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BYD and Chery posted record UK sales in September, according to the source. The result highlights the rapid expansion of Chinese EV, hybrid and plug-in hybrid brands in the UK new-car market.
According to Electric Cars Report, the JAECOO 7 topped the UK car sales charts again in September. The source also says Chinese automakers are gaining market share and that plug-in hybrid demand continues to rise.
Kia’s 7-seat PV5 electric van has become eligible for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant. The change lowers its starting price to £35,495, which may make the model more accessible in the UK market.
Audi has opened UK order books for the A2 e-tron, with prices starting at £32,200 on the road. Deliveries to UK customers are expected from early 2027.
The Highland Council says procurement has reached another milestone for a new electric vessel to replace the existing Corran Ferry. The project is backed by funding from the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal, including Scottish Government support.
KGM’s Torres EVX and Musso EV now qualify for UK government grants in the UK. The support reduces their prices and may affect their market competitiveness.
JLR has revealed the all-electric Jaguar Type 01 in New York and said UK production is planned for 2027. The model is presented as part of Jaguar’s push to attract new buyers while other JLR brands retain combustion options.
Audi has brought the A2 e-tron to the UK market. The model is listed with up to 397 miles of range, which is the main new sales detail in the source.
UK electric van sales hit a new monthly high while the broader light commercial vehicle market grew for a sixth straight month. The figures matter because battery-electric vans still remained below the ZEV Mandate target, according to the source.
Portsmouth International Port has launched the UK’s first high-voltage, multi-berth shore power system, allowing docked ships to connect to grid power and switch off onboard generators. The system is intended to cut air pollution and fuel use from idling marine engines.
Octopus Energy has introduced a public charging scheme for EV fleets through its Octopus Fleet platform. The company says the scheme can cut charging costs by up to 30% a year for businesses.
Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, described as its first production vehicle since the brand’s restart. The all-electric four-door GT is expected to cost around €165,000.
Believ is set to install over 600 EV charging points under a 15-year partnership with three Ayrshire councils in Scotland. The rollout is expected to cover around 300 locations, with first installations due from early 2027.
Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, an electric GT said to target production start in 2027. The model is described as a high-power EV with a large battery and fast charging, indicating Jaguar’s next step in its electric lineup.
Verlume said its 500 kWh modular subsea energy storage system has completed testing before deployment. The system is intended for offshore wind applications, where subsea storage and power management could support operations.
The KGM Torres EVX now qualifies for the UK’s £1,500 Electric Car Grant, adding a second KGM battery-electric model to the list of grant-eligible vehicles. This matters because the support can lower purchase cost for buyers in the UK.
Sunderland AFC and RAW Charging have opened what the companies describe as the north-east’s largest public EV charging hub. The facility is at the Stadium of Light and includes 20 ultra-rapid charging bays.
Maritime Transport has added five Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4x2 electric tractor units through the eFREIGHT 2030 project. The move brings its electric fleet to 56 vehicles.
CUPRA has updated the 2026 Tavascan with a new 58 kWh battery, a 190 PS powertrain and an Origin trim. The changes also include more technology and UK price cuts of up to £1,600, which may broaden access to the model.
MG Motor UK said it sold 18,026 vehicles in September, its best monthly result in the UK. The company said EV sales were up 65.2% in 2026 and that electrified models are driving growth.
Vertical Aerospace has named Clyde Woltman, the former CEO of Leonardo Helicopters US and a retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel, to its board of directors. The appointment adds aviation leadership experience to the company’s governance.
The source says the British government is apparently drawing up a regulation on special tariffs for Chinese electric cars. It also mentions, in speculative terms, the EU’s upcoming “Made in Europe” initiative.
Hyundai’s IONIQ 3 has gone on sale, according to the source. The source says the starting price is about $25,000 and the range is up to 308 miles.
Perkins is installing its 1206 hydrogen hybrid industrial open power unit in a Terex Ecotec TDS 820 shredder for field testing. The test is meant to evaluate the fuel-flexible hybrid system developed under Project Coeus with Equipmake.
Roadchef has announced an agreement with BP covering electric vehicle charging, fuels and convenience on the UK motorway network. From 2027, BP Pulse ultra-fast charging is expected to be available at more than 30 Roadchef motorway service areas.
Hyundai has opened orders for the Ioniq 3 in the UK. The model now also qualifies for the full UK Electric Car Grant, alongside the Hyundai Kona Electric.
Hyundai says the IONIQ 3 is now available to order in the UK, with pricing from £18,495 after the £3,750 Electric Car Grant. The launch matters because it sets a lower entry price for the model and cites a range of up to 308 miles.
Nissan has appointed Takahiro Kuze as Design Director for Europe. The move matters because it places a designer linked to the electric Juke in charge of the company’s European design work in London.
Autocraft Solutions Group won the Green Award at the Automechanika Frankfurt Innovation Awards 2026 for its REVIVE workshops. The award highlights EV battery repair and remanufacturing as a route to handling failed battery packs.
CleanTechnica says UK company HyFlux wants to use the cold of liquid hydrogen on a future hydrogen aircraft to cool a fully superconducting electric motor. The reported idea matters because it targets a difficult part of hydrogen aviation, not a completed product or order.
Renault has opened UK orders for updated versions of its Scenic E-Tech and Megane E-Tech electric models. The starting prices include the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, which lowers the entry cost for buyers.
Battery-electric vehicle registrations in the UK rose to a new monthly high in September, according to preliminary SMMT figures. The record volume lifted BEV market share to 28.3%, indicating continued growth in the road EV market.
Renault has set UK pricing for the new Megane E-Tech Electric at £28,245, with the £3,750 ECG applied. The pricing update highlights the model’s claimed 306-mile range and 165 kW charging, which are key selling points for buyers.
Range Rover Sport Electric has been presented with up to 378 miles of range, 550 HP and 800V fast charging. The announcement matters because it adds a new electric option in the large SUV segment and includes UK pricing from £110,000.
Range Rover Sport Electric has been introduced with 350 kW charging and a claimed range of roughly 400 miles. The announcement matters because it adds another large electric SUV to the market.
Echion says it is collaborating with South Korean battery equipment supplier Energy Tech Solution (ETS) on its XNO niobium-based anode material. The partnership matters because XNO is intended to support fast charging and high cycle stability.
Bibby Marine said battery-first eCSOVs can deliver a 40% reduction in fuel consumption compared with traditional CSOV vessels. The company argues this could improve operational efficiency even before electric charging infrastructure becomes widespread.
Geothermal Engineering Ltd has received an offer in principle of up to £9.8 million in UK government grant funding for a lithium extraction plant in Cornwall. The project is intended to produce 1,500 tonnes per year of technical-grade lithium carbonate.
Brussels is said to be pushing London to align its trade policy on China more closely with the EU, which could mean higher import tariffs on Chinese electric cars. The British government has left open the possibility of changes.
Bentley has introduced the Torcal, described as its first all-electric body. The battery-powered luxury SUV is based on Volkswagen Group’s PPE platform and shares its battery and 800-volt architecture with the electric Porsche Cayenne.
InsideEVs reports that Bentley is entering the electric era with an opulent midsize SUV called the Torcal. The report matters because it indicates the brand’s move into battery-electric vehicles.
Renault has opened UK orders for the updated Renault 5 E-Tech. The pricing remains unchanged despite technical improvements to the electric supermini.