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New Lepas L4 EV squares up for a fight with the BMW iX1
Lepas L4 EV - front teaser

New Lepas L4 EV squares up for a fight with the BMW iX1

The all-electric version of the forthcoming Lepas L4 will rival the Mercedes GLA and BMW iX1
News
23 Apr 2026
Long-term test: Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor - header rubix cube

Long-term test: Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor

Fleetwatch report: the Polestar’s practicality looks modest on paper, but my son’s football equipment shows just how usable it can be
Long-term tests
23 Apr 2026
Best electric cars 2026
Best electric cars - header image, April 2026 update

Best electric cars 2026

Thinking about making the switch to an electric car? Here are the best EVs that should be on your shortlist, and why…
Best cars & vans
23 Apr 2026
Renault EV growth gathers pace as high petrol prices tempt buyers to electric cars
Electric car charging mega test - Renault logo

Renault EV growth gathers pace as high petrol prices tempt buyers to electric cars

The smash-hit Renault 5 is leading the charge as European EV sales soar for the French brand
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23 Apr 2026
Vision Meta Turismo is a Kia EV8 of the future
New Kia Vision Meta Turismo concept - front angled

Vision Meta Turismo is a Kia EV8 of the future

It’s yet to be signed off, but Kia’s design team has high hopes for this spacious electric saloon car
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22 Apr 2026
I hope the EV era doesn't mean beautiful cars are a thing of the past
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I hope the EV era doesn't mean beautiful cars are a thing of the past

Editor Paul Barker thinks modern car design is becoming more extreme and less beautiful, despite the freedom offered by EV platforms
Opinion
22 Apr 2026
New BMW 7 Series facelift ups the luxury and somehow looks even bolder than before
BMW i7 - front

New BMW 7 Series facelift ups the luxury and somehow looks even bolder than before

BMW calls these revisions the biggest it’s ever completed as a mid-life update; we’re inclined to agree
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22 Apr 2026
Best low tax cars: New EVs and used ICE cars with cheap VED road tax
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Best low tax cars: New EVs and used ICE cars with cheap VED road tax

Want to minimise your VED road tax expense? We’ve rounded up some of the best cars which are cheap to tax
Best cars & vans
22 Apr 2026
Government fights ruling on EV charging VAT cut that could make electric cars cheaper for all
Vauxhall Astra Electric connected to roadside charger

Government fights ruling on EV charging VAT cut that could make electric cars cheaper for all

HMRC says it plans to appeal a tribunal decision that could see the rate of VAT on some public chargers cut from 20 to five per cent
News
22 Apr 2026
Delivan ‘intelligent mobility concept’ arrives as China’s answer to the Ford Transit Custom
Delivan rival to the Ford Transit Custom, revealed at the CV show

Delivan ‘intelligent mobility concept’ arrives as China’s answer to the Ford Transit Custom

Chery Holding Group’s Delivan brand has previewed a futuristic mid-size van that will eventually go on sale in the UK
News
22 Apr 2026
New Smart #2 city car heavily hinted at by this outlandish concept
Smart #2 concept - front

New Smart #2 city car heavily hinted at by this outlandish concept

The successor to the iconic Smart ForTwo city car is arriving later this year, and should look almost identical to this over-the-top concept
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22 Apr 2026
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New Aion V 2026 review: smart Chinese EV is packed with kit
Aion V - front

New Aion V 2026 review: smart Chinese EV is packed with kit

We get behind the wheel of the new Aion V to see if the latest arrival from China can stand out from the crowd
Road tests
21 Apr 2026
New Mercedes C-Class Electric revealed: exec EV gets 472-mile range and 482bhp
Alastair Crooks with the Mercedes C-Class Electric

New Mercedes C-Class Electric revealed: exec EV gets 472-mile range and 482bhp

The new Mercedes C-Class Electric might have less range than the new BMW i3, but it has more power
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21 Apr 2026
Longest-range electric cars on sale 2026
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Longest-range electric cars on sale 2026

Racking up mega miles? These are the long-range EVs to pick
Best cars & vans
21 Apr 2026
Kia PV5 gets bigger, bolder… and chillier
Kia PV5 tipper

Kia PV5 gets bigger, bolder… and chillier

New additions open up more possibilities for the striking electric van, with a tipper and clever five-seater on the way
News
21 Apr 2026
Home electric car charging: wallbox charger prices, installation and top tips
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Home electric car charging: wallbox charger prices, installation and top tips

Home EV charging isn’t only convenient, it can be incredibly cheap, too. Our full guide answers your most burning questions...
Tips & advice
20 Apr 2026
Electric car charging stations in the UK: public EV charging prices, networks and top tips
EV charging hacks - front of R5 in front of Gridserve

Electric car charging stations in the UK: public EV charging prices, networks and top tips

Our guide to saving hundreds of pounds on public EV charging covers all the bases
Tips & advice
20 Apr 2026
Mercedes C-Class Electric vs BMW i3: which new EV executive saloon does it best on paper?
Mercedes C-Class Electric vs BMW i3

Mercedes C-Class Electric vs BMW i3: which new EV executive saloon does it best on paper?

