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Electric car charging mega test: do EVs really charge as quickly as they say?
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Electric car charging mega test: do EVs really charge as quickly as they say?

Can the latest generation of EVs really top up as quickly as their makers say they can? We plugged in 10 popular models to find out
Features
5 Aug 2025
Fiat and Abarth electric cars plummet in price as brand reintroduces ‘E-Grant’
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Fiat and Abarth electric cars plummet in price as brand reintroduces ‘E-Grant’

Fiat offers sizable discounts as it awaits confirmation that its EVs are eligible for the new Government grant
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5 Aug 2025
BYD gives up on EV grant, and offers five years of maintenance instead
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BYD gives up on EV grant, and offers five years of maintenance instead

With a Government grant looking unlikely, BYD has announced a new warranty and maintenance scheme to tempt buyers
News
5 Aug 2025
Electric Car Grant shock! First six cars announced, but none get the full £3,750 saving
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Electric Car Grant shock! First six cars announced, but none get the full £3,750 saving

Citroen’s line-up of electric cars will receive a £1,500 discount, although all miss out on the top £3,750 saving
News
4 Aug 2025
Best small electric cars to buy 2025
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Best small electric cars to buy 2025

These compact electric cars offer colossal efficiency
Best cars & vans
4 Aug 2025
Smart EVs get big price drop as brand applies its own grant
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Smart EVs get big price drop as brand applies its own grant

The fully electric car firm is the latest to launch a cut-price offer
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4 Aug 2025
Should I buy an electric car? The pros and cons of owning an EV today
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Should I buy an electric car? The pros and cons of owning an EV today

Wondering if it’s worth buying an electric car? Here’s everything you need to know
Tips & advice
4 Aug 2025
Alpine had to go electric, but refuses to be boring
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Alpine had to go electric, but refuses to be boring

Bosses promise the new, all-electric Alpine A110 will have “soul and sensuality”, plus more assertive styling
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4 Aug 2025
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice edition is an ultra-violet throwback
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New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice edition is an ultra-violet throwback

Priced from £48,360, the new ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice is a tribute to the Mk2 VW Golf Fire and Ice special edition from 1990
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4 Aug 2025
How green is an EV? BMW reveals the surprise truth about EV vs ICE carbon footprints
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How green is an EV? BMW reveals the surprise truth about EV vs ICE carbon footprints

The new BMW iX3 will have less of a carbon footprint than the petrol-powered X3 after just 12,428 miles of driving
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4 Aug 2025
40 models is not enough! Mercedes will keep filling new niches
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40 models is not enough! Mercedes will keep filling new niches

Mercedes’ CEO says his team will continue to look for gaps in the market: “If there’s a need, we’ll go for it”
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4 Aug 2025
Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra slash electric car prices
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Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra slash electric car prices

Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra aren't waiting around for the government grant by cutting £1,500 from their EV prices
News
2 Aug 2025
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New electric cars coming soon: the fresh EVs of 2025 and beyond
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New electric cars coming soon: the fresh EVs of 2025 and beyond

The EV market is growing faster than ever, and these are the incoming cars to keep an eye on
Best cars & vans
1 Aug 2025
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N really is the first electric vehicle that can be considered a true driver’s car
In-depth reviews
1 Aug 2025
Très rapide! All new Renault models will come to market twice as quickly as before
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Très rapide! All new Renault models will come to market twice as quickly as before

New Renault Twingo sets development benchmark that all other models must meet: 21 months from conception to production
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31 Jul 2025
Audi Q6 e-tron review
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Audi Q6 e-tron review

Premium Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV wows with a quality, spacious interior, but the ride quality is compromised
In-depth reviews
31 Jul 2025
The Alpine A110 is going electric and it could have 500bhp
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The Alpine A110 is going electric and it could have 500bhp

The electric Alpine A110 promises to be a sports car with soul, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
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31 Jul 2025
New Vauxhall and Zoopla tool shows property listings with EV chargers
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New Vauxhall and Zoopla tool shows property listings with EV chargers

Zoopla and Vauxhall’s new tool will tell you whether a property has EV charging and where the nearest on-street chargepoint is
News
30 Jul 2025
Cheap electric cars are more appealing than ever
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Cheap electric cars are more appealing than ever

