Electric cars
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
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
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
Tears at Vauxhall Luton as final van rolls off the line
Tears at Vauxhall Luton as final van rolls off the line
120 years of vehicle manufacturing comes to an end, as Stellantis turns its back on historic British plant
Bigger battery sends Mercedes eVito electric van range way up to 298 miles
Bigger battery sends Mercedes eVito electric van range way up to 298 miles
Mercedes has almost doubled the range of the existing eVito van with a 90kWh battery
Electric BMW M3 takes to the Nurburgring for the first time
Electric BMW M3 takes to the Nurburgring for the first time
Plug-in version will probably be the most powerful M3 ever
Porsche Taycan’s huge 105kWh battery now standard across the range
Porsche Taycan’s huge 105kWh battery now standard across the range
There’s also new equipment fitted to lower-spec models
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs BYD Sealion 7: can the fresh arrival defeat a firm favourite?
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs BYD Sealion 7: can the fresh arrival defeat a firm favourite?
BYD’s latest arrival in the UK is the Sealion 7, and among the models the Chinese EV has in its sights is our 2021 Car of the Year, the Hyundai Ioniq …
New Maserati GranTurismo Folgore 2025 review: near-£200k EV is quick, but compromised 
New Maserati GranTurismo Folgore 2025 review: near-£200k EV is quick, but compromised
The all-electric Maserati GranTurismo Folgore boasts huge performance, but is lacking when it comes to weight and efficiency
Even the car industry isn't sure if EVs are the future
Even the car industry isn't sure if EVs are the future
Editor Paul Barker wonders how new car buyers are supposed to know if electric cars are the future when the industry itself doesn't know the answer
EVs are officially covering more miles than ICE cars
EVs are officially covering more miles than ICE cars
Figures show EV drivers cover nearly 450 miles more than petrol or diesel users