2022-09-02 08:00
The same isn’t true for the electric van market… not yet anyway. The e-LCV market has huge potential for growth, and fits nicely into the logistics networks, particularly for lo… Read More
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2022-08-26 14:40
Mercedes Benz G-Class
There have been only two generations of the “G-Wagon” and it’s been the three-pointed star brand’s pinnacle of toughness throughout its… Read More
2022-08-26 08:00
Charge with renewable electricity
The easiest way to make your EV as green as possible is to charge it with renewably-sourced electricity. Electric cars “cost” more emissions… Read More
2022-08-24 09:25
Freedom of information requests submitted by heycar has lifted the lid on the huge number of Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) penalty charge notices (PCNs) that are being cancelled due to car… Read More
2022-08-22 09:00
Finding ways to earn some extra cash is becoming essential as the cost of living crisis continues to deepen. While no one is able to escape the rising costs, some of these ideas might help t… Read More
2022-08-19 08:00
With many of the best driving routes in rural, often remote, settings, it could seem tricky to get to and drive along the best driving roads with an electric car. But that’s wh… Read More
2022-08-12 10:55
Cross-continent travel is relatively painless and simple, with ferries and trains quickly able to get us Brits across to the mainland. And from there, a network of Autoroutes, Autostrada, Au… Read More
2022-08-12 06:00
Most motor racing is about doing as much as you can possibly get away with, within a certain set of rules. Whether that’s at the top level such as Formula 1, World Rallying, or World E… Read More
2022-08-08 09:00
With a huge choice of fabulous destinations right on our doorstep, a staycation in the UK this bank holiday weekend makes perfect sense. The convenience of simply being able to jump into you… Read More
2022-08-07 09:00
Joining YourParkingSpace
I joined the company a year ago. At that time, I was looking to change my job and join a company that will value me. YourParkingSpace was the last… Read More
2022-08-05 06:00
There are a large number of motorbikes on the market, but far fewer e-motorbikes. With plenty of recent launches though, the tide is turning. In many ways, e-motorbikes offer fewer compromis… Read More
2022-08-03 08:42
We all like a concept car. Some are wacky and clearly never going to be made, but others give a glimpse into what a firm is going to be doing in the future. With electric cars at the forefro… Read More
2022-07-22 06:00
What new-building EV charging rules mean for you
The UK has recently passed a set of regulations that requires all new-build and retrofit homes and commercial properties in England to have… Read More
2022-07-21 09:32
With greater numbers of EVs on the road, more charging is needed, benefitting Gridserve and hundreds of thousands of other electric vehicle drivers.
One common theme for those who drive an… Read More
2022-07-20 00:00
YourParkingSpace, the leading online marketplace for commercially operated and privately owned parking spaces across the UK, has partnered with the tech platform for off-street parking in th… Read More
2022-07-15 12:14
Cleaning up legacy models
While it’s clear that electric cars are the way forward, reducing running-life emissions to practically zero when charged with renewable electricity and cu… Read More
2022-07-13 00:00
2022-07-08 13:04
What is it?
Nissan’s 2nd pure-EV following the Leaf is a family-sized SUV. The Ariya has a range of up to 329 miles on a charge, and comes with a choice of battery sizes and power rat… Read More
2022-07-08 12:52
This is why surveys like the Driver Power are so important. By getting information from people who own and run their cars for a number of years, it’s possible to gather the evidence to… Read More
2022-07-08 06:00
Use regen settings
Electric cars feature a brake energy recuperation system, which actually charges the EV’s battery when slowing down or heading downhill. This is something that ca… Read More
2022-07-01 14:45
Changes to legislation means that zones similar to the one found in London for the past few years can be rolled-out to other cities in the country. The basic aim is to restrict the access of… Read More
2022-07-01 06:00
If there’s any doubt as to how much Goodwood has embraced electric cars - and vice versa - the top two fastest cars to ever complete the hillclimb course are both electric.
This… Read More
2022-06-28 09:08
During the last month, we celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week, contributing by raising money for the amazing charity text support service, Shout. Now that the week is over, it does not m… Read More
2022-06-28 09:08
During the last month, we celebrated the Mental Health Awareness month contributing by raising money for the amazing Mental Health charity Give us a Shout. But, that does not mean we sh… Read More
2022-06-28 09:08
During the last month, we celebrated the Mental Health Awareness month contributing by raising money for the amazing Mental Health charity Give us a Shout. But, that does not mean we sh… Read More
2022-06-24 06:00
Increasingly - and correctly - vehicle emissions are being looked at to include the manufacturing emissions as well as fuel output. It means people can get a handle on how green their car ac… Read More
2022-06-17 10:26
For a car to be connected, it requires some form of internet connection, and the ability to change settings or control systems remotely. This is typically carried out through the use of a bu… Read More
2022-06-17 06:00
Long trips are being made in the UK with increasing regularity, but what about travelling abroad? We look at what you might need to know if taking an electric car onto mainland Europe.
