according to emissions & double by 2025 to a max for £20
Not clear if EVs need to register
We’ve always thought that in the #MG EV range the ZS was the looker & the MG5 was the awkward looking ugly duckling
After a much needed refresh new #MG5s are about to arrive with a smart new front & rear & great interior.. is the MG5 becoming a swan? 🦢
https://youtu.be/FCx0QTMPGfo
Breaking news - Petrol & diesel combustion deleted
Stellantis brands Opel (Vauxhall), Citroën & Peugeot will now only offer electric versions of their passenger van models inc Combo Life, Vivaro Combi and Zafira Life & equivalents
More⚡️less💨 https://www.electrive.com/2022/01/07/stellantis-brands-to-only-offer-vans-with-electric-drives/
Best Electric cars in every price range – My Urban Car
Now updated for 2021.. and including a few EVs to avoid and why https://myurbancar.com/2022/01/05/best-electric-cars-in-every-price-range/
⚡️UK sales of electric cars grew by 75% in 2021
⚡️ More BEVs sold in 2021 than in previous 5 yrs combined
⚡️ 191k battery electric cars sold in 2021
⚡️ #tesla Model 3 was UK's 2nd biggest seller overall
⚡️ Model 3, Kia e-Niro and VW ID.3 top electric chart
https://www.electrifying.com/blog/article/sales-of-electric-cars-soar-by-75-in-2021
Best Electric cars in every price range – My Urban Car
We’ve updated our recommendations to reflect some new arrivals and model updates especially the Model 3 RWD and the MG ZS that have gained a lot of extra range https://myurbancar.com/2022/01/05/best-electric-cars-in-every-price-range/
The BMW i4
Does it compete with a Tesla Model 3?
Close to the Teslas on performance & range
Handles better
Early reports suggest efficiency is good
Hatch
But
No superchargers
Costs more & then also needs a long & pricey trawl through the BMW options list to match Model 3 spec
BMW i4 2022 First Look Review https://www.whichev.net/2022/01/04/bmw-i4-2022-first-look-review/ #renewablenergy #evs #evcharging #electricvehicles
We must come together to combat the climate crisis. #DontLookUp and @CountUsInSocial have compiled steps you can take to get involved: http://count-us-in.com/dontlookup
Fifth Gear Recharged north coast 500 in an Ioniq 5
Engaging piece with Rory Reid & Vicki Butler Henderson
They can’t resist a bit of “media induced range anxiety” by not charging when they could but its informative, engaging & positive
https://youtu.be/ZJWTMt1g8eY
Thinking about buying a wall charger for your new electric car? The government is withdrawing the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme from the end of March 2022, which could add more than £350 to the cost.
More info and key dates here: https://www.electrifying.com/blog/article/don-t-take-grants-for-granted-why-you-need-to-buy-now-to-get-the-biggest-savings
