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Volvo EX30 excels as Carwow Car of the Year

  • All-new, absolutely electrical EX30 provides to its spectacular awards tally, topped the Carwow Car of the Year 2024
  • The small SUV “smashes it out of the park” with its all-round excellence
  • EX30 additionally ‘highly commended’ within the Outstanding EV class, together with the forthcoming EX90 massive SUV within the Most Anticipated New Car class, and Volvo Cars within the Brand of the Year class

The all-new, absolutely electrical Volvo EX30 continues to take pleasure in an distinctive debut awards season, reaching all-round acclaim because the Carwow Car of the Year 2024.

The small SUV triumphed from among the many a whole bunch of vehicles reviewed by Carwow previously 12 months for its vastly widespread and influential shopper on-line channels. Carwow operates YouTube’s largest automotive channel, with greater than eight million subscribers, and a web site that helps 1000’s of motorists select the precise automobile yearly.

Mat Watson, Carwow Chief Content Officer, declared: “Volvo has smashed it out of the park. The little EX30 is the most effective all-round electrical automobile – and the most effective automobile all-round – that I’ve pushed all 12 months, and it’s priced to attraction to the pinnacle as a lot as its design and driving expertise attraction to the center.

“It has bags of character, drives really nicely, is efficient and is one of the most affordable small electric SUVs you can buy. There’s loads of space in the front, and it is really good at soaking up bumps for a relaxing and comfortable drive. It is a persuasive argument for anyone thinking about going electric.”

In addition to the EX30’s general success, the mannequin was extremely counseled within the awards’ Outstanding EV class, whereas its much-anticipated sister mannequin, the forthcoming EX90 absolutely electrical massive SUV, was likewise extremely counseled within the Most Anticipated New Car class. To seal the model’s all-round success, Volvo Cars collected an extra excessive commendation within the Brand of the Year class.

The awards had been decided by the Carwow content material staff, making use of their many years of expertise in assessing vehicles to assist consumers make the only option. Their judgement considers the complete spectrum of shopping for and proudly owning, together with worth, efficiency, effectivity, consolation and practicality, along with particular qualities and improvements that make the most effective fashions stand out from the group.

Nicole Melillo Shaw, Volvo Car UK Managing Director, mentioned: “Once again, the EX30 has proved its strength in depth, demonstrating how it goes further than being an exceptional, practical and – importantly – keenly priced fully electric car to offer qualities that make it an all-round winner. Carwow’s prestigious award is a wonderful affirmation of our efforts to ensure Volvo Cars leads the premium market into this exciting new era of electrified motoring.”

The EX30 and EX90 are key gamers in Volvo Cars’ ambition for 50% of its worldwide new automobile gross sales to be absolutely electrical by the mid-2020s and to be a completely electrical automobile maker by 2030.

For extra info on the Volvo EX30, and to make use of the web configurator, please go to www.volvocars.co.uk

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VauxhallUk

VAUXHALL PARTNERS WITH CARWOW AS ELECTRIC STREETS OF BRITAIN PROGRAMME EXPANDS

  • Vauxhall has teamed up with carwow for the Electric Streets of Britain programme
  • The partnership with carwow provides valuable insights into consumer attitudes towards electric vehicle adoption
  • Data from carwow shows that 15% of car enquiries are for electric vehicles
  • Vauxhall’s Electric Streets of Britain programme aims to accelerate the installation of on-street charging points
  • According to Vauxhall, 72% of UK councils have no strategy for residential on-street charging
  • About 80% of EV charging occurs at home, leaving residents without off-street parking reliant on public charging
  • Vauxhall launched ElectricStreets.co.uk to support households without driveways
  • Register your street at http://electricstreets.co.uk/  

Vauxhall has partnered with carwow, an online car marketplace, as part of its ongoing Electric Streets of Britain programme. By utilizing carwow’s extensive database, Vauxhall can work with local councils to identify areas of high interest in electric vehicles (EVs) across the country. This collaboration will help prioritize the installation of on-street charge points in those areas.

Data from carwow reveals that 15% of car enquiries this year have been for EVs, based on an analysis of over 320,000 car enquiries in 2023. This highlights the growing interest in EVs as the UK government plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035. However, the current gap between EV interest and the availability of charging infrastructure indicates the need for significant growth in the UK’s charging network.

Last month, over 45,000 EVs were registered in the UK, accounting for a peak of 17% of the new car market. In contrast, only 1,432 public EV charging devices were added to the ZapMap database during the same period.

The Electric Streets of Britain programme by Vauxhall aims to address the lack of on-street charging infrastructure in the UK, which poses a significant obstacle for many motorists. Research shows that more than 70% of UK councils have no published strategy for residential on-street charging, and 69% of local authorities have yet to install any on-street chargers.

The majority of EV charging, approximately 80%, occurs at home due to its cost-effectiveness and convenience. However, around 40% of UK households, and over 60% in urban areas, do not have access to off-street parking. This means that residents in these areas heavily rely on public charging facilities.

Vauxhall’s Managing Director, James Taylor, emphasized the importance of assisting local authorities in installing charging infrastructure to support the increasing number of EVs on the road. To facilitate this, Vauxhall has launched the Electric Streets website (ElectricStreets.co.uk), allowing the public to register their charging needs.

Carwow’s Commercial Director, Sepi Arani, stressed the collective effort needed to install more charging points in the right locations to ensure a smooth transition to electric vehicles. This collaboration aims to avoid potential infrastructure bottlenecks that could hinder the adoption of EVs and help the UK meet its net-zero targets.

Vauxhall plans to offer fully electric versions of all its car and van models from 2024. The company is currently the top-selling electric van manufacturer in the UK and has transformed its Ellesmere Port plant into Stellantis’ first facility dedicated to electric models.

1Data provided to Vauxhall by carwow – January 2023 to September 2023, 321,758 new car enquiries made through carwow.co.uk by fuel type.

2Vauxhall’s Freedom of Information research took place between May – July 2023, issued to 414 councils across the United Kingdom.

3Energy Saving Trust: Charging Electric Vehicles

4TfL Feasibility Study into Electric Vehicle Uptake and the Impacts of Associated Infrastructure (Source: TfL Electric Vehicle Charging Study)

5Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, September 2023

6Zapmap EV charging statistics 2023 https://www.zap-map.com/ev-stats/how-many-charging-points

Motorsport

Lamborghini Gallardo Takes on Nissan GT-R and MG4 XPower in Unique Drag Race

In an interesting experiment conducted by Carwow, they set out to determine whether the MG4 XPower, an electric hot hatch from China, could match up to two high-performance supercars – the Lamborghini Gallardo and the Nissan GT-R. Although the Lamborghini and Nissan models are well-known powerhouses, the MG4 XPower is relatively unfamiliar to many. However, with its impressive 429 horsepower (320 kilowatts) and 443 pound-feet (600 Newton-meters) of torque generated by its twin motors, it shouldn’t be underestimated.

Boasting all-wheel drive, the MG4 XPower can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in a mere 3.8 seconds. But does it have what it takes to outshine the formidable power of a naturally aspirated V10 convertible or a twin-turbo V6 coupe? While the electric motors provide immediate power delivery, it’s worth noting that the MG4 XPower weighs more than its opponents, tipping the scales at 1,800 kilograms (3,968 pounds).