It seems that something is being announced almost every day at the moment in the world of electric vehicles, with mainstream internal combustion engine (ICE) manufacturers giving details of new models and upgrades to existing units, so we want to keep you up to date with all this new-fangled electrickery techy thingy, as only your dedicated newsletter team can!
Well, it’s the June edition already, is it me, or are the months going quicker than ever! Well, certainly in the world of electric vehicles things never stand still. I don’t know about you, but, driving on the roads and in particular motorways, the number of electric cars I see now in comparison to just a couple of years ago is huge. Even members of my own family are now going electric, and I am in the market for one as well. You may have read I test drove an MG5 as reported in last month’s newsletter. So, what’s the latest happening?
Due to be launched in the UK very soon is the latest in the Kia EV line up. That will be the EV4 and EV5 - you can get a sneak peek at what they will look like at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fz2vMUnf_k and the EV4 at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hajp1FLvzjA
As reported quiet a few times here, the Chinese electric car manufacturers are working flat out to get models launched. Will they do to the European car industry what happened when Japanese motorbikes first started to make inroads back in the 70’s and 80’s?
In Shanghai recently a major motor show took place, displayed were all the cars, lots of EV’s were on show. Might theses be coming to our shores very soon? Have a look at this link and see what you think
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-wXIM08b74&t=887s
However, French manufacturer Renault seem to have been busy, you may have heard about the launch of the new electric Renault 5 which has been getting rave reviews from those who have tested it out. Worth having a look at if you are in the market for a small electric car at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56jDjH8VnLk
Plus, the Renault 4 (remember the original?) has had the EV treatment as well, again have a look and see what you think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3VB4ObqN1U
There’s no doubt that nearly all manufacturers are now ramping up the design and production of electric vehicles. Volkswagen now have ID3, ID4, ID5 and ID7 models available, and group companies like Audi with the e-tron range and Skoda with Enyaq and Elroq are also bringing in ‘all electric’ offerings too. French manufacturers like Peugeot with e-3008 and others, Citroen also have electric offerings. Ford with the Mach-e and the new Capri. As well as Vauxhall with the e-Corsa, Astra, Mokka and Grandland. But it has to be the Chinese manufactures like Great Wall and BYD who are beginning to makes significant inroads into the UK car market.
A quick search revealed the following manufacturers are now active in the UK. MG, BYD, Omoda, ORA, Leapmotor, Maxus, Jaecoo, Xpeng and Awise. Some you may of heard of, some you might hear more about soon.
Well folks, that’s about it for the June edition, we hope you like the world class, award winning, journalism we bring you, not just this month, but every month, so look forward to seeing you again next month. Until then, drive safe and remember to tell everyone about our fantastic, advanced driving course, next one starts in August 2025, with an introduction evening on Thursday 7th August at the usual venue, Lostock Parish Centre. If you know of anyone that you think might be interested, then invite them along for a hot drink and a biscuit or two, we don’t bite. Honest!
Remember, if you’re thinking of “upgrading” to electric, please let us know, we would love to hear what you are thinking of changing to, plus if you have any questions, just shout out!
Barry Sloan – Publicity Officer