ev news·5 Sept 2026UK Plug-in Hybrids Grew Fastest in August — 13,707 Cars, 14.5% ShareSMMT counted 13,707 UK plug-in hybrids in August — 14.5% of new cars and the fastest powertrain growth. Battery EVs were 29.8%. Combined plug-in share 44.3%.Read article →
ev news·4 Sept 2026UK Battery EVs Hit 29.7% in August — Largest Fuel Type, Ahead of HybridsNew AutoMotive counted 27,876 UK battery EVs in August — 29.7% of new cars, the largest fuel type. Tesla, Kia EV3, and BYD Atto 3 are already listed. Hybrid ~29% is not a PHEV-only share.Read article →
ev news·20 Aug 20262027 Toyota bZ US Configurator Goes Live as Dealers Prep September Arrivals From $34,980Toyota's US site now lists the 2027 bZ from $34,980 MSRP, with the configurator live and dealers expecting cars in September. Specs are a 2026 carryover: native NACS, about 30 minutes 10-80%, and up to 314 miles EPA on XLE FWD Plus.Read article →
ev news·16 Aug 2026Tesla Enables 2.4 kW Vehicle-to-Load on US Model Y Premium With $80 AdapterTesla switched on vehicle-to-load for US Model Y Premium trims: an $80 Outlet Adapter and Gen 3 Mobile Connector deliver 2.4 kW at 120 V — not home backup, and not every Juniper.Read article →