Electric cars
New Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX 2025 review: sporty MPV lacks wow factor
New Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX 2025 review: sporty MPV lacks wow factor
The flagship Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX packs 335bhp, but the extra power doesn't provide extra thrills
New BMW HypersonX tech to make EVs sound like ‘the pleasure of driving’
New BMW HypersonX tech to make EVs sound like ‘the pleasure of driving’
Neue Klasse cars will be able to tailor sounds based on the driving situation, starting with the new iX3
New Jeep Compass is going electric and we’ve spotted it testing
New Jeep Compass is going electric and we’ve spotted it testing
The all-new Compass is set to use a mix of powertrains to broaden its appeal, and the EV version is already being put through its paces
Heavily revised Subaru Solterra revealed with 25 per cent more range
Heavily revised Subaru Solterra revealed with 25 per cent more range
Japan brand’s first EV gets a major hike in efficiency, plus offers greater power and more distinctive looks, too
You can run an electric car with nowhere at home to charge it, honest
You can run an electric car with nowhere at home to charge it, honest
Chris Rosamond explains why ultra-fast charging could convince you to make the switch to driving an EV
The Ford Puma Gen-E is too late to the electric car party
The Ford Puma Gen-E is too late to the electric car party
Despite only just arriving, deputy editor Richard Ingram thinks the Ford Puma Gen-E is already being left behind by its electric car rivals
How green are electric cars? The truth about EV environmental impact and carbon footprints
How green are electric cars? The truth about EV environmental impact and carbon footprints
New figures from Polestar cast light on the big questions around EV sustainability and environmental impact compared to petrol cars
Suzuki e Vitara prototype review: brand’s first EV shows plenty of promise
Suzuki e Vitara prototype review: brand’s first EV shows plenty of promise
We get an early taste of the new Suzuki e Vitara ahead of its official arrival
New Vauxhall Grandland Electric 2025 review: British brand’s most appealing EV yet
New Vauxhall Grandland Electric 2025 review: British brand’s most appealing EV yet
The Vauxhall Grandland Electric might not have rivals trumped in terms of range and tech, but it’s a solid effort that should sell for its price and f…
UK 2030 petrol and diesel sales ban: what is it and what cars are affected?
UK 2030 petrol and diesel sales ban: what is it and what cars are affected?
Labour has brought forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars – we explain what it means for you and your motor
New Zeekr 7x 2025 review: Tesla Model Y wannabe shows plenty of promise
New Zeekr 7x 2025 review: Tesla Model Y wannabe shows plenty of promise
The new Zeekr 7x is the latest arrival in the electric SUV sector, and promises plenty of tech and space
Refreshed Renault Megane and Scenic get one-pedal driving and a price cut
Refreshed Renault Megane and Scenic get one-pedal driving and a price cut
Other updates for E-Tech pair include one-pedal driving and a vehicle-to-load adaptor to power anything from laptops to coffee machines
New Volvo EX90 Single Motor slashes power and price
New Volvo EX90 Single Motor slashes power and price
New EX90 Single Motor is the most efficient model yet, while Plus spec represents a new entry point to the electric SUV range
Car Deal Alert! Buy a new Audi Q4 e-tron with a £10k deposit boost
Car Deal Alert! Buy a new Audi Q4 e-tron with a £10k deposit boost
Audi is offering big deposit contributions on the Q4 e-tron electric SUV when you buy on PCP finance
Polestar 3 beats Tesla to become the safest car for kids
Polestar 3 beats Tesla to become the safest car for kids
The Polestar 3 has achieved the highest rating for child occupant safety in the past nine years, surpassing the Model Y
Kia PV7 and PV9 up next in brand's electric van onslaught
Kia PV7 and PV9 up next in brand's electric van onslaught
Funky-looking Kia PV5 will receive two larger siblings in 2027 and 2029
What is the ZEV Mandate? The Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate and how it affects you
What is the ZEV Mandate? The Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate and how it affects you
The Government has recently revised its ZEV Mandate rules; we explain what that means and how it affects you
New Smart #5 Brabus goes totally over the top with 637bhp
New Smart #5 Brabus goes totally over the top with 637bhp
The hot dual-motor Smart #5 Brabus SUV gets a 100kWh battery, 637bhp and 335 miles of range
ZEV mandate relaxed to relieve struggling car industry
ZEV mandate relaxed to relieve struggling car industry
Carmakers can trade so-called ‘credits’ until 2029, with the government reducing its fines for those straying over the mandate’s limits
Three-car garage: Skoda Enyaq, Renault Megane R.S. and Mazda MX-5 for under £60,000
Three-car garage: Skoda Enyaq, Renault Megane R.S. and Mazda MX-5 for under £60,000
With a family EV, radical hot hatch and nippy roadster, this driveway collection can provide wheels for any occasion
Skoda Elroq vs Renault Megane E-Tech: which affordable family EV is the best buy?
