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
Volkswagen ID 3 facelift confirmed outside and in for March 2023 launch | Autocar
And new software updates.. all needed https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/volkswagen-id-3-facelift-confirmed-march-launch
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo van review
The all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz van offers style and a useful long range for business buyers
Looks good
77kWh battery/ 170kW charging
5-80% charge in around 30 mins
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/id-buzz/359292/volkswagen-id-buzz-cargo-van-review
Ford Pro reveals E-Tourneo Custom with deliveries in mid-2023 to European customers https://www.whichev.net/2022/11/28/ford-pro-reveals-e-tourneo-custom-with-deliveries-in-mid-2023-to-european-customers/
For £10.99 a month non Tesla’s electric cars can use these Superchargers for 35p per kWh (as long as the socket can be reached with a Tesla cable)
Or 49pm other than in the 4pm-8pm peak without subscription
Most public networks cost over 70p
#EV charging
https://myurbancar.com/2022/11/08/easy-fuel-versus-ev-charging-cost-comparison/
DC charging network market update is out
Nearly all major networks outside of 🏴 are well above the 69p Ionity price, which itself is more than petrol
Some good news though
a #EV white knight has appeared, offering charging 49p/kWh or 35p on subscription
https://myurbancar.com/2022/11/08/easy-fuel-versus-ev-charging-cost-comparison/
This is Money with.. yes really.. a very thorough and honest review of their week with a Citroen Ami quadricycle
Only quibble is most owners would probably charge this vehicle every night that it’s driven & start each day with full (but tiny) range👍
https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/electriccars/article-11443201/Can-really-live-Citroen-Ami-dinky-EV-test.html
First Tesla Supercharger open in Northern Ireland. At last. 4 stall, V3, 250kW at the Belfast service centre. https://twitter.com/nievowners/status/1595711401753976832
The new #Belfast #Telsa #Supercharger site is now ON!
#EVANI @Tesla @TeslaOwnersUK
@ElectrekCo @SCOOTERDOLL “I can’t help but feel as if I’m sharing news of a brand new DVD player in the age of streaming. “
Well said. This would’ve been a cool car — last century. #Toyota would’ve been better served if they’d ditched the gas tank, transmission, and engine, then quadrupled the battery.
Toyota premieres 5th-generation Prius plug-in https://electrek.co/2022/11/16/toyota-premieres-5th-generation-prius-plug-in/ by @scooterdoll
GREEN MACHINE! ⚡️ The new @abarthuk 500e electric hot hatch has been unveiled 👉 http://drivelec.uk/abarth500e
The new electric 155hp Abarth 500e unveiled on top of the historic Lingotto building in Turin
@ManicDaddy Excellent choice👍
https://myurbancar.com/2022/08/24/best-electric-cars-in-every-price-range-in-2022/
Tesla shows off Quicksilver Model Y for the first time at Swiss auto show [Video] https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-shows-off-quicksilver-model-y-for-the-first-time-at-swiss-auto-show-video/
Audi has updated its e-tron, giving it a new name: Q8 e-tron, bigger battery option of 106kWh and increased WLTP range of 343 miles. DC rapid charging speeds also raised to 170kW for the top model. Prices TBA.
Full details here: https://www.electrifying.com/blog/article/audi-e-tron-becomes-q8-e-tron-gets-343-mile-range
MG5… now looking a lot better outside and inside now the refreshed models have finally reached UK
Who needs SUVs? ⚡️ We finally drive the refreshed MG5 EV estate in the UK 👉 http://drivelec.uk/MG5
Fuel versus Charging comparison
2 takeaways are:
1)If you want the best value charging in UK go to #Scotland where you can still DC charge at 50kW (time 2admire the scenery) at 30p per kWH
2)If you live in Scotland & don’t drive an EV you are not canny!
https://myurbancar.com/2022/10/31/easy-fuel-versus-ev-charging-cost-comparison/ https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1587127601159618560
A new 🦇 update of our “Fuel versus EV Charging costs comparison
Average cost in our basket is 61.1p per kWh which is 60% up on last year
We have grouped networks in Bands with “E” the most expensive which we estimate always costs more than fuel
https://myurbancar.com/2022/10/17/easy-fuel-versus-ev-charging-cost-comparison/
Gridserve heads up to 360kW speed in trial at Braintree
Gridserve installs UK’s fastest electric vehicle charger http://dlvr.it/Sbzk16
Lotus has announced price and performance details for its new Eletre SUV. And it's great news (if your budget is £90k and you want a minimum of 600bhp).
⚡️ 603 or 905bhp
⚡️ 112kWh battery
⚡️ Up to 373 miles WLTP range
⚡️ £89k - £120k
https://www.electrifying.com/blog/article/more-power-than-six-nissan-leafs-lotus-announces-prices-and-specifications-for-eletre
The #Ora currently known as the “Next Cat” or “Lightening Cat” looks fab inside and out
Roughly Model 3 sized it has a much more luxurious interior
but.. larger battery is around 82kW for less range than M3, while charge speed very slow- just 80kW
https://youtu.be/0E8APLJywpI
