Vauxhall has partnered with the leading online car marketplace, carwow, as it continues to accelerate the ground-breaking Electric Streets of Britain programme launched in the summer of 2023.
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Vauxhall Launches New Initiative to Boost EV Charging Infrastructure
Vauxhall has teamed up with leading charge point operators to address the findings of an exclusive investigation that reveals more than 70% of UK councils currently do not have a published strategy in place for residential on-street charging for electric vehicles (EV), leaving millions of potential EV drivers without a place to charge.
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Government Demands 99% Reliability From Public EV Chargers
The UK government has announced new regulations that will require public electric vehicle (EV) chargers to be 99% reliable.
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Vauxhall to Offer Fully-Electric Variant of Every Model from 2024 with Launch of Crossland Successor
Vauxhall has taken another major step towards becoming a fully electric brand from 2028, with the successor to the Crossland set to be offered with an all-electric version in 2024.
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Vauxhall Releases Electric Vehicle Etiquette Guide in Partnership with Debrett’s to Simplify the Switch to EV.
Vauxhall has launched a new Etiquette Guide for electric vehicle drivers.
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Government “unlikely” to hit targets on motorway charging network
The RAC has said that the government is “not on track” to meet its own commitment to install 500,000 public charging points by 2030.
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Electric Drivers Best Winter Breaks
Britain’s best winter breaks for electric car drivers have been revealed, with York in North Yorkshire featuring the best combination of accessibility, public charging options and electric car-friendly accommodation, according to new research by Vauxhall.
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Vauxhall Mokka Electric upgraded with extra power and range
Vauxhall has introduced a new 54kWh battery on the Mokka Electric, with the range increasing to 252 miles (WLTP) – an improvement of 20% over the outgoing 50kWh unit.
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‘Tax penalty’ risks keeping polluting cars on the road longer – analysis
Drivers of used electric vehicles face a “tax penalty” that could keep older, polluting cars on the road for longer, according to new analysis.
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Vauxhall unveils all-new Astra Electric and Astra Sports Tourer Electric
Vauxhall has taken the next steps in its electric journey with the reveal of the fully electric All-New Astra Electric and Astra Sports Tourer Electric, arriving in the UK in 2023.
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Electric vehicles to no longer be exempt from road tax by 2025
Electric vehicles will no longer be exempt from road tax from 2025, under plans announced today in the Autumn Statement by the Chancellor.
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Vauxhall and Octopus Energy partner to offer EV package deals
Vauxhall has partnered with green entech pioneer Octopus Energy to help improve the UK’s electric vehicle ownership experience at home and on the road, as well as increasing the use of renewable energy and helping to reduce charging costs.
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Astra GSe revealed as 222bhp plug-in hatchback and estate
Following the recent announcement that Vauxhall will introduce GSe as a new electrified performance sub-brand, the brand is today announcing the first models to launch with a GSe version – the All-New Vauxhall Astra GSe and the All-New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer GSe.
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Vauxhall GSe electrified performance sub-brand launched
Vauxhall is committed to going electric and will offer an electrified version of every model on sale by 2024 and only sell 100% electric vehicles from 2028.
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Britain’s most expensive EV charging provider revealed
Significant disparities in the cost of charging an electric vehicle have been revealed as part of a new survey.
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Classic car community is divided over electric conversions with the majority wanting a new class introduced
Electric powertrain conversions for classic cars are rising, with many people seeing them as a fantastic way to keep the community alive while remaining eco-conscious.
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Vauxhall to revive Manta nameplate on new EV
Vauxhall will use its classic Manta name for a purely electric car.
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Vauxhall partners with JustPark to improve UK’s access to electric vehicle charging
Vauxhall has entered a new partnership with leading parking provider JustPark to help more people in the UK switch to electric vehicles by helping them find convenient charging locations near their homes.
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Vauxhall Corsa-e and Mokka-e electric vehicle range extended
Thanks to the continuous development of its electric vehicles, Vauxhall’s Corsa-e and All-new Mokka-e ranges have increased in the official WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) cycle.
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Vauxhall tweaks pricing to remain eligible for revised electric car grant
Vauxhall has announced revised pricing for its award-winning electric vehicle range to ensure customers can still access the revised Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) incentive. The price changes for the all-new Mokka-e and the Vivaro-e Life are effective immediately.
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