Skoda Elroq vs Renault Megane E-Tech: which affordable family EV is the best buy?
Skoda’s all-new Elroq and Renault’s Megane aim to make it big in the family-car market. Which is best in our test?
Tesla Cybertruck: new cheaper Long Range RWD model and full details
Tesla Cybertruck: new cheaper Long Range RWD model and full details
The crazy all-electric pick-up truck now gets an entry price of $69,990 in the US thanks to a new version with a longer range
ZEV Mandate target still out of reach for car makers despite record EV sales in March
ZEV Mandate target still out of reach for car makers despite record EV sales in March
March figures show leap for new EV registrations as buyers race to beat April’s VED rises, but are still not enough for manufacturers to meet targets
New Cupra Raval EV set for September debut
New Cupra Raval EV set for September debut
Cupra’s electric supermini aims to outshine the VW ID.2 with sharper handling and bold design
SEAT’s future unclear as brand held in limbo
SEAT’s future unclear as brand held in limbo
Delayed model launches and unprofitable electric plans leave SEAT’s next steps uncertain
No electric Skoda supermini as Czech brand focuses on SUV future
No electric Skoda supermini as Czech brand focuses on SUV future
Skoda will double down on SUVs, with no electric alternative to the Volkswagen ID.1 or ID.2 in the works
Kia PV5 ‘light camper’ confirmed for production alongside huge range expansion
Kia PV5 ‘light camper’ confirmed for production alongside huge range expansion
A new leisure vehicle is on the cards for Kia’s new all-electric commercial range
Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets dramatic new look as part of 2025 facelift
Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets dramatic new look as part of 2025 facelift
Hyundai’s eccentric Ioniq 6 ‘streamliner’ electric saloon has leapfrogged the Ioniq 5 to be given a substantial update
New Polestar 2 update adds £1,800 Bowers and Wilkins sound system option
New Polestar 2 update adds £1,800 Bowers and Wilkins sound system option
Firm’s first EV has been tweaked to keep tabs with the Tesla Model 3
Electric car tax explained: how much will your EV cost you in tax?
Electric car tax explained: how much will your EV cost you in tax?
New tax rates from April 2025 have added hundreds of pounds to the cost of running an EV in the UK
Forget electric car range, charging speed will be key when we find the battery size sweet spot
Forget electric car range, charging speed will be key when we find the battery size sweet spot
Editor Paul Barker wonders what the sweet spot is between EV battery sizes and weight
New Vauxhall Corsa Electric Long Range can manage 266 miles on a charge
New Vauxhall Corsa Electric Long Range can manage 266 miles on a charge
Fresh edition has the same-sized battery than the car it replaces, but Vauxhall has eked out more range
Aptera solar car does 300 miles – powered only by the sun!
Aptera solar car does 300 miles – powered only by the sun!
US firm Aptera’s three-wheeler has completed a 300-mile US road trip, adding range on the go
Vauxhall cuts EV prices in response to VED changes
Vauxhall cuts EV prices in response to VED changes
Every electric Vauxhall now comes in under the £40,000 threshold for ‘luxury’ car tax, potentially saving customers over £2,000
Alfa Romeo adds a golden touch to all models with the Intensa special editions
Alfa Romeo adds a golden touch to all models with the Intensa special editions
Black and gold theme, plus extra kit, available on the Junior, Tonale, Giulia and Stelvio
Confirmed: Renault Twingo-based Nissan EV incoming
Confirmed: Renault Twingo-based Nissan EV incoming
Online investors’ call confirms Nissan will build a “derivative” of the Renault Twingo from 2026