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Maxus MIFA 9 electric MPV arrives in the UK
Maxus MIFA 9 electric MPV

Maxus MIFA 9 electric MPV arrives in the UK

The all-electric people carrier is going on sale in the UK early in 2023
News
27 May 2022
New Ora Funky Cat electric car is out of the bag in Britain from £30k
Ora Cat 01 - front

New Ora Funky Cat electric car is out of the bag in Britain from £30k

The high-spec Ora Funky Cat First Edition lands with plenty of kit, but cheaper versions and long-range model also planned
News
27 May 2022
Rapid electric car charging cost rises by 21 per cent in eight months
Fiat 500 connected to a Gridserve rapid charger

Rapid electric car charging cost rises by 21 per cent in eight months

Despite price increases, the latest figures show electric car running costs still undercut petrol and diesel by a big margin
News
26 May 2022
New Kia Niro EV prototype review
Kia Niro EV  prototype - front

New Kia Niro EV prototype review

We get behind the wheel of a pre-production prototype version of the 201bhp Kia Niro EV
Road tests
22 May 2022
Lexus UX 300e vs Mercedes EQA: 2022 twin test review
Lexus UX300e vs Mercedes EQA - two cars on river bank front

Lexus UX 300e vs Mercedes EQA: 2022 twin test review

Compact premium electric SUVs from Mercedes and Lexus go head-to-head
Car group tests
21 May 2022
New Mercedes Vision AMG concept previews future performance EVs
Mercedes Vision AMG concept - front

New Mercedes Vision AMG concept previews future performance EVs

The all-electric Mercedes Vision AMG concept showcases plans for future Mercedes performance cars in the EV era
News
19 May 2022
New all-electric Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider shapes up
Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider - watermarked front

New all-electric Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider shapes up

Alfa Romeo bosses have confirmed that a new two-seat electric roadster is in the company’s rejuvenation plans and our exclusive images preview how it …
News
19 May 2022
Reborn Renault Scenic SUV previewed by new Scenic Vision concept
Renault Scenic Vision concept - front

Reborn Renault Scenic SUV previewed by new Scenic Vision concept

This is our first look at the new all-electric Renault Scenic SUV with electric/hydrogen power and real-life interior rainbows
News
19 May 2022
Kia outlines its long-term electric van production strategy
Kia electric vans

Kia outlines its long-term electric van production strategy

The Korean car maker will set up a new factory for electric ‘Purpose Built Vehicles’ as early as 2026.
News
18 May 2022
15 Tesla Supercharger sites open to non-Tesla vehicles in the UK
Tesla Supercharger

15 Tesla Supercharger sites open to non-Tesla vehicles in the UK

Pilot scheme to open up Tesla-only charging network to all electric cars lands at selected UK locations
News
18 May 2022
Ford appeals to EU for 100 per cent electric car sales by 2035
Ford Mustang Mach-E

Ford appeals to EU for 100 per cent electric car sales by 2035

Ford proposes a 2035 ban on petrol and diesel car sales 
News
16 May 2022
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance hints at next-gen electric Cayman
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance - front tracking

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance hints at next-gen electric Cayman

New 1,073bhp electric racer will serve as a test bed for Porsche’s EV sports car tech, which will be applied to the Cayman’s pure-electric replacement
News
16 May 2022
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Shell and ABB team up to deliver world’s fastest electric car charger
Shell charger

Shell and ABB team up to deliver world’s fastest electric car charger

New Shell and ABB-developed Terra 360 EV charger can add 62 miles of range in less than three minutes
News
16 May 2022
GM could re-enter European market with EV-only models
GMC Hummer EV production line

GM could re-enter European market with EV-only models

Investment in EVs could mean a return to Europe for GM brands such as Cadillac and Chevrolet
News
16 May 2022
“Mid-sized electric cars are way beyond the financial reach of most mums and dads”
Opinion - electric car prices

“Mid-sized electric cars are way beyond the financial reach of most mums and dads”

Mike Rutherford thinks the industry needs to face the fact that a lot of people can’t afford a brand new factory-fresh car
Opinion
16 May 2022
Free electric car charging and where to find it
Free electric car charging

Free electric car charging and where to find it

Find out where you can charge your electric car for free, and when it’s best to pay to charge
Tips & advice
13 May 2022
New Genesis GV60 2022 review
Genesis GV60 - front

New Genesis GV60 2022 review

The new Genesis GV60 is the brand’s first electric car for the UK, and we’ve been for a drive
Road tests
12 May 2022
New Volkswagen ID.5 2022 review
Volkswagen ID.5 - front

New Volkswagen ID.5 2022 review

The new Volkswagen ID.5 coupe-SUV is the latest electric car to join VW’s range, but is it the best?
Road tests
10 May 2022
New Volkswagen ID.5 GTX 2022 review
Volkswagen ID.5 GTX - front

