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Volkswagen ID.3 review
Volkswagen ID.3 - front tracking

Volkswagen ID.3 review

The Volkswagen ID.3 is a fine electric family hatchback, but its on-board tech remains a source of contention
In-depth reviews
30 May 2024
Mazda, Toyota and Subaru join forces to develop new engines for hybrid cars
Toyota, Subaru and Mazda partnership

Mazda, Toyota and Subaru join forces to develop new engines for hybrid cars

The new engines will be compatible with fossil fuel alternatives like liquid hydrogen and synthetic fuel
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30 May 2024
New Cadillac Optiq EV to spearhead UK relaunch by end of 2024
Cadillac Optiq - front

New Cadillac Optiq EV to spearhead UK relaunch by end of 2024

America’s premium brand is coming back to the UK with an all-electric headline
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29 May 2024
Cadillac coming to the UK with two EVs by end of 2024
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Cadillac coming to the UK with two EVs by end of 2024

Iconic American brand Cadillac to return to the UK complete with right-hand drive EVs and a particular American flair
News
29 May 2024
New Porsche Taycan facelift 2024 review: fast, efficient and brilliant
Porsche Taycan facelift - front

New Porsche Taycan facelift 2024 review: fast, efficient and brilliant

The updated Porsche Taycan is faster to drive, charges quicker and is incredibly efficient
Road tests
29 May 2024
Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027
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Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027

Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027
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29 May 2024
“Electric cars are the future; we’ve gone too far for there to be any other dominant tech”
Opinion - EV charging

“Electric cars are the future; we’ve gone too far for there to be any other dominant tech”

Editor Paul Barker thinks the next Prime Minister has a big motoring to-do list, including issues around electric cars and hybrids
Opinion
29 May 2024
New Dacia Spring EV goes on sale 4 June, and it costs less than a Kia Picanto
Dacia Spring - charging

New Dacia Spring EV goes on sale 4 June, and it costs less than a Kia Picanto

With a starting price of just under £15,000, the Dacia Spring is the cheapest electric car in UK showrooms
News
28 May 2024
BMW i4 review
BMW i4 - front tracking

BMW i4 review

Sophisticated, well-built and typically great to drive, the all-electric BMW i4 is an easy car to recommend
In-depth reviews
28 May 2024
Lower UK energy price cap brings cheaper EV charging
Vauxhall Astra GSE connected to a home wallbox charger

Lower UK energy price cap brings cheaper EV charging

Energy regulator Ofgem has announced the energy price cap which shall stay in place until September, unlocking lower home charging prices for EV owner…
News
24 May 2024
Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate long-term test: our Car of the Year continues to impress
Auto Express creative director Darren Wilson's family standing next to the Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate long-term test: our Car of the Year continues to impress

Final report: our electric SUV again shows why it was our Car of the Year in 2023
Long-term tests
24 May 2024
New Kia EV3 is a £30k electric car with a 372-mile range
Kia EV3 - front

New Kia EV3 is a £30k electric car with a 372-mile range

Kia expands its electric line up with the EV3 – taking plenty of inspiration from the flagship EV9
News
23 May 2024
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Car Deal of the Day: award-winning BYD Dolphin EV for £282 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: award-winning BYD Dolphin EV for £282 a month

Our Deal of the Day for 22 May is for BYD’s comfortable and well-equipped, if somewhat oddly named electric supermini
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22 May 2024
China’s BYD targets Britain’s New Routemaster with electric double-decker bus
BYD BD11 - front tracking

China’s BYD targets Britain’s New Routemaster with electric double-decker bus

The BYD BD11 is powered by a colossal 523kWh battery and can be recharged at speeds of 500kW
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22 May 2024
Car Deal of the Day: super sleek, all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 6 for £323 a month
Hyundai Ioniq 6 - front

Car Deal of the Day: super sleek, all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 6 for £323 a month

Our Deal of the Day for 21 May is for Hyundai’s “electrified streamliner”, the Ioniq 6 EV
News
21 May 2024
Smart #3 review
Smart #3 - front

Smart #3 review

The Smart #3 is a practical mid-size coupe-SUV that’s great to drive but with annoying infotainment and quality issues
In-depth reviews
21 May 2024
Car Deal of the Day: trendy Volkswagen ID.5 coupe-SUV for £316 a month
Volkswagen ID.5 - front tracking

Car Deal of the Day: trendy Volkswagen ID.5 coupe-SUV for £316 a month

The Volkswagen ID.5 is relaxing to drive, stylish and, at this price, an ideal Deal of the Day pick for 20 May
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20 May 2024
Honda e:Ny1 review
Honda eNy1 - front

Honda e:Ny1 review

The Honda e:Ny1 is a bit of a mixed bag in the competitive compact electric SUV class
In-depth reviews
20 May 2024
Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric at an unbeatable £201 a month
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric at an unbeatable £201 a month

