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4 weeks ago | 
evpowered.co.uk | Richard Alvin |Phil Huff |George East |Matt Allan
Lotus is set to become a single, unified company once more as parent firm Geely merges the brand’s British sports car operation with its Chinese electric vehicle business, Lotus Technology. The two divisions have operated separately since Geely spun off Lotus Technology ahead of its planned stock market listing in 2023.
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4 weeks ago | 
evpowered.co.uk | Phil Huff |George East |Matt Allan |Richard Alvin
We find out if this newcomer to the eLCV market can offering anything new to challenge the dominance of Ford and StellantisFarizon may be a new name in the UK van market, but its parent company, Geely, is a giant in the automotive world, producing millions of vehicles each year.
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1 month ago | 
evpowered.co.uk | Matt Allan |George East |Phil Huff |Richard Alvin
How Renault is building its EVs better, faster and cheaper in its French homelandNot that long ago Renault was in a bit of a rut. It was churning out largely forgettable hybrid SUVs and fading into the background of an increasingly noisy automotive sector. Now, just a few years later, it’s one of the most exciting and innovative EV brands out there, impressing with award-winning cars like the characterful Renault 5 and practical Scenic, offering class-leading style, usability and value.
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1 month ago | 
evpowered.co.uk | Richard Alvin |George East |Phil Huff |Matt Allan
James Barclay, the long-standing team principal of Jaguar TCS Racing and managing director of JLR Motorsport, is set to leave Jaguar Land Rover at the end of the current Formula E season, the company has confirmed. Barclay will officially step down from his roles on 1 August 2025, with JLR stating that he is leaving to take up “an exciting role outside our business.” His successor has not yet been announced, and no timeline has been given for a replacement.
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1 month ago | 
evpowered.co.uk | George East |Phil Huff |Matt Allan
The upcoming Easter bank holiday will see 19 million Easter road-trips carried out across UK roads, according to the latest figures provided by the RAC. This will make the period of Thursday, April 17, Good Friday, April 18, and Saturday, April 19, the busiest since 2022. Over the course of the three days, 2.7 million Easter road-trips are expected to take place nationwide.
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1 month ago | 
evpowered.co.uk | George East |Phil Huff |Matt Allan
Electric vehicles (EVs) are getting smarter every day. But here’s something you might not think about: a lot of that “smart” stuff comes from something called AI – short for artificial intelligence. It’s the tech that helps EVs make decisions, like how to use energy better or when to warn the driver about danger. But with all this smart tech, people are starting to ask some good questions: How do we know it’s safe? Can we trust it?
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1 month ago | 
evpowered.co.uk | George East |Phil Huff |Matt Allan
The Omoda E5 EV can now be purchased with a 0% downpayment and 0% APR until June 30th, 2025. The Omoda E5 arrived in the UK in September last year. In-line with the Chinese carmaker’s ethos of ‘Value. Every. Thing’, it has since positioned itself as one of the more low cost-focused all-electric SUVs on the market with a starting price of £33,065. To-date, over 2,000 of them have already been sold in the UK. Powering the E5 is a 61kWh blade battery offering a WLTP range of up to 257 miles.
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1 month ago | 
evpowered.co.uk | George East |Phil Huff |Matt Allan
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles drivers are now able to benefit from up to 30,000 free electric miles, if they switch to Ovo’s ‘Charge Anytime’ plan by May 31st, 2025. Ovo is VW’s official charging partner, and ID. Buzz, ID. Buzz Cargo, and e-Transporter owners who add the Ovo Charge Anytime option to their existing energy plan will receive 10,000 free electric miles for simply making the switch.
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1 month ago | 
evpowered.co.uk | George East |Phil Huff |Matt Allan
Ahead of the Everything Electric show in London, one of the UK’s longest-standing EV advocates explains how China wrong-footed Europe in the EV stakes, why brand new cars are a sure-fire way to lose money, plus the economics behind switching to all-electric motoring. “I think what’s happening with the Chinese EV industry is mindboggling,” explains Robert Llewellyn.
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1 month ago | 
evpowered.co.uk | Phil Huff |George East |Matt Allan
Real money slot games are gaining massive popularity in India as players seek the thrill of gambling from the comfort of their homes. With the rapid growth of online casinos, Indian players now have access to a diverse range of slot games that offer real cash rewards. However, choosing the right game and platform is crucial to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
