Empower your EV journey: Stay charged with the latest EV news and expert advice
With the arrival of the 25-plate registration on 1st March 2025, car buyers in the UK have an exciting range of brand-new models to choose from. Whether you’re after an electric city car, a rugged SUV or a stylish hybrid, the latest lineup has something for everyone. Here are the top five new cars available with the 25-plate:
Key Features: 52kWh battery, 250-mile range, retro-inspired design
The Renault 5 is back, and this time, it’s electric. With its iconic looks updated for the modern era, this EV is perfect for city driving while offering a decent range for longer trips. Inside, the dashboard features nostalgic quilted detailing, making it a stylish throwback to the original.
Key Features: Hybrid powertrain, off-road capability, premium interior
A fresh face in the UK market, the Jaecoo 7 is a rugged SUV that blends tough aesthetics with a premium interior. With hybrid power and advanced tech, it competes with more established brands while offering competitive pricing.
Key Features: All-electric, compact crossover design, budget-friendly pricing
The new Citroën E-C3 takes the classic C3 hatchback and reinvents it as a crossover-style EV. Designed for urban and suburban driving, it provides a practical and stylish alternative for those looking to make the switch to electric.
Key Features: 200+ mile electric range, compact city-friendly size, futuristic tech
Hyundai expands its EV lineup with the all-new Inster, a compact city car with a bold, modern design. This small but mighty electric hatchback is perfect for commuters and city dwellers looking for an affordable and efficient way to go electric.
BP Pulse has announced a significant expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in West London with the completion of its new Sunley Island site in Brentford and a new charging hub at Q-Park Heathrow. The development establishes a West London corridor of ultra-fast charging locations, extending from central London to Heathrow Airport and beyond.
The initiative aims to enhance EV accessibility and convenience, particularly for commuters and commercial drivers. The newly developed corridor includes multiple new sites and upgrades to existing locations, featuring ultra-fast chargers that deliver up to 300kW of power. Many of these locations also offer added conveniences such as BP’s Wild Bean Cafe and M&S Food stores, allowing drivers to recharge both their vehicles and themselves.
The charging corridor is expected to be particularly beneficial for taxi and ride-hailing services. The newly launched Sunley Island site boasts six 300kW ultra-fast charging bays, including dedicated spaces for Uber drivers, while the Q-Park Heathrow hub features 11 charging bays strategically located to accommodate those traveling to and from the airport.
Further strengthening the network, BP Pulse has upgraded its Cranford and Hammersmith Flyover forecourts and installed additional ultra-fast chargers at the Reading East and Reading West motorway service stations. These developments aim to make EV ownership more practical and accessible, particularly for those traveling west from London along key motorway routes such as the M4 and M25.
Valerio Ferro, general manager of BP Pulse UK, emphasised the company’s commitment to improving the EV charging experience.
“Our investment in west London’s charging infrastructure puts drivers first. We’re creating a network of reliable, ultra-fast charging locations that are easy to find and use – making journeys from central London out to the west and back completely stress-free.
“This is just the start of our plan to make EV charging as convenient as possible for London’s drivers.”
The latest expansion follows BP Pulse’s recent launch of an EV charging hub at its Pinkham site on the North Circular.
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UK charging brand Hypervolt is partnering with tech company Kraken to deliver significant savings on electricity bills for EV owners.
Hypervolt’s EV chargers will be integrated onto Kraken’s innovative AI-powered platform. This allows Hypervolt customers to charge their cars with cheap, clean energy when it is most abundant – all fully automated by Kraken.
Kraken uses advanced machine learning to monitor the grid in real-time. The platform’s Smartflex product allows energy companies to optimize their customers’ energy usage – flattening peak energy demand and cutting costs and emissions. This lowers bills for everyone, not just EV drivers, as it balances the entire grid.
In the UK, Kraken has already unlocked hundreds of pounds of savings for EV drivers with Smartflex. Through Octopus Energy’s smart tariffs for EVs, such as Intelligent Octopus Go, the average driver saves £600 a year compared to a standard variable tariff and more than £1,600 compared to a petrol car.
Hypervolt, launched in 2021, is the UK’s fastest-growing clean tech business and the third fastest-growing company overall, according to Deloitte. The UK charging brand achieved top rankings in independent surveys such as WhatCar’s Best Home EV Chargers, alongside its strong TrustPilot ratings.
An official partner of Enphase Energy, Hypervolt enhances the Kraken partnership with a seamless experience for customers using both Hypervolt and Enphase’s solar and home-battery offering.
Devrim Celal, Kraken’s Chief Marketing & Flexibility Officer, says: “We are uniting two of the most exciting names in clean tech: Kraken and Hypervolt. Together, our companies are delivering big savings for EV drivers and accelerating the energy transition.”
Flavian Alexandru, Hypervolt CEO, says: “At Hypervolt, we’re thrilled to be integrating with Kraken’s AI-powered platform to bring even greater savings and efficiencies to our customers. This partnership is a significant step forward in our mission to make EV ownership not only accessible but more sustainable. By leveraging Kraken’s advanced technology, we’re enabling Hypervolt users to seamlessly charge their vehicles with cleaner, cheaper energy.”
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