Our Deal of the Day selection for 18 May will appeal to those who want an all-electric family car that’s not a SUV
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18 May 2024
Honda ‘0 Series’ plans to bring seven new electric cars by 2030
Honda Series 0 Saloon

Honda ‘0 Series’ plans to bring seven new electric cars by 2030

Honda’s ‘0 Series’ of EVs will include a flagship saloon and SUVs of all sizes
News
17 May 2024
Cheap EV charging comes to public chargepoints via new ‘Plunge Pricing’ app
Octopus Energy’s Electroverse

Cheap EV charging comes to public chargepoints via new ‘Plunge Pricing’ app

Octopus’ ‘Plunge Pricing’ events promise to save electric car drivers an average of £6.50 per charge
News
17 May 2024
New Cupra Born VZ 2024 review: a great stride for the EV hot hatch genre
New Cupra Born VZ - front

New Cupra Born VZ 2024 review: a great stride for the EV hot hatch genre

The Cupra Born VZ delivers a driving experience that was wholly unexpected given the shortcomings of other cars using the same tech.
Road tests
17 May 2024
Car Deal of the Day: rack up the miles in this Cupra Born for £266 a month
Cupra Born 77kWh V3 - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: rack up the miles in this Cupra Born for £266 a month

Cupra’s bespoke Born brought electric power to the hot hatch segment and at £266 a month it’s our Deal of the Day for 16 May
News
16 May 2024
‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government
Ineos Grenadier Hydrogen

‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government

The Ineos Automotive CEO hits out at the EV-only approach to net-zero, saying “drivers have been left behind”
News
16 May 2024
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Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S long-term test: a great choice for electric car newbies
Auto Express chief sub-editor Andy Pringle holding two L-plates while standing next to the Volkswagen ID.3

Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S long-term test: a great choice for electric car newbies

Final report: Andy is no longer an EV learner as he says goodbye to VW
Long-term tests
16 May 2024
“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”
Opinion - Ford Mustang Mach-E

“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”

With Ford announcing it might restrict sales of petrol cars in the UK, editor Paul Barker thinks it’s time for the Government to take another look at …
Opinion
15 May 2024
New Peugeot E-3008 2024 review: fails to stand out from the EV crowd
Peugeot E-3008 UK - front

New Peugeot E-3008 2024 review: fails to stand out from the EV crowd

The new Peugeot E-3008 looks the part, but is held back by disappointing performance and a harsh ride
Road tests
14 May 2024
Kia EV6 gets bigger battery, interior upgrades and EV9-inspired facelift
2024 Kia EV6 GT Line - front static

Kia EV6 gets bigger battery, interior upgrades and EV9-inspired facelift

The facelifted EV6 should arrive in UK showrooms before the end of the year
News
14 May 2024
New Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology 2024 review: electric G-Class is classy but flawed
Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology - front

New Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology 2024 review: electric G-Class is classy but flawed

The new all-electric Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology has plenty of appeal, however it’s outclassed by most premium SUVs on the road
Road tests
13 May 2024
New 416bhp BYD Seal X hot hatch targets MG4 XPower and Cupra Born
BYD Seal X

New 416bhp BYD Seal X hot hatch targets MG4 XPower and Cupra Born

The all-electric family hatchback produces between 215 and 416bhp, and is likely to make it to the UK
News
13 May 2024
‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’
Opinion - Vauxhall Corsa Electric

‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’

Mike Rutheford thinks electric car prices are still far too expensive
Opinion
12 May 2024
Car Deal of the Day: Nissan Ariya is a bargain EV SUV at £260 a month
Nissan Ariya - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Nissan Ariya is a bargain EV SUV at £260 a month

A spacious SUV with a quality cabin - the Nissan Ariya is our Deal of the Day for 11 May
News
11 May 2024
Skywell BE11 takes aim at the premium all-electric SUV market
Skywell BE11 front 3/4

Skywell BE11 takes aim at the premium all-electric SUV market

Chinese firm Skywell will begin UK sales later this year
News
10 May 2024
Fastest charging electric cars on sale in the UK
Porsche Taycan - front tracking

Fastest charging electric cars on sale in the UK

There are caveats around maximum charging speeds of electric cars but the quickest charging models will generally help you spend less time hanging abo…
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9 May 2024
New Genesis X Dog is a paw-sitively luxurious concept car for canines
Genesis GV70 X Dog concept

New Genesis X Dog is a paw-sitively luxurious concept car for canines

It’s modelled on a GV70 and comes with a suite of accessories to make your four-legged friend more comfortable
News
9 May 2024
Used electric car sales spike 71% as ex-company cars reach the market in big numbers
Tesla Model 3 - front

Used electric car sales spike 71% as ex-company cars reach the market in big numbers

Battery power accounted for 2.1 per cent of used car sales in the first quarter of 2024, with sales up 71 per cent
News
8 May 2024
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