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Hyundai Inster vs BYD Dolphin Surf: cool urban EVs go wheel-to-wheel for the crown
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Hyundai Inster vs BYD Dolphin Surf: cool urban EVs go wheel-to-wheel for the crown

BYD wants to go viral with its Dolphin Surf, but Hyundai thinks its Inster could be an even bigger social butterfly. We put the small EVs to the test
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16 Aug 2025
Cheapest cars to buy 2025
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Cheapest cars to buy 2025

Searching for a brand-new bargain? These are the cheapest cars in the UK right now
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12 Aug 2025
Electric car charging mega test: do EVs really charge as quickly as they say?
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Electric car charging mega test: do EVs really charge as quickly as they say?

Can the latest generation of EVs really top up as quickly as their makers say they can? We plugged in 10 popular models to find out
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5 Aug 2025
BYD gives up on EV grant, and offers five years of maintenance instead
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BYD gives up on EV grant, and offers five years of maintenance instead

With a Government grant looking unlikely, BYD has announced a new warranty and maintenance scheme to tempt buyers
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5 Aug 2025
Best small electric cars to buy 2025
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Best small electric cars to buy 2025

These compact electric cars offer colossal efficiency
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4 Aug 2025
Electric cars driven until they die: the truth about EV range
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Electric cars driven until they die: the truth about EV range

Five EVs under £24k have joined Dacia’s Spring on the UK market. How far can you go on a budget? We find out
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30 Jul 2025
Cheapest electric cars on sale 2025
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Cheapest electric cars on sale 2025

EVs were often dismissed for being too expensive, but times are changing and these electric cars are flying the low-cost flag
Best cars & vans
16 Jul 2025
BYD Dolphin Surf review
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BYD Dolphin Surf review

The roomy and compellingly-priced BYD Dolphin Surf is arguably the Chinese brand's most convincing model yet
In-depth reviews
8 Jul 2025
BYD Seal review
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BYD Seal review

The handsome BYD Seal puts forth a strong case for itself as a well-made, fine driving, and efficient electric vehicle
In-depth reviews
27 Jun 2025
BYD Dolphin review
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BYD Dolphin review

The BYD Dolphin doesn’t excel when it comes to driving thrills, but higher trim versions are brilliant value for money
In-depth reviews
27 Jun 2025
Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2025, 2026 and beyond
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Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2025, 2026 and beyond

These are the most important new cars headed our way, from brands including Audi, BMW, Dacia, Ferrari, Ford, Skoda and more
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23 Jun 2025
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Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won’t all be EVs
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Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won’t all be EVs

The Chinese brand intends to double the size of its UK line-up by the end of next year
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19 Jun 2025
New all-electric BYD Dolphin Surf is one of the UK’s cheapest cars
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New all-electric BYD Dolphin Surf is one of the UK’s cheapest cars

Known elsewhere as the BYD Seagull, the electric supermini is only slightly more expensive than a petrol-powered Citroen C3
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11 Jun 2025
Fastest-accelerating cars in the world 2025
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Fastest-accelerating cars in the world 2025

Combustion-engined supercars are making a last stand against electrified machines in the fastest accelerating car stakes, here are all the top contend…
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5 Jun 2025
Tesla overtaken by China's BYD in the UK car sales charts
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Tesla overtaken by China's BYD in the UK car sales charts

Chinese giant beats Tesla in monthly sales in May as UK car market grows year-on-year
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5 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Seal the deal on this BYD electric saloon for just £289 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Seal the deal on this BYD electric saloon for just £289 a month

The BYD Seal is a seriously tempting Tesla Model 3 rival, especially at this price. It’s our Deal of the Day for 26 May
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26 May 2025
BYD’s plug-in hybrid onslaught to be led by 124-mile secret weapons
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BYD’s plug-in hybrid onslaught to be led by 124-mile secret weapons

Plug-in hybrid tech looks like playing an increasingly important role in BYD’s future, but expect more EV range, faster charging and better fuel econo…
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21 May 2025
BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid saloon and estate look set for UK launch
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BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid saloon and estate look set for UK launch

