Lotus wins UK government funding for EV development

An engineering partnership led by Lotus has won UK Government support and funding to develop an all-new next-generation Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) architecture. The news was confirmed by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC).

All-electric Mazda MX-30 starts at £25,545

Full UK specification and pricing has been revealed for the Mazda’s first all-electric production vehicle – the Mazda MX-30. Prices start at £25,545, with initial First Edition models from £27,545. UK customer deliveries start in March next year.

All-electric BMW iX3 starts at £61,900

BMW will launch the all-electric iX3 in summer 2021. UK customers will be able to choose between the iX3 Premier Edition and BMW iX3 Premier Edition Pro, both offering more standard equipment than the current X3. The BMW X3 will be the brand’s first model offered with a pure-electric drive system, a plug-in hybrid system or petrol and diesel engines.

South Lanarkshire Council goes electric with big Renault Zoe order

South Lanarkshire Council has taken delivery of 141 all-electric New Renault Zoes, the order being the biggest ever placed for Renault Z.E. electric vehicles in Scotland and reaffirming the Council’s commitment to implementing low-carbon travel across its operations.

Kia outlines ambitious EV model plans

Kia Motors Corporation has shared a glimpse of its global electric vehicle (EV) business strategy, revealing an early sketch of several of the brand’s future dedicated Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). Details of Kia’s future EV product strategy were announced by Kia President and CEO Ho Sung Song during an event at the brand’s Hwasung plant in Korea.