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Electric cars

Even the car industry isn't sure if EVs are the future
Opinion - Cupra Born

Even the car industry isn't sure if EVs are the future

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
Opinion
26 Mar 2025
EVs are officially covering more miles than ICE cars
Peugeot E-208 - front cornering

EVs are officially covering more miles than ICE cars

Figures show EV drivers cover nearly 450 miles more than petrol or diesel users
News
26 Mar 2025
New Nissan Juke EV aiming to lord it over the small SUV sector from 2026
Nissan Juke EV

New Nissan Juke EV aiming to lord it over the small SUV sector from 2026

Nissan’s big-selling little SUV is about to take the leap to all-electric power
News
26 Mar 2025
Nissan Micra returns! New EV supermini due this year with Renault 5 flavour
New Nissan Micra 2025

Nissan Micra returns! New EV supermini due this year with Renault 5 flavour

The new Nissan Micra design is inspired by the distinctive, third-generation Micra from the early 2000s
News
26 Mar 2025
Citroen e-C3 review
Citoren e-C3 - front tracking

Citroen e-C3 review

This cheap French supermini is exactly the sort of small electric car we’ve been waiting for ever since battery tech hit the big time
In-depth reviews
26 Mar 2025
Hyundai Ioniq 5 review
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 review

The refreshed Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV remains as competitive as ever, even against newer rivals
In-depth reviews
25 Mar 2025
UK in line for updated MG4, not China's all-new model
New MG MG4 EV facelift - front static

UK in line for updated MG4, not China's all-new model

The new-look MG4 was revealed in China last week, but the brand has confirmed that the UK isn’t getting this car any time soon
News
25 Mar 2025
MGS5 EV review
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MGS5 EV review

MG’s conservatively styled B-segment SUV delivers on most counts, but it lacks a bit of flair
In-depth reviews
25 Mar 2025
Car Deal of the Day: A fully-electric Peugeot E-308 for just £199 a month
Peugeot E-308 - front action

Car Deal of the Day: A fully-electric Peugeot E-308 for just £199 a month

Peugeot’s E-308 is a plush-feeling, upmarket electric hatchback. It’s our Deal of the Day for 24 March
News
24 Mar 2025
Expect more retro Renaults that drink from customers’ “reservoir of sympathy”
Renault 5 - front full width

Expect more retro Renaults that drink from customers’ “reservoir of sympathy”

The brand’s model line-up is now divided into ‘legendary icons’ like the retro-inspired R5, and ‘future icons’ such as the futuristic-looking Megane a…
News
24 Mar 2025
New Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge review: a car devoid of compromise
Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge - front

New Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge review: a car devoid of compromise

The new Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge is super luxurious and breathtakingly fast
Road tests
24 Mar 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Super-slick Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer for £274 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: Super-slick Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer for £274 per month

The stylish and practical VW ID.7 Tourer is our deal of the day for Sunday 23 March…
News
23 Mar 2025
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New vs used electric cars: Tesla Model 3 or Porsche Taycan?
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New vs used electric cars: Tesla Model 3 or Porsche Taycan?

Electric car prices are dropping, but which car offers the most low-emission bang for your buck?
Car group tests
23 Mar 2025
Smart #5 2025 preview: walkaround, specs, prices and on sale date
Smart #5 - front

Smart #5 2025 preview: walkaround, specs, prices and on sale date

Smart’s biggest model to date gives the brand a new identity, and hides some trick technology under its skin
News
21 Mar 2025
New Dacia Sandero to come with both hybrid and electric power
Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe Expression - front tracking

New Dacia Sandero to come with both hybrid and electric power

An all-new fourth-generation Sandero is coming in 2027, and Dacia’s boss has been discussing its powertrain options
News
21 Mar 2025
New BYD Dolphin Surf is the UK version of the Seagull EV
BYD Seagull - front

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
News
21 Mar 2025
New Alfa Romeo Stelvio spy shots show SUV will be bigger and sportier than ever
Alfa Romeo Stelvio (camouflaged) - front action

New Alfa Romeo Stelvio spy shots show SUV will be bigger and sportier than ever

The Next generation of Alfa’s flagship SUV has been seen out on test
News
21 Mar 2025
Hyundai Ioniq 5 alternatives: 7 electric family SUVs with range and style
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 alternatives: 7 electric family SUVs with range and style

Not sold on Hyundai’s sharp-looking family crossover? Here are seven other options
Best cars & vans
21 Mar 2025
EVs are here to stay, says Cupra boss
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EVs are here to stay, says Cupra boss

Legislators need to be positive rather than punish, and educate consumers that EVs are the fuel of the future, says Cupra CEO Wayne Griffiths
News
21 Mar 2025
Leapmotor T03 review
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Leapmotor T03 review

The Leapmotor T03 electric city car comes with an attractive price tag, impressive range and plenty of equipment
In-depth reviews
20 Mar 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
20 Mar 2025
Does Britain have a blind spot over EV emissions?
Polestar 4 - cornering, low shot

Does Britain have a blind spot over EV emissions?

