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October energy price cap makes charging an EV 10 per cent more expensive
Polestar 2 connected to a Pod Point SOLO S3 wallbox charger

October energy price cap makes charging an EV 10 per cent more expensive

The average driver will now pay roughly £1.30 more to charge their car at home, or as much as £27.30 extra per year
News
1 Oct 2024
New entry-level Lexus RZ 300e brings front-wheel drive and more range for under £50k
Lexus RZ 300e - front action

New entry-level Lexus RZ 300e brings front-wheel drive and more range for under £50k

The mid-size premium EV is available to order now in 300e guise
News
30 Sep 2024
New Lexus RZ 300e 2024 review: range boost makes EV more appealing
Lexus RZ 300e - front

New Lexus RZ 300e 2024 review: range boost makes EV more appealing

The Lexus RZ 300e has one motor less than the more powerful RZ 450e, but gets some big boosts in efficiency as a result of
Road tests
30 Sep 2024
BYD Sea Lion 07 to be revealed at Paris Motor Show
BYD Sea Lion 07

BYD Sea Lion 07 to be revealed at Paris Motor Show

The all-electric SUV will take BYD’s UK line up to five
News
30 Sep 2024
Citroen Ami review
Citroen Ami - front

Citroen Ami review

The Citroen Ami is a charming urban runabout, but it comes with many limitations
In-depth reviews
30 Sep 2024
New Peugeot E-408 to launch with 280 miles of range
Teaser image of the new Peugeot E-408

New Peugeot E-408 to launch with 280 miles of range

The all-electric version of the Peugeot fastback will arrive on 2 October
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30 Sep 2024
Peugeot E-208 review
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Peugeot E-208 review

This stylish electric supermini has an upmarket cabin, but its high price dampens the appeal
In-depth reviews
27 Sep 2024
Mercedes EQB review
Mercedes EQB 250+ AMG Line Executive - front

Mercedes EQB review

A recent facelift and the addition of a cheaper 250+ version have made the Mercedes EQB more tempting than ever
In-depth reviews
26 Sep 2024
Leapmotor T03 set for UK launch and battle with Dacia Spring at £16k
Leapmotor T03 - front tracking

Leapmotor T03 set for UK launch and battle with Dacia Spring at £16k

The chinese electric car maker will launch the T03 in late 2024
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25 Sep 2024
New Maxus eTerron 9 is an 436bhp electric pick-up truck that is coming to the UK
Maxus eTerron 9 - front 3/4

New Maxus eTerron 9 is an 436bhp electric pick-up truck that is coming to the UK

Thanks to a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain, the eTerron 9 is more powerful than a Ford Ranger Raptor
News
19 Sep 2024
Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback gets Dakar Rally treatment
Audi Q6 e-tron Dakar (camouflaged) - front static

Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback gets Dakar Rally treatment

This version of all-electric Q6 e-tron Sportback looks set for a rally stage
News
19 Sep 2024
Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE long-term test: plush family EV is under pressure from newer rivals
Nissan Ariya - front static

Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE long-term test: plush family EV is under pressure from newer rivals

Final report: our time with the big Nissan EV was good, but not great
Long-term tests
18 Sep 2024
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Is now the right time to sell your petrol car and buy an EV?
Renault Scenic - front

Is now the right time to sell your petrol car and buy an EV?

Time change fast in the EV market and there are plenty of reasons to take the plunge right now
Features
18 Sep 2024
LEVC L380 review: luxury MPV takes space race to a whole new level
LEVC L380 - front tracking

LEVC L380 review: luxury MPV takes space race to a whole new level

Big EV is a posh new arrival from the London black cab builder
Road tests
17 Sep 2024
New Peugeot E-3008 electric SUV gets huge 435-mile official range
Peugeot 3008 - front tracking

New Peugeot E-3008 electric SUV gets huge 435-mile official range

The Peugeot E-3008 is now on sale alongside plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid models
News
17 Sep 2024
Long-range Peugeot E-5008 98kWh posts 415-mile WLTP range
New Peugeot 5008 seven-seat SUV - dynamic front 3/4

Long-range Peugeot E-5008 98kWh posts 415-mile WLTP range

Seven-seat Peugeot 5008 available in all-electric, plug-in and mild-hybrid forms
News
17 Sep 2024
New MINI Aceman JCW is a potent electric SUV, but lacks the power of rivals
MINI Aceman JCW - front static

New MINI Aceman JCW is a potent electric SUV, but lacks the power of rivals

The souped-up version of MINI’s new compact electric SUV will be revealed on 14 October at the Paris Motor Show
News
17 Sep 2024
New Audi RS e-tron GT 2024 review: more range boosts grand tourer appeal
Audi RS e-tron GT - front

New Audi RS e-tron GT 2024 review: more range boosts grand tourer appeal

The updated Audi RS e-tron GT promises plenty of fun from behind the wheel
Road tests
17 Sep 2024
Razor-sharp Lotus Theory 1 concept points the way to future electric sports car
 Lotus Theory 1 concept - front

