Electric cars
Volkswagen ID.Every1 concept: entry-level ID.1 EV will ‘still feel like a Volkswagen’

Volkswagen ID.Every1 concept: entry-level ID.1 EV will ‘still feel like a Volkswagen’
The Volkswagen ID.1 will arrive in 2027 and look to start below £20,000
Cutting-edge new AUDI E5 Sportback is the 776bhp, 480-mile EV estate… that we won’t see in the UK

Cutting-edge new AUDI E5 Sportback is the 776bhp, 480-mile EV estate… that we won’t see in the UK
First offering from the joint venture between Audi and SAIC will, very confusingly, be sold by new AUDI sub-brand
Volkswagen to launch more than 30 new models in China by 2028

Volkswagen to launch more than 30 new models in China by 2028
The ID. Aura compact saloon, plus the ID. ERA and ID. EVO SUVs, showcase new powertrain and autonomous driving technology
New Leapmotor B01 revealed as a budget-friendly Tesla Model 3 rival

New Leapmotor B01 revealed as a budget-friendly Tesla Model 3 rival
With Stellantis’ help we could see the new Leapmotor B01 electric saloon come to Europe
Bentley electric car: exclusive new details on the brand's first EV

Bentley electric car: exclusive new details on the brand's first EV
Auto Express is the first inside Crewe’s new Dream Factory, which starts its pilot build of the electric Urban SUV within weeks
New baby Nissan Juke EV on the way to challenge the Dacia Spring

New baby Nissan Juke EV on the way to challenge the Dacia Spring
Nissan to fast-track development of new battery-powered city car to take on forthcoming Volkswagen ID.1, and our exclusive images preview how it could…
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
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
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