Diff… Read More
2022-06-10 15:40
This reduces the OTR price of a new electric car by up to £1,500, providing it meets certain range criteria and costs less than £32,000 RRP. We highlight the best electric cars e… Read More
2022-06-10 06:00
Yes… but it’s not that simple
In general, an electric car is the same as a conventional car, so could tow a trailer. However, very few electric cars are currently set up and ra… Read More
2022-06-03 06:00
Electric car sales are booming, with every major manufacturer in the market - and increasing numbers of smaller brands too - committing seriously to EVs. There are cost benefits for buyers… Read More
2022-05-27 13:57
The Highway Code is set to introduce a series of changes from summer 2022 which will establish regulations to allow the introduction of autonomous vehicles on UK roads by the end of the year… Read More
2022-05-27 06:00
YourParkingSpace takes a look at those networks that are currently the largest, plus those that we expect are going to become prominent players over the next few years.
All statistics come… Read More
2022-05-20 16:46
Alfa Romeo Tonale - Mid 2022
A mid-sized SUV from Alfa Romeo may not be what the purists want, but having one on sale will help keep money coming into the coffers to develop the more &ldquo&hell…Read More
2022-05-20 06:00
EV fuel savings
Rises in electricity costs have been widely reported, which is clearly having a large impact on the cost of running an electric vehicle. However, this is also matched by pri… Read More
2022-05-12 06:00
Electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions when driven, so are significantly greener per mile than a comparable petrol or diesel model. But to truly discover how green an electric car… Read More
2022-05-06 10:49
YourParkingSpace has collaborated with sustainability consultants, Circular Ecology, to measure and offset the carbon emitted by every driver at the car park, launching the world's first car… Read More
2022-05-06 06:00
The self-styled Festival of Electric Vehicles and Green Energy, Fully Charged Live has turned itself into a major focus point of the show calendar in just a few short and Covid-impacted year… Read More
2022-04-29 06:00
Although electric vehicles are nothing new - they were more developed at one stage than those using petrol engines - it is only in the past decade or so that electric cars have been focused… Read More
2022-04-22 06:00
Many people are aware that electric cars can bring not only financial benefits, but environmental ones too. But in what way do electric cars reduce your carbon footprint? We outline the key… Read More
2022-04-15 06:00
This week it is the turn of Osprey Charging’s Dora Clarke, Head of Marketing and Communications for the public charging network.
Osprey is one of the largest public rapid chargi… Read More
2022-04-08 06:00
On paper, charging times are simple. Charge points are given a rating in kW, showing how much power it can supply in an hour. And EV batteries have capacity in kWh, so why not simply divide… Read More
2022-04-01 06:00
YourParkingSpace has looked dived into the vehicle registration figures published each quarter by the Department for Transport, which breaks down all models that are on the road during each… Read More
2022-03-28 11:36
At the launch of the new Civic, Honda has revealed plans to expand its European line-up to the largest it has been for years, with all models electrified at the very least.
Amongst… Read More
2022-03-25 13:27
The UK Government has announced its Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, with one of the key elements being the roll out of 300,000 public chargers by 2030.
Also included in the plans… Read More
2022-03-25 06:00
For many, an electric car will be a very different type of vehicle from one you are used to. Refuelling is significantly changed, and there are a number of things you can set up to make your… Read More
2022-03-21 09:11
Maserati has announced that its Folgore fully-electric strategy will be completed by 2025, with the Italian manufacturer’s first pure-electric model due to arrive next year.
The first… Read More
2022-03-18 15:17
Audi has revealed the A6 Avant e-tron concept, a “production-oriented” model that has a range of up to 435 miles on a charge.
Built on a new PPE platform for the group, the A6 A… Read More
2022-03-18 09:05
Polestar has presented the O2, a concept convertible model, indicating what is likely to be a hero model for the Swedish electric brand.
Taking a number of themes from the Precept conecpt … Read More
2022-03-18 06:00
EV - Electric Vehicle
An electric vehicle is one that can be driven on electric power alone, rather than petrol, diesel, or LPG; simple really. Except there are sub-sets of electric vehicle… Read More
2022-03-11 06:00
Is an electric car difficult to drive? Are they slow or unreliable? What’s different about driving them? Here, YourParkingSpace looks at just what it’s like to driven an electric… Read More
2022-03-08 10:55
A recent Tech Nation report revealed that 77% of tech companies have director roles filled by males, with some stats suggesting that only 19% of the tech workforce are females. As well as th… Read More
2022-03-04 06:00
Regenerative braking is a feature found on electric and hybrid cars that captures kinetic energy that would otherwise be wasted to charge a battery and improve efficiency.
