(A series of articles highlighting this new technology.)
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!
Now as you all know, this world beating, award winning, much praised journalism, from your friendly and generous newsletter team, comes at great expense. (Well the occasional McDonalds coffee). So, following the fantastic response we have had to our April edition, where we highlighted some of the more interesting things that are going on in our locality; we have decided to include a few other interesting snippets of information for your enjoyment.
First up this month, is the new tax rates for those who like to carry out their motoring on the large side. We are talking about large SUV types. Think Range Rover, or Mercedes G Wagon etc. If the vehicle is registered on or after 1st April 2024 and it emits more than 255 of CO2 then the new rate is (fanfare please) £2745 per year. Don’t believe us? Then check out the following link to the Government website to see the full range…
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6603f64b13397a0011e419be/v149-rates-of-vehicle-tax-for-cars-motorcycles-light-goods-vehicles-and-private-light-goods-vehicles.pdf
New from Korean manufacturer Kia, hot on the heels of it’s EV9 launch here in the UK, is confirmation of it’s new “Compact SUV” EV5 edition. The range seems to be following that of other manufacturer’s like Skoda in offering a similar styled vehicle but in various sizes. (For Skoda think Kamiq, Karorq, and Kodiaq). Kia will be EV3, EV5 and the large EV9, already a best seller is the EV6 which has been seen on our roads now for some time! The EV5 will be a squarer edged car much the same as the old Skoda Yeti, which is great news for anyone who has loads to carry like large dogs, or cartons/boxes/large suitcases, unlike lots of other SUV’s on sale, with sloping rear ends! (Think, VW id range, Hyundai Kona/Kia Niro EV, etc). This new car will come with an 88kWH motor delivering some 160 Kw of power (215 hp) with a quoted range of up to 447 miles. There are some great videos of this new car available, check out this like to see it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXNi_GsU5ic
It's baby brother the EV3 is also released in concept style, worth a peek at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pG3vDmZ9hMk
Now, we have all seen the rise of MG over the last couple of years, rising like a phoenix from the ashes of “British Leyland” and “Rover Group”. The brand was bought out by its new Chinese owner and launched in the UK with the ZS and ZX models, along with the MG3, then along came the electric ones with the ZS EV (electric version). Now the MG4 with its affordable price tag and the only all electric estate car the MG5 which has found favour with the private hire firms (especially in Scotland??)
and the Tesla beating Cyberster, due in 2024. Now word has it that MG are looking to go up market with a new model called the MG9, and it has been seen in the flesh at the latest Geneva motor show. Well worth a look as it is presented by a good friend of our group, Miles Roberts from Chorley Motor Group Motors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvLxB-QUtEg
OK so you have just won the lottery, and you want a new car to pop down to the shops in, but what do you get? Well, Bentley have a nice range, hmmm… but you have always promised yourself a Rolls, but don’t want to be bothered having to put expensive E5 petrol in it all the time. Well, help is at hand cause you can now waft yourself around in the new Rolls Royce Spectre, and a cool £330,000 will get you a base model, and with the extras that could easily reach half a million. What better way to nip into your local Aldi in style in this electric giant!!
For us mere mortals, we can only dream and look from afar, but thanks to the technology of YouTube we can see just what it’s like under the skin…. Have a look and see if it’s for you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlngkQ75HUE
Well folks, that’s about it for this May edition, we hope you like the world class, award winning, journalism we bring you every month, not just this 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 on May 2nd!
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!
Well, that’s it till next month, hope you like “Electric Avenue”, please let us know. Plus if there is anything you would like to comment on or have questions to ask, then again, just let us know.
Barry Sloan – Publicity Officer