Electric cars

Delayed model launches and unprofitable electric plans leave SEAT’s next steps uncertain

Skoda will double down on SUVs, with no electric alternative to the Volkswagen ID.1 or ID.2 in the works

Korean brand Kia has only just revealed its new range of vans, but is already giving us a clue to the new PV5’s full potential

A new leisure vehicle is on the cards for Kia’s new all-electric commercial range

The upcoming hot saloon will use, and diversify, N’s high-performance technology

The brand-new electric Skoda Elroq vRS gets a 335bhp dual-motor powertrain, which is good for 0-62mph in 5.4 seconds

Hyundai’s eccentric Ioniq 6 ‘streamliner’ electric saloon has leapfrogged the Ioniq 5 to be given a substantial update

Firm’s first EV has been tweaked to keep tabs with the Tesla Model 3

New tax rates from April 2025 have added hundreds of pounds to the cost of running an EV in the UK

Editor Paul Barker wonders what the sweet spot is between EV battery sizes and weight

Fresh edition has the same-sized battery than the car it replaces, but Vauxhall has eked out more range

Thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle? Here are the EVs that should be on your shortlist, and why…

The VW ID.3 is an excellent choice for those making the switch to EV. It’s our Deal of the Day for 1 April

US firm Aptera’s three-wheeler has completed a 300-mile US road trip, adding range on the go

Fleetwatch: the Volvo EX40's smart navigation, charging information and speed camera warnings come in useful

Every electric Vauxhall now comes in under the £40,000 threshold for ‘luxury’ car tax, potentially saving customers over £2,000

The BYD Seal is a Tesla Model 3 rival, and a very good one at that. It’s our Deal of the Day for 31 March

Black and gold theme, plus extra kit, available on the Junior, Tonale, Giulia and Stelvio

Online investors’ call confirms Nissan will build a “derivative” of the Renault Twingo from 2026

120 years of vehicle manufacturing comes to an end, as Stellantis turns its back on historic British plant

Fleetwatch: the Cupra Tavascan swallows car seats with ease thanks to plenty of rear seat space

Mercedes has almost doubled the range of the existing eVito van with a 90kWh battery

Plug-in version will probably be the most powerful M3 ever

A lot has changed with the all-electric Nissan Leaf, but the new model will still be built in the UK

There’s also new equipment fitted to lower-spec models

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 …

Editor Paul Barker wonders how new car buyers are supposed to know if electric cars are the future when the industry itself doesn't know the answer

Figures show EV drivers cover nearly 450 miles more than petrol or diesel users

Nissan’s big-selling little SUV is about to take the leap to all-electric power

The new Nissan Micra design is inspired by the distinctive, third-generation Micra from the early 2000s