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It's incredible that no EV has got the full Electric Car Grant amount
Opinion - Electric Car Grant

It's incredible that no EV has got the full Electric Car Grant amount

Editor Paul Barker is baffled that no cars currently eligible for the Electric Car Grant qualify for the higher amount of £3,750
Opinion
17 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Jump into a fully loaded Leapmotor C10 at £191 a month
Leapmotor C10 - front

Car Deal of the Day: Jump into a fully loaded Leapmotor C10 at £191 a month

New to the UK market, the Leapmotor C10 is a spacious, electric family SUV with lots of kit. It’s our deal of the day for August 16
News
16 Aug 2025
UK Electric Car Grant in detail: discount size, eligibility and how you get the ECG
Auto Express creative director Darren Wilson charging the Lexus RZ

UK Electric Car Grant in detail: discount size, eligibility and how you get the ECG

The Government has announced an electric car grant with discounts of up to £3,750, but does any model get the full amount?
News
16 Aug 2025
Hyundai Inster vs BYD Dolphin Surf: cool urban EVs go wheel-to-wheel for the crown
Hyundai Inster vs BYD Dolphin Surf - front tracking

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
News
16 Aug 2025
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
Electric car charging mega test - Renault 5 front angled

What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks

More than 20 electric cars are now eligible for a Government-funded discount. Which should you go for from the ever growing list?
News
15 Aug 2025
New Volkswagen, Peugeot and Cupra models gain EV Grant price cuts
Peugeot E-208 - front tracking

New Volkswagen, Peugeot and Cupra models gain EV Grant price cuts

More cars qualify for the Government’s discounts, but there’s still not a single car eligible for the maximum £3,750 discount
News
15 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: The Hyundai Kona Electric is a distinctive SUV for under £218 a month
Hyundai Kona Electric - front corner left

Car Deal of the Day: The Hyundai Kona Electric is a distinctive SUV for under £218 a month

The Kona Electric still looks fresh and is competitive against rivals. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 15
News
15 Aug 2025
Nissan Micra review
Auto Express senior staff writer Jordan Katsianis driving the Nissan Micra EV (exterior)

Nissan Micra review

The new Nissan Micra might be from a Japanese brand, but it’s built in France and designed in the UK; a varied birth, but one that still comes togethe…
In-depth reviews
15 Aug 2025
Smart #1 review
Smart #1 front tracking shot

Smart #1 review

Performance, efficiency and practicality are Smart #1 highlights, but it needs ride quality and infotainment improvements to best its rivals
In-depth reviews
15 Aug 2025
New Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition 2025 review: chic city car is past its prime
Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector's Edition - front tracking

New Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition 2025 review: chic city car is past its prime

The new Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector's Edition adds some styling flare but does little for a car which is in need of a proper update
Road tests
15 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Tavascan's head-turning looks for £295 a month
Cupra Tavascan – front cornering, left

Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Tavascan's head-turning looks for £295 a month

The Cupra Tavascan has a distinctive design but doesn’t cost the earth. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 14
News
14 Aug 2025
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Renault Scenic review
Renault Scenic - main image

Renault Scenic review

Our extensive testing of the electric Renault Scenic E-Tech reveals an innovative and hi-tech family car with few weak points
In-depth reviews
14 Aug 2025
Who said the estate car is dead? New electric Skoda Octavia previewed by Vision O concept
New Skoda Vision O concept teaser

Who said the estate car is dead? New electric Skoda Octavia previewed by Vision O concept

Skoda will reveal its vision for the future of estate cars at next month’s Munich Motor Show
News
14 Aug 2025
Alpine A290 review
Alpine A290 UK - dynamic front

Alpine A290 review

The Alpine A290 all-electric hot hatchback is rounded, well priced, and has desirability in spades
In-depth reviews
14 Aug 2025
Shock new mid-size Range Rover to get EV power and stunning design
Range Rover Velar EV - front (watermarked)

Shock new mid-size Range Rover to get EV power and stunning design

Mid-size SUV will end the four-year wait for a new JLR model and our exclusive images preview how it could look
News
14 Aug 2025
Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription
Volkswagen ID.3 - front cornering

Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription

Owners can now subscribe to boost the power of their car… for a fee
News
14 Aug 2025
New Mercedes GLA spied with cutting-edge EV powertrain
Mercedes GLA - front 3/4

