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Skoda plans electric Citigo replacement based on VW ID.1

Skoda plans electric Citigo replacement based on VW ID.1

New Skoda boss Thomas Schäfer reveals plans for new city car and all-electric hatchback
News
11 Dec 2020
Car makers warn electric car plans are “far removed from reality”

Car makers warn electric car plans are “far removed from reality”

European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association calculates if EU targets of 30 million EVs by 2030 are to be met, their numbers must rise by almost 5,0…
News
10 Dec 2020
"Our electric car charging network needs to improve"

"Our electric car charging network needs to improve"

Steve Fowler thinks competition is key to providing a better electric car charging experience
Opinion
9 Dec 2020
Just 5% of mechanics can work on electric cars
BMW i3 in factory

Just 5% of mechanics can work on electric cars

Vast majority of mechanics are not yet qualified to work on EVs as 2030 deadline looms, experts warn
News
8 Dec 2020
Half of UK cars must be electric by 2030 to meet climate-change goals
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Half of UK cars must be electric by 2030 to meet climate-change goals

Climate Change Committee says that as well as banning sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, 46% of all cars - or 16 million vehicles - on the…
News
4 Dec 2020
Hyundai Motor Group details dedicated electric car platform

Hyundai Motor Group details dedicated electric car platform

Hyundai has released a detailed specification for its new E-GMP architecture, which will underpin 23 new electric cars by 2025
News
2 Dec 2020
New Fiat 500 Convertible 2020 review
Fiat 500

New Fiat 500 Convertible 2020 review

New all-electric Fiat 500 combines classic lines with latest tech and up to 199 miles of range
Road tests
2 Dec 2020
New MINI JCW electric hot hatch due in 2021

New MINI JCW electric hot hatch due in 2021

Official spy shots show the new all-electric MINI John Cooper Works hot hatch testing ahead of its arrival by the end of 2021
News
1 Dec 2020
'Bentley needs real powertrain innovation if it’s to remain remotely relevant'

'Bentley needs real powertrain innovation if it’s to remain remotely relevant'

Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks Bentley's EV switch is key to the firm's future
Opinion
11 Nov 2020
Peugeot e-2008 vs Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia Soul EV

Peugeot e-2008 vs Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia Soul EV

We put the new Peugeot e-2008, up against the Kia Soul EV and Hyundai Kona Electric
Car group tests
7 Nov 2020
Polestar 2 recalled over potential power failure issue

Polestar 2 recalled over potential power failure issue

More than 4,500 Polestar 2s affected in Europe by a potential fault found in the new electric car
News
2 Nov 2020
Electric vehicles make up just one per cent of Department for Transport fleet
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Electric vehicles make up just one per cent of Department for Transport fleet

Only 22 of the 1,860 vehicles in the Department for Transport’s fleet are fully electric, new data reveals
News
28 Oct 2020
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Pester power from kids pushes parents towards electric cars

Pester power from kids pushes parents towards electric cars

More than half of UK children want their parents to make the switch to an electrified car
News
27 Oct 2020
New 2020 Fiat 500 EV: UK prices and specs released
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New 2020 Fiat 500 EV: UK prices and specs released

The new Fiat 500 electric city car will go on sale this December, with a starting price of £19,995 and up to 199 miles of range depending on battery
News
22 Oct 2020
Car makers could be forced to sell electric cars

Car makers could be forced to sell electric cars

Government ministers plan to require manufacturers to sell minimum proportion of zero-emission vehicles
News
20 Oct 2020
Total acquires Source London EV charging network

Total acquires Source London EV charging network

Fuel and energy giant Total plans to expand the number of chargers in the capital tenfold by 2025
News
15 Oct 2020
Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2020: Renault Zoe

Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2020: Renault Zoe

The Renault Zoe is the 2020 Auto Express Affordable Electric Car of the Year, with the Honda e and Kia e-Niro commended
News
13 Oct 2020
Compact Executive Car of the Year 2020: Tesla Model 3

Compact Executive Car of the Year 2020: Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is the 2020 Auto Express Compact Executive Car of the Year, with the BMW 3 Series and Polestar 2 commended
News
13 Oct 2020
Premium Electric Car of the Year 2020: Tesla Model 3