We compare the stats of the Mercedes C400 4Matic Electric and BMW i3 50xDrive
News
20 Apr 2026
New Hyundai Ioniq 3 breaks cover with stunning sci-fi looks
Alastair Crooks with the Hyundai Ioniq 3

New Hyundai Ioniq 3 breaks cover with stunning sci-fi looks

Despite sharing the same underpinnings as the Kia EV2, the Hyundai Ioniq 3 looks radically different
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20 Apr 2026
Volvo EX30 fire risk recall hampered by slow supply chain
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Volvo EX30 fire risk recall hampered by slow supply chain

More than 10,000 Volvo EX30 models have been recalled in the UK, but “less than 10” have been fixed as of 20 April
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20 Apr 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Nissan Ariya Nismo is a hot 429bhp SUV for £292 a month
Nissan Ariya Nismo - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Nissan Ariya Nismo is a hot 429bhp SUV for £292 a month

The Nissan Ariya Nismo is one of only a few hot electric SUVs on the market. It’s our Deal of the Day for 20 April.
News
20 Apr 2026
Vauxhall Grandland review
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Vauxhall Grandland review

Hybrid and all-electric powertrain options boost the versatility of Vauxhall’s biggest family SUV
In-depth reviews
20 Apr 2026
Nissan NX8 review: the China-focused EV that won’t make you sick 
Nissan NX8

Nissan NX8 review: the China-focused EV that won’t make you sick 

Chinese alternative medicine is famous. But an EV built for China as an antidote to travel sickness? What's more, Nissan plans to bring it to Europe
Road tests
20 Apr 2026
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Used Volkswagen ID.5 (Mk1, 2022-date) buyer’s guide: huge depreciation makes EV very attractive
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Used Volkswagen ID.5 (Mk1, 2022-date) buyer’s guide: huge depreciation makes EV very attractive

A full used buyer’s guide on the Volkswagen ID.5 coupe-SUV that’s been on sale since 2022
Used car tests
19 Apr 2026
Nissan Micra review
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Nissan Micra review

The new Nissan Micra takes the formula established by the Renault 5 and adds some Japanese flair
In-depth reviews
17 Apr 2026
New Isuzu D-Max EV review: electric pick-up costs and carries a lot
New Isuzu D-Max EV - front tracking

New Isuzu D-Max EV review: electric pick-up costs and carries a lot

The Isuzu D-Max EV might cost a lot, but compared to electric pick-up truck rivals, there's no compromise when it comes payload or towing capabilities…
Road tests
17 Apr 2026
New Dacia £15k baby prepares to make a big splash in affordable EV land
Dacia electric city car (camouflaged) - front

New Dacia £15k baby prepares to make a big splash in affordable EV land

The Renault Twingo’s more pragmatic Dacia cousin is just around the corner
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17 Apr 2026
Renault 4 Roland-Garros special edition served up in time for the French open
New Renault 4 Roland Garros special edition - front static

Renault 4 Roland-Garros special edition served up in time for the French open

The French Open tennis tournament inspires Renault to create a special open-top Renault 4
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16 Apr 2026
EVs no longer make a statement, they're just better cars
Opinion - EVs better than petrol

EVs no longer make a statement, they're just better cars

Auto Express’s news editor says you no longer have to be an eco-warrior or tech-junkie to want an EV, because they now make sensible buys
Opinion
16 Apr 2026
New Leapmotor T03 LCV revealed, and it could become Britain’s cheapest new van
Leapmotor T03 LCV - side static

New Leapmotor T03 LCV revealed, and it could become Britain’s cheapest new van

The Leapmotor T03 LCV could be the ideal choice for last-mile delivery drivers
News
16 Apr 2026
New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo: EV hatch gets massive update, Golf-a-like look and lots of buttons!
Phil McNamara with the Volkswagen ID.3 Neo

New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo: EV hatch gets massive update, Golf-a-like look and lots of buttons!

The new Volkswagen ID.3 Neo EV banishes the quirkiness of its predecessor with a less cartoonish look and smarter tech
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15 Apr 2026
Cupra Tavascan review
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Cupra Tavascan review

The Cupra Tavascan looks great and performs well as an electric family car, but its price may put you off
In-depth reviews
15 Apr 2026
Maserati Grecale review
Maserati Grecale - front

Maserati Grecale review

The Grecale is one of Maserati’s most convincing cars yet, but it still can’t quite surpass the competition
In-depth reviews
15 Apr 2026
The reset begins now, but Volkswagen won’t look back on the ID. era with pride
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The reset begins now, but Volkswagen won’t look back on the ID. era with pride

Editor Paul Barker looks at VW’s overdue EV rethink, as the brand prepares to welcome a new generation of small electric cars 
Opinion
15 Apr 2026
New Nissan Juke revealed with sharp origami-inspired design and EV power
New Nissan Juke unveiled in Japan - Auto Express editor-at-large Phil McNamara stood next to the car

New Nissan Juke revealed with sharp origami-inspired design and EV power

“No compromise” design for Leaf’s baby brother, which is bigger and more spacious than today’s combustion-engined Juke and goes on sale in a year
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15 Apr 2026