Editor Paul Barker explains how a recent Auto Express test revealed just how much value for money there is to be found in a low-cost EV
Opinion
30 Jul 2025
Electric cars driven until they die: the truth about EV range
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Electric cars driven until they die: the truth about EV range

Five EVs under £24k have joined Dacia’s Spring on the UK market. How far can you go on a budget? We find out
Features
30 Jul 2025
Used BMW i4 buyer's guide (Mk1, 2021-date): one of the very best second hand EVs
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Used BMW i4 buyer's guide (Mk1, 2021-date): one of the very best second hand EVs

A full used buyer's guide on the BMW i4 that's been on sale since 2021
Used car tests
30 Jul 2025
Rejoice! The new Renault Twingo will be just as adorable as the concept
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Rejoice! The new Renault Twingo will be just as adorable as the concept

The first body-on prototypes of Renault’s affordable EV have been spotted, and they look just as cute as the show car
News
29 Jul 2025
Car Deal of the Day: the stylish Ford Capri is now as cheap as the Explorer
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Car Deal of the Day: the stylish Ford Capri is now as cheap as the Explorer

Ford’s latest electric twins are incredible value right now, with the Capri being our Deal of the Day for July 29
News
29 Jul 2025
Nissan Micra Nismo on the way to challenge the hot hatch elite
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Nissan Micra Nismo on the way to challenge the hot hatch elite

Leveraging the work Alpine’s done on the A290, a high-performance Nissan Micra could be on the cards and our exclusive image previews how it could loo…
News
29 Jul 2025
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BMW i7 review
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BMW i7 review

The electrified 7 Series adds another dimension to the luxury driving experience
In-depth reviews
29 Jul 2025
Best electric SUVs to buy 2025
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Best electric SUVs to buy 2025

The electric SUV market is growing rapidly, so we’re here to help you pick the best ones to buy
Best cars & vans
29 Jul 2025
New MG IM5 gets range and power to rival Tesla Model 3
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New MG IM5 gets range and power to rival Tesla Model 3

The IM5 takes MG into the premium electric saloon sector for the first time
News
28 Jul 2025
EV grants: Call me crazy, but I reckon the government’s got a plan…
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EV grants: Call me crazy, but I reckon the government’s got a plan…

Deputy editor Richard Ingram thinks there might be some underhand tactics at play with the government's recent announcement to incentivise EV sales
Opinion
28 Jul 2025
​Your electric car questions answered - the ultimate EV FAQ guide
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​Your electric car questions answered - the ultimate EV FAQ guide

Thinking of buying an electric car? You’ve probably got some questions, but we’ve got the answers
Tips & advice
28 Jul 2025
Hyundai Ioniq 5 review
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 review

Striking Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV has received a mid-life makeover and remains as competitive as ever
In-depth reviews
28 Jul 2025
Car Deal of the Day: MG4 XPower offers supercar performance for just £282 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: MG4 XPower offers supercar performance for just £282 a month

The MG4 is an excellent electric hatch, and the XPower offers extra excitement. It’s our Deal of the Day for July 25
News
25 Jul 2025
Hyundai reduces prices across its entire EV range
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Hyundai reduces prices across its entire EV range

Korean brand acts swiftly to cut prices on all its electric cars, amid confusion over Government’s grant scheme
News
25 Jul 2025
Tesla testing self-driving tech in the UK: Robotaxi coming to London?
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Tesla testing self-driving tech in the UK: Robotaxi coming to London?

A video released by Tesla shows a Model 3 navigating the tricky roads of London (almost) completely hands-free
News
25 Jul 2025
Panic over! New Mercedes CLA will be able to use UK fast chargers… but not until 2026
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Panic over! New Mercedes CLA will be able to use UK fast chargers… but not until 2026

The new all-electric CLA was launched with 800V charging capability – and no 400-volt DC converter, making it incompatible with much of UK network
News
25 Jul 2025
If electric car buyers thought they were confused, they ain’t seen nothing yet
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If electric car buyers thought they were confused, they ain’t seen nothing yet

Confusion and uncertainty haven't helped the UK electric car market and little is likely to change, but it’s a great time to buy and Auto Express is h…
Opinion
25 Jul 2025
New cheaper Tesla Model Y to battle Chinese upstarts
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New cheaper Tesla Model Y to battle Chinese upstarts

In response to falling sales Elon Musk has announced a more affordable version of Tesla’s most popular car
News
24 Jul 2025
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