BYD looks set to introduce a new PHEV executive car to compete with BMW 3 Series and Skoda Superb
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19 May 2025
BYD beats Dacia, Honda and Citroen: Chinese EV giant already outsells ‘big’ UK brands
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BYD beats Dacia, Honda and Citroen: Chinese EV giant already outsells ‘big’ UK brands

EV sales were up slightly last month year-on-year, but overall car sales were down as buyers tried to dodge increased road tax
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9 May 2025
BYD Sealion 7 review
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BYD Sealion 7 review

The Chinese, electric family SUV is strong on space and kit but doesn’t drive as sweetly as some in this competitive segment
In-depth reviews
22 Apr 2025
Most aerodynamic cars: the sleek, slippery new cars with the lowest drag
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Most aerodynamic cars: the sleek, slippery new cars with the lowest drag

Car efficiency is right in the spotlight but there’s more to achieving it than a high-tech powertrain. Good-old aerodynamics are also key, with some c…
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5 Apr 2025
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs BYD Sealion 7: can the fresh arrival defeat a firm favourite?
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs BYD Sealion 7: can the fresh arrival defeat a firm favourite?

BYD’s latest arrival in the UK is the Sealion 7, and among the models the Chinese EV has in its sights is our 2021 Car of the Year, the Hyundai Ioniq …
Car group tests
26 Mar 2025
Shanghai Motor Show 2025: what all the big car brands are up to
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Shanghai Motor Show 2025: what all the big car brands are up to

The Shanghai Auto Show is now an established part of the automotive calendar – we’ve got a full list of show debuts
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25 Mar 2025
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New BYD Dolphin Surf is the UK version of the Seagull EV
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New BYD Dolphin Surf is the UK version of the Seagull EV

BYD's entry-level electric car will aim to take on the Dacia Spring at around £15,000
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21 Mar 2025
BYD’s plan to be the world’s biggest car brand
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BYD’s plan to be the world’s biggest car brand

BYD’s Europe boss talks about battling Tesla, five-minute charging and being the global number one car brand
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19 Mar 2025
BYD pilots 1,000kW charging, adding 250 miles of range in five minutes
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BYD pilots 1,000kW charging, adding 250 miles of range in five minutes

The new technology allows cars to “match refill speeds of gasoline” models, according to its maker
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18 Mar 2025
Best cheap company cars 2025
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Best cheap company cars 2025

These are the best company cars for a limited budget
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17 Mar 2025
Best Chinese cars 2025: the top options to consider for UK buyers
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Best Chinese cars 2025: the top options to consider for UK buyers

The Chinese have arrived in force on the UK car market and these are the current best of the breed
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18 Feb 2025
BYD Seal U review
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BYD Seal U review

Arrival of the BYD SEAL U plug-in hybrid SUV marks new territory for the Chinese maker in the UK
In-depth reviews
13 Feb 2025
Best 0% finance car deals 2025
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Best 0% finance car deals 2025

Fancy a brand-new car but don’t like paying interest? Here are the best 0% PCP finance deals
Best cars & vans
13 Feb 2025
BYD Atto 2 review
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BYD Atto 2 review

The Atto 2 doesn’t lead the pack, but it’s a fine contender in the compact electric SUV segment
In-depth reviews
6 Feb 2025
Electric company car megatest: Tesla, BMW, Polestar, Hyundai and BYD head-to-head
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Electric company car megatest: Tesla, BMW, Polestar, Hyundai and BYD head-to-head

Drivers are spoiled for choice in the flourishing EV company car market, but which of our six rivals does the business?
Car group tests
3 Feb 2025
Best electric company cars
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Best electric company cars

With low emissions and attractive tax rates, an electric company car could mean big savings
Best cars & vans
28 Jan 2025
BYD Atto 3 review
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BYD Atto 3 review

New kid on the block BYD has hit the ground running with its all-electric family SUV, combining quirky design with a comfortable ride in the Atto 3
In-depth reviews
23 Jan 2025
Brussels Motor Show 2025: full show round-up and all the exciting new cars
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Brussels Motor Show 2025: full show round-up and all the exciting new cars

The all-new BYD Atto 2, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Mazda 6e were among the key models on display at this year's Brussels Motor Show
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14 Jan 2025