New Volkswagen ID.5 GTX 2022 review

The hot new all-electric Volkswagen ID.5 GTX promises much, but is held back by a lack of thrills from behind the wheel
Road tests
10 May 2022
Used electric car sales more than double as pre-owned car boom continues
2016 Tesla Model S - cornering

Used electric car sales more than double as pre-owned car boom continues

Used car sales saw a 5.1% year-on-year increase in the first quarter of 2022, with 14,586 second-hand electric cars changing hands
News
10 May 2022
“The Chancellor can afford to slash VAT to 10% on new electric cars”
Opinion - electric car sales

“The Chancellor can afford to slash VAT to 10% on new electric cars”

If cautious buyers are to be persuaded into an electric car, Mike Rutherford thinks they’ll need an offer they can’t refuse
Opinion
8 May 2022
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium: long-term test review
John McIlroy washing Ioniq 5

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium: long-term test review

Final report: Stylish EV shows just why it was our 2021 Car of the Year
Long-term tests
6 May 2022
First look at new electric Skoda supermini due in 2025
Skoda EV

First look at new electric Skoda supermini due in 2025

The upcoming Skoda small car will share a platform with similar Volkswagen and Cupra EVs
News
6 May 2022
New sketch of 2025 Volkswagen ID.1 unveiled
Sketch of the 2025 VW ID.1

New sketch of 2025 Volkswagen ID.1 unveiled

Volkswagen has released a teaser sketch of its upcoming ID.1 electric supermini
News
6 May 2022
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What is the best fuel for your next car?
trio teaser

What is the best fuel for your next car?

Three Citroen C4s, three different fuel options but which is best?
Features
6 May 2022
New 2022 Genesis GV60 EV: UK prices and specs revealed
Genesis GV60 2022 - front

New 2022 Genesis GV60 EV: UK prices and specs revealed

Three versions of the new Genesis GV60 EV are coming to Britain, with options including Nappa leather upholstery
News
5 May 2022
Iconic Vauxhall Manta name to return on new all-electric SUV
Vauxhall Manta - front (watermarked)

Iconic Vauxhall Manta name to return on new all-electric SUV

Vauxhall is set to bring back the famous Manta name on a sporty SUV to rival the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and our exclusive images preview how it could look
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5 May 2022
New Tata Motors Avinya Concept showcases all-electric future
Tata AVINYA - front

New Tata Motors Avinya Concept showcases all-electric future

Tata Motors has pulled the wraps off a new electric concept car, designed to preview the brand’s next-generation of EVs
News
4 May 2022
​​Draft electric car charger accessibility standard fails real-world test
Electric car hooked up to chargepoint

​​Draft electric car charger accessibility standard fails real-world test

We call for changes to make the government-backed BSI chargepoint guidelines fit for purpose
News
4 May 2022
New Cupra Born 2022 review
Cupra Born - front

New Cupra Born 2022 review

The Cupra Born promises a sportier flavour over its Volkswagen ID.3 sibling, so does it deliver the thrills?
Road tests
29 Apr 2022
New ‘Chameleon’ kerbside electric car charger revealed by Connected Kerb
Chameleon Connected Kerb charger

New ‘Chameleon’ kerbside electric car charger revealed by Connected Kerb

The Connected Kerb ‘Chameleon’ charger is one of the smallest dual-chargers on the market
News
28 Apr 2022
Fiat 500 Passion: long-term test review
James Brodie with giant key

Fiat 500 Passion: long-term test review

Final report: Fiat’s baby EV is hot in the city and good elsewhere if the weather’s not cold
Long-term tests
25 Apr 2022
New Jeep Magneto 2.0 concept review
Jeep Magneto 2.0 concept - front action

New Jeep Magneto 2.0 concept review

The new all-electric Jeep Magneto concept packs 625bhp, a manual gearbox and four-wheel drive
Road tests
25 Apr 2022
Updated Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets more power and 315-mile range
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate - front static

Updated Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets more power and 315-mile range

The flagship Hyundai Ioniq 5’s 73kWh battery has been swapped for a larger unit, which should improve on the car’s 280-mile range
News
25 Apr 2022
ZipCharge GoHub announced as modular electric car charging station
ZipCharge GoHub

ZipCharge GoHub announced as modular electric car charging station

Having already released the portable Go charging unit, ZipCharge has created a fixed charging station containing up to ten of its EV power banks
News
22 Apr 2022
New Subaru Solterra EV: pricing, range and release date
Subaru Solterra

New Subaru Solterra EV: pricing, range and release date

Subaru reveals the latest on its all-electric Solterra SUV
News
21 Apr 2022
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