If you’ve l… Read More
2022-03-02 09:16
Kia's EV6 has won the prestigious Car of the Year 2022 title, beating the Renualt Megane E-Tech and Hyundai Ioniq 5 to crown an all-electric top three.
The odds of that happening were alway… Read More
2022-02-28 10:58
Fisker's Ocean has made its debut on European soil at the Mobile World Congress currently taking place in Barcelona.
Featuring a range of 275 miles on a charge, the all-electric SUV will ha… Read More
2022-02-25 06:00
With the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars getting ever closer - just eight years away now - increasing numbers of drivers are considering electric cars.
Although there will sti… Read More
2022-02-23 10:34
Nissan has unveiled the latest version of its best-selling Leaf, with the electric hatchback given a mid-life update for 2022.
Now featuring Nissan's new logo, a modified front end to fit i… Read More
2022-02-18 06:00
To highlight the relatively affordable nature of some EVs, we’ve found the cheapest ten electric cars available as new in the UK.
We have excluded the likes of the Renault Twizy and C… Read More
2022-02-11 06:00
Electric vehicles have huge battery packs; about as large as you’re likely to every come across outside of an industrial setting. And batteries store energy for use at a later time. So… Read More
2022-02-08 14:23
DS Automobiles has launched its E-Tense Performance prototype, a moving high-performance laboratory for its electric vehicle development.
Based strongly on the French brand’s champion… Read More
2022-02-07 10:07
MG continues to improve its popular electric vehicle offering with the addition of the ZS EV Standard Range. The all-electric SUV comes in beneath the Long Range model, and offers a range of… Read More
2022-02-04 06:00
Here we give a few tips and pointers to make sure that you are driving an electric car that makes a discernible reduction to your personal carbon (and other emissions) footprint.
Charging y… Read More
2022-01-28 06:00
A common argument against electric cars is that they cost too much. It’s true that the upfront asking price for electric vehicles remains slightly higher than comparable petrol or dies… Read More
2022-01-25 10:58
Mini has launched a new factory-supported electrification programme for owners of original-shape Minis, converting the classic models to pure-electric vehicles.
The background behind the co… Read More
2022-01-24 10:38
Porsche’s all-electric estate, the Taycan Sport Turismo, has been rolled out across the entire model range. Having recently been introduced on the Taycan GTS model alone, the estate op… Read More
2022-01-21 06:00
What does kWh mean?
Kilowatt hour - kWh - is a measure of battery capacity. The equivalent in a petrol or diesel car would be the capacity of the fuel tank; usually measured in litres, or g… Read More
2022-01-17 17:16
Citroen has launched the new C5 X in the UK, with pricing and specifications confirmed. The new model will sit at the top of Citroen's line-up, and will include a plug-in hybrid model.
The… Read More
2022-01-14 06:00
The issue of electric vehicle driving range is largely obsolete these days, with a huge variety of distances available, from anything around the 100 mile mark to more than 450 miles possible… Read More
2022-01-14 06:00
The issue of electric vehicle driving range is largely obsolete these days, with a huge variety of distances available, from anything around the 100 mile mark to more than 450 miles possible… Read More
2022-01-11 15:52
The new Mercedes-Benz eVito has been revealed, now fitted with a 66 kWh battery pack, enabling a range of up to 162 miles on a charge.
Rapid charging at up to 80 kW is also fitted to the eV… Read More
2022-01-11 13:04
Skoda's latest electric model - the Enyaq Coupe iV - has been teased ahead of its debut on 31st January. The coupe-SUV is a sleeker take on the already popular Enyaq iV.
With a redesigned r… Read More
2022-01-07 07:00
Although the electric vehicle market is growing quickly, this hasn’t always been the case. In fact, the first mass-market EV only arrived in the UK around 11 years ago, so the electric… Read More
2022-01-05 12:39
Mercedes-Benz has claimed that it's set new efficiency benchmarks with its Vision EQXX concept, with the sleek, all-electric saloon capable of achieving a "real-world range of more than 620… Read More
2021-12-31 06:00
More choice
One of the most important steps forward the electric vehicle industry has taken in the past 12 months is the amount of new models that have made it to market.
The crucial thing… Read More
2021-12-24 06:00
What grants are available?