Calls for more clarity around ‘zero emission’ car terminology, following a consumer survey by a biofuels firm
News
19 Mar 2025
"Car design today is too aggressive": McLaren F1's designer weighs-in on the modern auto aesthetic
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"Car design today is too aggressive": McLaren F1's designer weighs-in on the modern auto aesthetic

Peter Stevens expresses his disenchantment with modern car design, telling Auto Express the way a car looks will become “all the more important” with …
News
19 Mar 2025
Electric cars are vital if transport is to help combat climate change
Opinion - Volkswagen ID7

Electric cars are vital if transport is to help combat climate change

Despite poor EV sales, editor-at-large Phil McNamara thinks electric cars are only going to become more important
Opinion
19 Mar 2025
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Renault 5 vs Fiat 500e: which stylish EV is king of the city?
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Renault 5 vs Fiat 500e: which stylish EV is king of the city?

The new retro-themed Renault 5 is wowing drivers with its looks, performance and price, but not so long ago it was the Fiat 500e that was hot in the c…
Car group tests
19 Mar 2025
Abarth 600e review
Abarth 600e UK - front

Abarth 600e review

The Abarth 600e is an interesting alternative to the hot hatch norm, because it’s genuinely fun to drive and has an interesting design - but it has a …
In-depth reviews
19 Mar 2025
BYD pilots 1,000kW charging, adding 250 miles of range in five minutes
BYD Atto 3 - front static

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
News
18 Mar 2025
New Citroen e-C3 van will be a cheap 'n' cheerful option for business from April
Citroen e-C3 - front cornering

New Citroen e-C3 van will be a cheap 'n' cheerful option for business from April

Extensive line up of Citroen commercial vehicles is about to get even larger thanks to the e-C3 van
News
18 Mar 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Roomy Renault Scenic EV at the best price we've seen
Renault Scenic UK - front

Car Deal of the Day: Roomy Renault Scenic EV at the best price we've seen

The Scenic of the 2020s is an excellent electric family SUV. It’s our Deal of the Day for 18 March.
News
18 Mar 2025
Fiat 500e review
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Fiat 500e review

The Fiat 500 has been a sales hit for nearly 20 years. How good is the EV version?
In-depth reviews
18 Mar 2025
New Tesla Cybercab preview: 300-mile range for self-driving robotaxi due in 2027
Tesla Cybercab Ellis - front 3/4

New Tesla Cybercab preview: 300-mile range for self-driving robotaxi due in 2027

Tesla’s Cybercab will be two-seater with no steering wheel and a relatively small 50kWh battery
News
18 Mar 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
18 Mar 2025
Skoda Elroq review
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Skoda Elroq review

The Skoda Elroq is even more appealing than the bigger Skoda Enyaq, and just as brilliant
In-depth reviews
18 Mar 2025
Labour set to backpedal on ZEV targets and petrol car sales ban

Labour set to backpedal on ZEV targets and petrol car sales ban

After fierce backlash from the public and a lukewarm reception to EVs, Ministers are drawing up plans to soften the approach to electrifying the UK’s …
News
17 Mar 2025
Three car garage: a new BMW X3 or a used sports car, luxury saloon and EV for the same price
BMW 3-car garage

Three car garage: a new BMW X3 or a used sports car, luxury saloon and EV for the same price

For around the price of a new X3 you can have it all with this excellent variety of BMWs
Features
17 Mar 2025
Outrageous Renault 5 Turbo 3E is a 533bhp hand-built, pocket-sized supercar
New Renault 5 Turbo 3E Ellis Hyde - front 3/4

Outrageous Renault 5 Turbo 3E is a 533bhp hand-built, pocket-sized supercar

Rear-wheel-drive hot hatch on steroids will be made in limited numbers, each expected to cost well over £100,000
News
17 Mar 2025
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