Author: Moira Shortle

Cornwall Council has secured £5.5 million in funding from the UK Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund to install up to 2,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the county, with a focus on improving access in rural and underserved areas. Installation of the new charging infrastructure will begin in 2025, with the initial rollout targeting council-owned car parks. Subsequent phases will introduce on-street charging for the first time as part of Cornwall’s wider public transport strategy. The council said it is prioritising affordable, lower-powered residential solutions to support the transition to EVs. The funding aims to address a…

Skoda Auto, a unit of Germany’s Volkswagen Group, reported a nearly 12% rise in first-half operating profit to 1.3 billion euros ($1.52 billion) on Monday, supported by strong demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The Czech automaker said revenue rose nearly 12% year-on-year to 15.1 billion euros, while global deliveries increased 14% to 509,400 vehicles in the January–June period. Electrified vehicles made up about 23% of total deliveries, up from 9.4% a year earlier. Chief Executive Klaus Zellmer said customers had placed more than 120,000 orders for the brand’s all-electric Enyaq and Elroq models by the end of June.…

Nevoya, a U.S.-based electric trucking startup focused on artificial intelligence, has raised $9.3 million in seed funding to expand its logistics operations and accelerate the deployment of its proprietary zero-emissions freight platform. The funding round was led by Lowercarbon Capital and included participation from Floating Point, LMNT Ventures, Third Sphere, Stepchange, Never Lift, and several angel investors, including Qasar Younis, CEO of Applied Intuition. The company is developing an AI-native, fully electric trucking operation built from the ground up to reduce emissions and improve operational efficiency in the U.S. freight market. Nevoya’s platform includes a proprietary Transportation Management System (TMS)…

Nissan has launched an updated version of its EV charging app, Nissan Charge, offering users access to more than one million public charge points across Europe through the integration of Octopus Energy’s Electroverse platform. The move aims to simplify and expand electric vehicle (EV) charging for Nissan drivers across the continent. The Electroverse platform, developed by Octopus Energy, claims to provide access to 80% of public EV chargers across Europe, covering over 40 countries. Major charging networks included in the platform are IONITy, Allego, Aral Pulse, Fastned, and TotalEnergies. The integration means that Nissan Charge users can now utilize Electroverse’s…

The UK government has introduced a new grant scheme aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial transport by funding charging infrastructure at fleet depots. The Depot Charging Scheme, which opened on 16 July 2025, will run until 28 November 2025 or until funds are exhausted. The initiative offers financial support to public and private sector fleet operators seeking to install EV charging points at their depot sites. Applicants can receive up to £1 million per application, covering up to 75% of the costs associated with charge point installation, including necessary civil engineering work. “The grant aims…

BP has agreed to sell its entire network of petrol stations and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the Netherlands to local energy company Catom, marking a full exit from its retail operations in the country. The transaction, expected to close by the end of 2025, includes around 300 petrol stations and all assets under the BP Pulse charging business. The deal extends beyond the expected sale of conventional fuel stations. BP confirmed that the transaction also includes its EV charging operations, comprising charging stations located at service stations, 15 standalone charging hubs, eight additional charging parks currently in development,…

Chinese carmaker SAIC has unveiled its premium electric vehicle brand IM Motors in the UK under the MG badge, introducing the IM 5 saloon and IM 6 SUV with prices starting at £39,450 (around €45,700). The launch marks the brand’s first commercial entry into Europe following its showcase debut at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show. The IM 5 and IM 6 were presented at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and are due to appear in MG dealerships across the UK in the coming months, according to British automotive publication Autocar. The IM brand – short for “Intelligence in Motion” –…

Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing platform, has launched a pilot program in Singapore to trial an autonomous electric shuttle bus developed in partnership with South Korea-based autonomous technology company Autonomous A2Z (A2Z). The initiative marks the first deployment of A2Z’s autonomous driving system in Singapore. The pilot involves an electric shuttle bus retrofitted with A2Z’s full-stack autonomous software, hardware, and Grab’s in-house Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Equipped with eleven sensors—including multiple long-range LiDAR units, radar, and high-definition cameras—the vehicle is capable of scanning its environment in real-time. A safety algorithm is embedded in the system to bring the bus…

The BMW Group delivered 220,540 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in the first half of 2025, a 15.7% increase over the same period last year. While the group maintained positive momentum, growth in the second quarter slowed significantly, raising questions about the outlook for the remainder of the year. In the second quarter, BMW Group delivered 111,027 electric cars across its BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce brands. This marks a modest 2.9% increase compared to Q2 2024. The growth rate is notably down from the 32.4% year-on-year increase seen in the first quarter, when the group delivered 109,516 BEVs. The slower pace suggests…

BP Pulse, the electric vehicle charging subsidiary of oil major BP, will withdraw from the UK’s commercial workplace charging market, opting instead to prioritize growth in consumer-facing EV hubs and forecourt installations. The company has informed existing customers of the strategic shift, which effectively halts any new workplace charging projects in the UK. BP Pulse said it will continue to honour current agreements, including maintenance and warranty obligations. This includes its existing infrastructure deal with logistics provider DPD, signed in December, under which more than 31 sites were upgraded across cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, and Middleton. Fleet…

A recent survey by UK car care brand Autoglym has found that 21% of drivers fear they may be electrocuted while washing an electric vehicle (EV), highlighting ongoing misconceptions about EV safety among the public. The study, which questioned over 1,000 UK motorists, found the concern particularly prevalent among younger respondents. Some 46% of those aged 25–34 and 40% of those aged 18–24 said they agreed with the statement: “If I were to wash an electric car, I fear there might be a risk of receiving an electric shock.” Geographically, the fears were most pronounced in London, where 46% of…

The U.S. electric vehicle (EV) tax credit program will come to an end on September 30 following the passage of sweeping tax and budget legislation by Congress on Thursday, a move expected to affect consumer demand and future EV adoption. The legislation discontinues the $7,500 tax credit for new EV purchases and the $4,000 credit for used EVs. Both incentives have played a central role in driving EV growth in recent years. Analysts expect a near-term surge in EV sales before the credits expire, followed by a significant slowdown. The elimination of the credits marks a shift in U.S. policy,…