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Germany's EV sector is led by VW - Germany Electric Car Grant

Germany’s coalition government has reinstated an Electric Car Grant (ECG) of up to €6k to increase EV uptake nationwide, following the UK’s lead.

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Europcar offering contractors free three-week electric van test drive

January 16, 2026 George East

Europcar is providing infrastructure and construction firms with a free, three-week test period using an all-electric Volkswagen e-Transporter to explore how e-vans can fit into their operations.

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Volkswagen ID Buzz sales buck trend to double in a year

January 16, 2026 Matt Allan

Volkswagen has reported a massive jump in sales of its all-electric ID Buzz van over the past 12 months.

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BYD Sealion 5 DM-i PHEV gets 631-mile range and sub-£30k pricetag

January 16, 2026 George East

BYD has confirmed that its Sealion 5 plug-in hybrid will be priced from £29,995 when it goes on sale on February 7.

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Charging behaviour ‘has the biggest impact on EV battery life’

January 15, 2026 Matt Allan

High-power charging has the single biggest effect on EV battery degradation, according to a new study.

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Used EV sales up and prices down

January 15, 2026 Matt Allan

Sales of used EVs continue to climb sharply at the end of 2025 as prices continue to drop, according to the latest data.

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2026 Volkswagen E-Transporter gets range boost and four-wheel-drive

January 14, 2026 Matt Allan

Volkswagen is expanding its E-Transporter and E-Caravelle range with a bigger battery, improved charging and the option of all-wheel drive.

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Electric M3 gets quad motors and simulated gearshifts, says BMW

January 14, 2026 Matt Allan

The first electric BMW M3 will boast the most powerful e-motors in the brand’s history and feature synthesised engine notes and gearshifts as it heralds a new era of Neue Klasse M cars.