New Mercedes GLA spied with cutting-edge EV powertrain

The fourth model on Merc’s all-new MMA platform will be a compact electric SUV with a not-so-compact range
News
14 Aug 2025
Cupra Tavascan V1 long-term test: posh EV blossoms in warm weather
Cupra Tavascan long termer second report - header

Cupra Tavascan V1 long-term test: posh EV blossoms in warm weather

Fifth fleetwatch: range readings climbed to a peak of 380 miles in the summer weather
Long-term tests
14 Aug 2025
New Jaecoo E5 is a Range Rover lookalike with a very attractive price
New Jaecoo E5 - front static

New Jaecoo E5 is a Range Rover lookalike with a very attractive price

Chinese newcomer’s first electric SUV is also a rival to the award-winning Kia EV3 and Hyundai Kona Electric
News
13 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: electric Ford Puma Gen-E gets almighty price cut
Ford Puma Gen-E - front action

Car Deal of the Day: electric Ford Puma Gen-E gets almighty price cut

If you thought it was cheap last week, then get a load of this. The Ford Puma Gen-E is our Deal of the Day, again, this time for August 13
News
13 Aug 2025
Vauxhall Frontera review
Vauxhall Frontera Electric - front

Vauxhall Frontera review

The Frontera misses the mark slightly for design and quality, but this budget-friendly Vauxhall scores well in most areas
In-depth reviews
13 Aug 2025
Nissan Ariya review
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Nissan Ariya review

For family buyers contemplating the switch to electric motoring, the Ariya is a capable and upmarket-feeling option
In-depth reviews
13 Aug 2025
New Polestar 7 to take the fight to Tesla, Audi and BMW with cutting-edge tech
Polestar 7 render (watermarked) - front

New Polestar 7 to take the fight to Tesla, Audi and BMW with cutting-edge tech

The new Polestar 7 is set to arrive in 2028 and our exclusive images preview how it could look
News
13 Aug 2025
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Vauxhall Mokka review
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Vauxhall Mokka review

The Vauxhall Mokka is a solid all-rounder, but it doesn’t really stand out in any key area
In-depth reviews
13 Aug 2025
Nissan Ariya gets massive £9,000 price cut thanks to new Electric Car Grant
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Nissan Ariya gets massive £9,000 price cut thanks to new Electric Car Grant

The 2022 Auto Express Car of the Year is cheaper than it’s ever been, with prices now starting from £33,500
News
13 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
Best cars & vans
12 Aug 2025
Vauxhall Astra Electric review
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Vauxhall Astra Electric review

All-electric Vauxhall Astra is stylish, well-equipped and now costs less to buy, but there are more talented alternatives out there
In-depth reviews
12 Aug 2025
Renault 4 review
Renault 4 - front

Renault 4 review

The Renault 4 isn’t just a more practical R5, it has a unique retro charm all of its own
In-depth reviews
11 Aug 2025
New electric Ford pick-up to cost an astonishing £22k
Ford Ranger - front cornering

New electric Ford pick-up to cost an astonishing £22k

Looking for its new Model T moment, Ford USA announces new affordable EV platform, starting with new pick-up truck
News
11 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: A Renault Scenic for £206 a month is an absolute steal
Renault Scenic UK - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: A Renault Scenic for £206 a month is an absolute steal

The Renault Scenic E-Tech is a great all-round electric SUV, and is our Deal of the Day for August 11
News
11 Aug 2025
Renault 5 review
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Renault 5 review

The retro-inspired Renault 5 electric supermini is well priced, nice to drive, and has great tech
In-depth reviews
11 Aug 2025
Renault Megane E-Tech review
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Renault Megane E-Tech review

The latest Renault Megane E-Tech blends an old name with new tech for an EV-only future
In-depth reviews
11 Aug 2025
Chic and all-electric DS Automobiles No4 to cost from £36,995
DS No4 PHEV - front

Chic and all-electric DS Automobiles No4 to cost from £36,995

The stylish new French hatchback will arrive in EV and hybrid forms, the latter costing only £32,200 to undercut the EV
News
11 Aug 2025
Vauxhall Corsa Electric review
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Vauxhall Corsa Electric review

The Corsa Electric has decent performance and range, but some versions are better value for money than others
In-depth reviews
11 Aug 2025
Lucky 13 more cars confirmed for Electric Car Grant… but there’s a catch
Renault 5 - full front

Lucky 13 more cars confirmed for Electric Car Grant… but there’s a catch

The Renault 5 is one of a number of cars to qualify for the Government's new Electric Car Grant, however none of them get the higher £3,750 amount
News
9 Aug 2025