Razor-sharp Lotus Theory 1 concept points the way to future electric sports car

The Theory 1 takes inspiration from Lotus’s latest road cars, and its history in Formula One
News
17 Sep 2024
Why the all-new Ford Explorer is the right EV for you
Ford Explorer

Why the all-new Ford Explorer is the right EV for you

Discover how the new, all-electric Ford Explorer is perfectly set up for family life
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16 Sep 2024
New MINI John Cooper Works E leaked online ahead of Paris Motor Show reveal
New MINI John Cooper Works E leaked - front 3/4

New MINI John Cooper Works E leaked online ahead of Paris Motor Show reveal

The first-ever electric MINI JCW features a suitably sporty bodykit and pumps out 255bhp
News
16 Sep 2024
New Ford E-Transit Courier: range, specs and latest details on Ford's smallest electric van
2025 Ford E-Transit Courier - front 3/4

New Ford E-Transit Courier: range, specs and latest details on Ford's smallest electric van

The all-electric version of our Van of the Year for 2024 will be available from spring next year
News
16 Sep 2024
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX 2024 review: electric hot hatch lacks the wow factor
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX - front

New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX 2024 review: electric hot hatch lacks the wow factor

The new Volkswagen ID.3 GTX is an impressive fast family car, but is let down by a lack of excitement from behind the wheel
Road tests
13 Sep 2024
The UK’s fastest EV charger has more power than any electric car can handle
Fastest EV charger

The UK’s fastest EV charger has more power than any electric car can handle

There are only a handful of public chargers in the UK capable of topping 350kW - here’s all you need to know
News
11 Sep 2024
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Oasis-style dynamic pricing for electric car charging “on the way”
Hyundai Kona charging

Oasis-style dynamic pricing for electric car charging “on the way”

Chargepoint boss says EV charging will go the way of concert tickets with dynamic pricing due within a year
News
11 Sep 2024
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N vs Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio: is EV or petrol more exciting?
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N vs Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - front

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N vs Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio: is EV or petrol more exciting?

Our 2024 Performance Car of the Year, Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N EV, takes on the revamped Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Car group tests
11 Sep 2024
New Range Rover Electric spotted on the Nurburgring
Range Rover Electric Nurburgring testing - front 3/4

New Range Rover Electric spotted on the Nurburgring

The big unveil of the first zero-emission Range Rover is getting closer
News
11 Sep 2024
Lucid teases Tesla Model Y rival arriving in 2026
Lucid mid-size SUV teaser

Lucid teases Tesla Model Y rival arriving in 2026

The electric car maker’s new mid-size SUV will be priced less than $50,000 (£38,000)
News
11 Sep 2024
Electric cars work for many people, but the incentives simply aren’t good enough
Opinion - EVs

Electric cars work for many people, but the incentives simply aren’t good enough

Editor Paul Barker looks at the position of electric cars after the latest set of UK sales figures were announced
Opinion
11 Sep 2024
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice pays homage to EV’s hatchback heritage
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire and Ice special edition - front static

New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice pays homage to EV’s hatchback heritage

More specifically, the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice is a tribute to the Mk2 VW Golf Fire and Ice special edition
News
9 Sep 2024
Used electric car prices are coming down and looking increasingly attractive
Opinion - used EVs

Used electric car prices are coming down and looking increasingly attractive

Deputy editor Richard Ingram casts his expert eye over the used-car market and wonders if now is the best time to switch to an EV
Opinion
9 Sep 2024
New Jaguar GT due soon as first of a three-car luxury line-up
Jaguar 4-door Coupe exclusive image

New Jaguar GT due soon as first of a three-car luxury line-up

Electric four-door saloon will be followed by coupé and SUV; you’ll “want a Jaguar, not need one” according to MD
News
9 Sep 2024
BYD Dolphin Design long-term test: compact EV is a near-perfect family runaround
BYD Dolphin long termer final report - header

BYD Dolphin Design long-term test: compact EV is a near-perfect family runaround

Final report: How did the small BY Dolphin electric hatch cope with family life?
Long-term tests
6 Sep 2024
New Alpine A390_ß concept will preview brand’s first electric SUV
Alpine A390 concept car

New Alpine A390_ß concept will preview brand’s first electric SUV

Alpine has said its first electric crossover will launch in 2025 and be “fit for every purpose”
News
6 Sep 2024
Car manufacturers look to ration petrol car sales as ZEV mandate looms
Corsa Electric

Car manufacturers look to ration petrol car sales as ZEV mandate looms

EV sales made up 22 per cent of new car sales in August, but manufacturers are still considering holding back ICE sales to hit government targets
News
6 Sep 2024
UK facing electric car technician shortage unless government acts
Tesla Model X on two-post inspection ramp

UK facing electric car technician shortage unless government acts

A petition has been launched to increase the cap on apprentice funding, as a skills shortfall looms
News
5 Sep 2024
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