Premium Electric Car of the Year 2020: Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is the 2020 Auto Express Premium Electric Car of the Year, with the Jaguar I-Pace and Porsche Taycan commended
News
13 Oct 2020
Hyundai Kona Electric recalled over fire risk

Hyundai Kona Electric recalled over fire risk

Hyundai Kona Electric recalled in South Korea; investigation currently underway to establish need for recall in UK and Europe
News
13 Oct 2020
New Mercedes EQC 4x4x2 review

New Mercedes EQC 4x4x2 review

We get behind the wheel of the mad Mercedes EQC 4x4x2 electric off-roader
Road tests
12 Oct 2020
Hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai popemobile built for Pope Francis

Hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai popemobile built for Pope Francis

Specially modified Toyota Mirai popemobile for his holiness, complete with an elevated rear seat and gilded insignias
News
12 Oct 2020
Volkswagen ID.3 vs Nissan Leaf

Volkswagen ID.3 vs Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf has been one of the best-selling electric cars of the past decade - we find out if it'll be able to fend off the hot anticipated Volks…
Car group tests
10 Oct 2020
EV chargepoints face regulatory crackdown
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EV chargepoints face regulatory crackdown

Consultation will begin this year investigating how public chargepoints should be regulated, particularly regarding pricing and data
News
6 Oct 2020
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Pure-electric Citroen e-SpaceTourer on sale now

Pure-electric Citroen e-SpaceTourer on sale now

All-electric Citroen s-Spacetourer people carrier is available to order now, priced from £45,600 – and it has a maximum claimed range of 143 miles
News
2 Oct 2020
New Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge 2020 review

New Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge 2020 review

Is the new all-electric Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge worth its nearly £60k price tag? We find out...
Road tests
2 Oct 2020
Electric car energy tariff and charging comparison site launched

Electric car energy tariff and charging comparison site launched

Rightcharge will allow drivers to compare different electric car-focused energy tariffs, home charge units and charger installation providers
News
30 Sep 2020
“I’m all for going green, but not if it pushes me into the red”

“I’m all for going green, but not if it pushes me into the red”

Chief sub-editor Andy Pringle thinks electric cars are still too expensive compared to combustion-engined equivalents
Opinion
30 Sep 2020
Honda SUV e:concept previews upcoming electric crossover
Honda e:concept

Honda SUV e:concept previews upcoming electric crossover

The all-electric Honda e:concept SUV could come to the UK
News
28 Sep 2020
New Hyundai RM20e revealed as testbed for future performance EVs

New Hyundai RM20e revealed as testbed for future performance EVs

The 799bhp Hyundai RM20e has been unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show, showcasing the Korean brand's latest electric car technology
News
26 Sep 2020
Lynk & Co Zero Concept coupe-SUV unveiled

Lynk & Co Zero Concept coupe-SUV unveiled

This is the Lynk & Co Zero – a pure-electric concept SUV that points towards a Volkswagen ID.4 rival due next year
News
23 Sep 2020
New 2021 Vauxhall Mokka: prices and specs confirmed
Vauxhall Mokka

New 2021 Vauxhall Mokka: prices and specs confirmed

The next-generation Vauxhall Mokka is available to order now, with prices starting from £20,735 for the base-model SE variant
News
22 Sep 2020
Energy firms want the right to switch off electric cars charging at home
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Energy firms want the right to switch off electric cars charging at home

New powers being sought to allow energy providers to turn off high-drain devices to manage electricity network
News
18 Sep 2020
How green are electric cars? Polestar data shows ICE trailing EV
Polestar 1 close up of the grill and badge

How green are electric cars? Polestar data shows ICE trailing EV

Electric car maker reveals whole-life CO2 emissions of the Polestar 2 are better than a petrol XC40 - but EV is only 14% cleaner with global energy mi…
News
17 Sep 2020
Maserati promises 13 new cars in three years including EV and Macan rival

Maserati promises 13 new cars in three years including EV and Macan rival

New MC20 supercar leads range revamp with new SUV and all-electric line-up
News
11 Sep 2020
New all-electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life on sale now

New all-electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life on sale now

The pure-electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life van-based people carrier is available to order in the UK now, with a 143-mile range and a starting price of £…
News
9 Sep 2020
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