Because the price of electric cars is a little more than comparable petrol or diesel models, there has been a grant available from the UK Government for a number… Read More
2021-12-17 07:00
In the past year alone the elelectric vehicle market has shot forward. The UK's sales figures have almost doubled from 2020, reaching 163,000 units for pure-EV sales in the first 11 months o… Read More
2021-12-16 14:13
The UK Plug-in Car Grant has been reduced as of 15th December 2021, dropping the support from national government to £1,500. This has reduced from the previous level of £2,500, a… Read More
2021-12-10 08:26
Although range is often focused on, it’s likely that as electric cars get longer ranges, efficiency will come under the spotlight again, just as miles per gallon remains a key metric f… Read More
2021-12-03 12:42
The Polestar 3 has been presented to the public in camouflage at an event held in New York for the press and investors in the Swedish brand.
Volvo’s electrified performance arm will b… Read More
2021-12-03 08:40
There is set to be plenty of development over the next five years in EV charging, with some ideas already a fair way down the line, and others just starting out.
Of course, the focus is on… Read More
2021-11-26 08:05
Air quality and emissions
Emissions are a big issue worldwide in contributing to climate change, so the good news for electric cars is that there are no tailpipe emissions - partly because… Read More
2021-11-23 14:08
The Kia EV9 has received its public debut at the LA Auto Show, showcasing a large all-electric SUV concept which will pave the way for a full production model within the next year or two.
B… Read More
2021-11-22 16:18
Porsche has launched the Taycan Sport Turismo, adding an estate version to the pure-EV line-up which already includes the Taycan performance saloon and Taycan Cross Turismo crossover-es… Read More
2021-11-19 08:53
Having successfully turned the tide from internal combustion to electric vehicles in their homeland, a number of Chinese start-ups are now planning on taking their wares to other countries… Read More
2021-11-18 08:58
Black Friday is usually associated with hectic crowds, chaos and amazingly good deals. Some feel overwhelmed and anxious about the looming uncertainty of this unique day, but there are ways… Read More
2021-11-12 09:47
For months now, sales of new electric vehicles have outgrown those of petrol, diesel, or hybrid models, and by a significant margin. There are now almost 345,000 pure-EVs on the road in the… Read More
2021-11-04 10:19
VW has unveiled its ID.5 coupe-SUV, with three motor options set to arrive on the sleek EV. Standard ID.5 models will be powered by a single electric motor on the rear axle, whilst the ID.5… Read More
2021-11-04 09:42
A new pure-electric hatchback from Ora will arrive in the UK early next year, with a range of 261 miles on a charge and low price.
A choice of batteries will be available, with a 63 kWh pac… Read More
2021-11-04 07:00
kW and kWh
Much of the EV world revolves around a core metric - kilowatts (kW). This is used to measure both the power output of the electric motor(s), plus the power - and therefore speed… Read More
2021-10-29 09:36
YourParkingSpace is passionate about revitalising the parking industry with ingenious solutions and innovative hardware. Our Intelligent Payment Kiosk helps to modernise old payment options… Read More
2021-10-29 08:26
Road travel has changed dramatically within the last 100 years and with developing environmental damage and a growing population, it is likely that road travel will continue to change. As we… Read More
2021-10-29 08:13
Car parks are a true staple of any industry, helping to draw customers from far and wide into a variety of businesses. Despite their value, car parks across the UK are beginning to diminish… Read More
2021-10-29 07:15
Toyota has launched the bZ4X, the first in a series of cars from a new bZ - beyond Zero - sub-brand of electric vehicles.
Based on a new e-TNGA platform developed by Toyota and Subaru… Read More
2021-10-29 06:09
“Electric cars are all well and good, but they don’t drive far enough for me”. Sound familiar? It may be something you’ve said, or something heard from someone else… Read More
2021-10-27 14:33
Car parks are an integral part of any shopping centre, offering safety and accessibility to a wide range of customers. It is vital that parking hardware is implemented smoothly and swiftly… Read More
2021-10-27 09:49
The next Range Rover has been revealed, with two new plug-in hybrid versions amongst the offerings from the new luxury SUV.
Now available with a choice of two PHEV systems, there will also… Read More
2021-10-27 08:41
Citroen's Ami Cargo has now been confirmed for official UK sale, with the compact electric vehicle following on from its passenger car counterpart in attracting enough interest from buyers… Read More
2021-10-22 09:06
Pollution levels in the capital have been reaching dangerously high levels for many years now, and although studies have shown that levels of pollution have been steadily decreasing since 20… Read More
2021-10-22 08:39
When non-essential shops reopened after months of lengthy restrictions, many of us rejoiced, knowing that we could get back to what we love. Every brick and mortar business values foot… Read More
2021-10-22 08:19
Marketing has quickly become an impenetrable part of any successful business, with company leaders focusing titanic amounts of effort and resources into this sector. But as time progresses… Read More
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