High-Mileage EVs Fail Fewer MOTs Than Petrol Cars, Study Finds
Analysis of 47.4 million MOT tests suggests high-mileage EVs fail less often than petrol cars, although battery health remains a separate question.
Alex Carter
EV & Technology Reporter at Tech Torque Media, covering electric vehicles, charging, automotive technology, consumer technology, AI, smart home and the rapidly evolving world of connected technology.
Alex focuses on cutting through specifications, product launches and industry announcements to explain what developments mean in real-world use. From new EVs and charging infrastructure to smartphones, AI, consumer hardware, software and emerging technologies, his coverage aims to make a fast-moving sector clear, practical and useful for readers.
Googlebook launches in the UK from £999 as Google takes on Windows and Mac
Googlebook pre-orders are open in the UK, with five premium laptops from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo starting at £999 and built around Android, ChromeOS foundations and Gemini Intelligence.
EZO Secures €150m to Fund More Than 3,000 UK and Ireland EV Charge Points
EZO has secured €150 million to support more than 3,000 EV charge points across the UK and Ireland, with most of the new infrastructure expected in the UK over the next three years.
Audi A4 e-tron Reportedly Delayed Until 2029 as VW’s SSP Platform Slips Again
Audi’s electric A4 is reportedly delayed until spring 2029 as Volkswagen Group’s SSP platform slips behind its earlier timetable.
Volvo Plans 13 New Cars by 2030 in Biggest-Ever Product Push
Volvo will launch 13 all-new cars by the end of 2030, split between Western markets and China, mixing EVs with a new generation of hybrids.
UK EV Prices Face 2027 Tariff Risk as Carmakers Push for Battery Rules Delay
European carmakers are calling for tougher UK–EU battery sourcing rules due in January 2027 to be delayed, warning that many EVs could otherwise lose tariff-free treatment when traded across the Channel.
Lucid and Bolt Plan 25,000-Strong Robotaxi Fleet Across Europe
Lucid and Bolt plan to deploy at least 25,000 Level 4 autonomous EVs across Europe, combining Lucid’s future Midsize platform with NVIDIA Hyperion.
Nissan Invests £170m in Sunderland as Kicks e-POWER Secures UK Production
Nissan is investing £170 million in Sunderland to manufacture the Kicks e-POWER for Europe, giving the UK plant another electrified model programme.
McLaren Confirms First SUV in £500m UK Expansion — But Says No to an EV for Now
McLaren will launch its first performance SUV as part of a £500m UK expansion creating at least 1,000 jobs, while holding back from a full EV.
Volkswagen Mission Efficiency Shows How EV Range Can Grow Without Bigger Batteries
Volkswagen Mission Efficiency pairs a 0.158 drag coefficient with a 54.9kWh battery, showing how aerodynamics can extend EV range without a bigger pack.