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Car manufacturers are more realistic on electric vehicles pricing(27/09/2011)
According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), just 812 buyers have taken up the Government’s £5000 Plug-In-Car Grant so far this year, suggesting that electric vehicles are still too expensive for most consumer and fleet buyers. “More than a dozen new electric and hybrid vehicles are set to hit the UK market over the next year, but most of them will be decorating showrooms unless manufacturers are more realistic on pricing,” said BVRLA chief executive... [more]
EVs and hybrid cars remain too expensive for many(21/09/2011)
Research from TheGreenCarWebsite has found that, in spite of concerns over charging infrastructure, just a small majority of motorists would prefer one these cars over a fully battery-dependent model. Just 52 per cent said they would be more likely to buy one of these combustion engine-supported models than a full electric car, assuming these vehicles were all priced around the same. As the UK prepares to welcome the first plug-in hybrid models and range-extended cars, motorists are only m... [more]
Battery leasing for electric vehicles removes the uncertainty of battery durability and replacement cost(13/05/2011)
According to Glass’s figures released at a RAC Foundation event last week, battery leasing for electric vehicles could provide whole life costs superior to other commercial approaches. The report compared values for an EV with the battery included, an EV with a leased battery and a range-extender EV. The values show that the Nissan Leaf, the purchase cost of which includes the battery, retains 35 percent of its value after three years and 36,000 miles. In comparison, an electric vehicle simi... [more]
Nissan delivers first Nissan LEAF electric family cars to UK customers(04/04/2011)
Nissan has begun deliveries of the first Nissan LEAF - the 100% electric, mass produced, affordable family car - to UK customers. Smooth Radio DJ Mark Goodier has been driving electric cars for the last decade. “The great thing about electric cars is that the fuel distribution is already in place. We all have mains electricity at home. We have it at work and councils are already working on how to install thousands of charging points at the roadside. You can see why EVs make such sense, partic... [more]
Electric car buyers need to hunt around for the best insurance deal(25/03/2011)
Some new electric car owners find it difficult getting quotes to insure their new greener form of transport while others maybe shocked at the cost. This tends to confirms that the insurance industry is still adjusting to the presence of electric cars on the UK roads. Investigating how ready car insurance firms and their websites are for electric cars, TheGreenCarWebsite found that, as the first electric car models make their first UK deliveries, just two of the four biggest price comparison w... [more]
First shipment of electric Nissan LEAFs for Europe(10/02/2011)
UK customers have been able to pre-order the Nissan LEAF since September 2010 ahead of deliveries starting in the coming weeks. Pre-orders for the Nissan LEAF, which is powered by an advanced lithium-ion battery, have reached more than 27,000 units globally. The zero-emission car is currently built in Japan, but will be manufactured in Sunderland from 2013, following the start of production of lithium-ion batteries for such cars at the plant in 2012. Nissan LEAF at a glance: * World’s f... [more]
Nissan LEAF's cheap fuel and free road tax mean tiny costs of ownership(09/12/2010)
CAP have predicted the Nissan LEAF will retain 47% of its on the road price (after the £5000 government incentive) after three years and 30,000 miles – better than hybrid and diesel engined rivals. This has resulted in the cost of ownership falling even further, with low depreciation adding to the savings made from using cheaper, cleaner electricity as a fuel. Charging the Nissan LEAF’s batteries costs around £2 and the car has a range of more than 100 miles according to official figures. In... [more]
Consumers are not convinced by electric and hybrid cars(01/12/2010)
According to FindsYouCars's survey of the latest 1000 consumer car buying requests, currently less than 1% are opting for hybrid or electric models. With more than 41% of Brits’ requests, diesel still reigns as the most desired fuel option whilst 23% continue to specify petrol as their preference. Despite the nation’s apparent reluctance to eco-motoring advances, the Nissan Leaf has marked the launch of the first fully electric car and other manufacturers are now quickly following suit, su... [more]
Correctly predict the top-three European Cars of the Year and win a Micro Scalextric set(26/11/2010)
Correctly predict the top-three cars in this year’s European Car of the Year to win yourself an early Christmas pressie. Autoquake is running a new competition on Twitter. The winner, chosen at random from all the correct tweets, will receive a Micro Scalextric set. To enter, you must follow Autoquake on Twitter and retweet the competition details. Then reply to Autoquake with your top three (1st, 2nd, 3rd). The competition closes at midnight on Sunday 28th. The winner will be chosen from ... [more]
Nissan LEAF electric vehicle available for pre-order(08/09/2010)
UK car buyers can now secure an order for the Nissan LEAF, the world’s first affordable, mass-produced, 100% electric vehicle. Customers can sign up online and put down a refundable £257 deposit. This is the first step in securing a place on the list to receive one of the first Japanese-built Nissan LEAFs, deliveries of which will start in March priced at £23,990 (including £5,000 government incentive). These motoring pioneers will then get an opportunity to test-drive their prospective pu... [more]
Pre-orders for Nissan LEAF will commence on September 1st in the UK (01/09/2010)
Nissan International SA has confirmed that pre-orders for Nissan LEAF in the UK will commence on September 1, following Portugal and the Republic of Ireland. The ordering process is a first step in securing a place on the list to receive the Nissan LEAF and means Portuguese, Irish and British customers will be first in line to receive the car in Europe when it launches early next year. Nissan LEAF deliveries begin in Portugal in January, Ireland in February and the UK in March. "This announce... [more]
Nissan LEAF priced at under 30,000 Euros(20/05/2010)
The Nissan LEAF is a compact, zero-emission five-passenger family car that comes fully equipped with air conditioning, satellite navigation, a parking camera, a quick charge socket and innovative smart-phone connectivity. Nissan International SA has announced that the all-electric Nissan LEAF will be priced at under 30,000 Euros (25,641 Pounds) after incentives in most of its European launch markets – about the same as a comparably-equipped diesel or hybrid vehicle. In the United Kingdom,... [more]
Nissan unveils Nissan LEAF zero-emission car(07/08/2009)
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd has unveiled Nissan LEAF, the world’s first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) to satisfy real-world consumer requirements. Slated for launch in late 2010 in Japan, the United States, and Europe, Nissan LEAF ushers in a new era of mobility – the zero-emission era. The car is the embodiment ... [more]
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