Used EV market
Used EV prices fall as Chinese brands reshape the market
Cheaper new arrivals and heavier discounting are pushing used EV prices down — here’s what to watch (especially battery health).
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Latest EV releases, UK news & new electric cars
Your hub for the latest electric car news in the UK — from brand-new EV launches and upcoming models, to new car brands entering the UK market, technology updates, charging developments and wider EV policy changes.
Articles are written in clear, simple English and focus on what matters most to drivers: real-world range, battery health, running costs, availability, pricing and how each new EV stacks up in a fast-changing market.
Latest articles
Charging & infrastructure
UK EV charger rollout slows despite rising electric car sales
EV adoption is rising, but the pace of public charger growth is easing — why it matters for drivers without home charging.
Charging & infrastructure
Fastned expands ultra-rapid EV charging hubs in the North East
More ultra-rapid hubs should mean quicker stops and fewer queues — a practical boost for North East EV drivers.
EV market trends
UK car industry on course to meet 2025 EV sales targets
Strong registrations suggest targets are within reach — what that could mean for pricing, availability and the used EV market.
Policy & regulation
Transport Committee launches inquiry into accelerating the UK’s EV transition
MPs are scrutinising charging access, affordability and reliability — and the outcomes could shape day-to-day EV ownership.
Policy & running costs
Octopus EV to cover new pay-per-mile tax for existing customers
Octopus EV says existing lease customers won’t pay extra if a mileage-based EV road tax is introduced — what it means for costs.
UK manufacturing • New models
New Nissan Leaf begins production in Sunderland
Nissan has started building the new Leaf at its Sunderland factory — a major milestone for UK EV manufacturing, jobs and domestic supply chains.
New models • Chinese EV brands
XPeng G6 launches in the UK — cheaper than a Tesla Model Y
The XPeng G6 arrives with aggressive pricing and ultra-fast charging claims — here’s what UK buyers should know before considering a new entrant brand.
New models & brands
New electric Ford Fiesta to share Renault 5 platform – what UK drivers should know
Ford is planning a Fiesta-sized electric hatchback based on Renault’s Ampere platform – the same hardware as the Renault 5. Here’s what that could mean for range, pricing and everyday UK driving.
Buying new • Upfront costs
Which cars now qualify for the £3,750 Electric Car Grant?
Four new models now qualify for the full £3,750 discount — here’s what it means for buyers and the used EV market.
Policy & running costs
The new 3p-per-mile EV road tax — what it could mean for your running costs
A clear breakdown of how a distance-based EV tax could affect annual running costs and real-world journeys.
