Electric Vehicles

Electric Taxi is charging on street doc station in the town centre of Coventry

Why taxi and private hire drivers are switching to EVs in 2025

With the government’s push towards greener transport, taxi drivers are increasingly weighing the benefits of switching from petrol/diesel to electric vehicles.

Amazon Prime electric delivery vans at charging stations

Grants are vital to get new electric vans and trucks on the road

Thousands of drivers and businesses will benefit from lower prices as they make the switch to EVs following the extension of the Plug-in Van and Truck Grant.

Serviceman with digital tablet next to electric van with open hood. EV maintenance.

How drivers get more mileage from lower EV servicing costs

New research has found that the cost of servicing EVs is 30% lower than petrol and diesel vehicles.

The £2.5 billion drive to get polluting cars and trucks off the roads

There are approximately 31 million petrol and diesel cars on the UK’s roads.

EV car charging in a car park

Why taxi drivers face more twists and turns on road to greener motoring

One day, every vehicle on British roads will be an EV. Until then, the reality for most taxi drivers and others who drive for a living is that they face a compromise.

3D rendering of an electric heavy goods lorry (HGV) in a logistics yard is connected to an EV charging station. The blue and white truck is parked beside a modern charging unit with a digital display and glowing circular light, indicating active charging. The background features a row of loading docks and a clear blue sky.

Collaboration is key to solving electric HGV fleet problems

Those who have made the switch to EVs say they are already seeing the benefits.

London Black Cab (London taxi), New Electric Taxi is charging on street with fast charge, Car made by London Taxi Company based in Coventry.

Top tips to help EV taxis go the distance

By keeping up to date with regular maintenance, drivers can keep their EVs reliable and cost-effective.

a line of Amazon EV Vans charging

More twists and turns along road to zero emissions

In 10 years, all new vehicles sold in the UK must produce zero emissions, including taxis and PHVs.

Three-lane motorway in the countryside of England on a sunny summer day. South Yorkshire, England, UK

Motorists are worried about self-driving lorries on motorways

The biggest concern for Britain is self-driving trucks and lorries driving on our motorways.

London taxi fully powered by electric connected to an electric charging station on a city street.

Taxi licensing changes pave the way to greener cabs

A council has pledged to take polluting cabs off the road by the end of the year – only if the Government agrees to help fund greener alternatives.

A London Black Cab

Petrol and diesel taxis are reaching the end of the road

Councils are planning to ban petrol and diesel taxis and PHVs in a bid to cut pollution in several towns and cities.

A driverless taxi from the company Waymo

Rider is a believer despite Waymo robotaxi challenge fail

A resident who was kept up all night by Waymo robotaxis honking their horns decided to spend 24 hours in one to see how good they are.