Electric cars
New Electric Car Grant £42k price limit closes massive EV discount loophole

New Electric Car Grant £42k price limit closes massive EV discount loophole
Labour has placed a new £42,000 price cap on vehicles that qualify for its new government-funded electric car discount
Updated Tesla Model Y Performance revealed at a bargain price

Updated Tesla Model Y Performance revealed at a bargain price
Tesla’s mid-size SUV has returned in its high-performing Performance trim for a surprisingly low £61,990
New BMW i1 will cram big EV tech into a small package

New BMW i1 will cram big EV tech into a small package
The all-new BMW i1 will rival the all-electric Audi A3 and new Mercedes CLA when it arrives in 2027
Lotus to cut up to 550 jobs in UK as it eyes up “more sustainable” future

Lotus to cut up to 550 jobs in UK as it eyes up “more sustainable” future
Sports car maker has confirmed it will slash its workforce in the UK, but insists Norfolk will remain its home
Electric car charging explained: What is fast charging and what is rapid charging? 

Electric car charging explained: What is fast charging and what is rapid charging?
Here’s all you need to know about electric car charger types and speeds in the UK
At last! Ford Puma Gen-E is first electric car to get full EV Grant discount

At last! Ford Puma Gen-E is first electric car to get full EV Grant discount
The electric Ford Puma probably gets the higher-level grant because it is partly made in the UK
Three-car garage: Maserati GranTurismo, Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and Fiat 500e for less than a new Grecale

Three-car garage: Maserati GranTurismo, Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio and Fiat 500e for less than a new Grecale
The legendary Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio costs nearly £87,000, but we’ve created a desirable all-Italian three-car garage for less through Auto Ex…
New Rolls-Royce Spectre Inspired by Primavera blossoms into a celebration of spring

New Rolls-Royce Spectre Inspired by Primavera blossoms into a celebration of spring
Each car features hand-painted floral coachline detailing, engraved wood finish and unique 23-inch wheels inspired by a flower
Alpine A290 vs MINI JCW Electric: an electric hot hatch clash
Alpine A290 vs MINI JCW Electric: an electric hot hatch clash
Is a pure-electric hot hatch really the future? Well, the Alpine A290 and MINI JCW prove that the road ahead looks very bright indeed
The future of Skoda: CEO talks new cars and how it beat BMW 

The future of Skoda: CEO talks new cars and how it beat BMW
We’re not at peak Skoda yet – a flagship electric SUV and a small hatch will soon boost the line-up explains CEO Klaus Zellmer, in a long chat with Au…
Car Deal of the Day: we've never seen the Cupra Born this cheap

Car Deal of the Day: we've never seen the Cupra Born this cheap
The Born is a great choice for those who want a practical electric hatchback with a sporty drive. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 21
Volvo EC40 Plus long-term test: smooth, spacious and stress-free until the end

Volvo EC40 Plus long-term test: smooth, spacious and stress-free until the end
Third fleetwatch: Volvo’s EV signs off with a 500-mile family holiday
Taxi! Seven-seat Farizon SV electric minibus revealed

Taxi! Seven-seat Farizon SV electric minibus revealed
Firm’s announcement coincides with 1,000-unit order from Hong Kong taxi company, with European sales to come
Plug-in van grant: what is it and how does it work?

Plug-in van grant: what is it and how does it work?
The plug-in van and truck grant could help you save up to £5,000 on a new electric van, here’s everything you need to know and which vehicles are elig…
Car Deal of the Day: Sacré bleu! Electric Peugeot E-Rifter MPV for just £160 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Sacré bleu! Electric Peugeot E-Rifter MPV for just £160 a month
Electric people movers don’t come much more sensible, or cheaper, than this Peugeot E-Rifter. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 18
Electric van boost as government grant for plug-in commercial vehicles extended

Electric van boost as government grant for plug-in commercial vehicles extended
Business owners will be able to save thousands on new electric vans and trucks until 2027
Three car garage: Skoda Superb Estate, BMW i3 and a Ford Mustang GT Convertible for £75k

Three car garage: Skoda Superb Estate, BMW i3 and a Ford Mustang GT Convertible for £75k
The 75-plate is coming but what if you spent £75k on used cars instead? This three-car garage covers all the bases
It's incredible that no EV has got the full Electric Car Grant amount

It's incredible that no EV has got the full Electric Car Grant amount
Editor Paul Barker is baffled that no cars currently eligible for the Electric Car Grant qualify for the higher amount of £3,750
Hyundai Inster vs BYD Dolphin Surf: cool urban EVs go wheel-to-wheel for the crown
Hyundai Inster vs BYD Dolphin Surf: cool urban EVs go wheel-to-wheel for the crown
BYD wants to go viral with its Dolphin Surf, but Hyundai thinks its Inster could be an even bigger social butterfly. We put the small EVs to the test
New Volkswagen, Peugeot and Cupra models gain EV Grant price cuts

New Volkswagen, Peugeot and Cupra models gain EV Grant price cuts
More cars qualify for the Government’s discounts, but there’s still not a single car eligible for the maximum £3,750 discount
Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription

Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription
Owners can now subscribe to boost the power of their car… for a fee
Cupra Tavascan V1 long-term test: posh EV blossoms in warm weather

Cupra Tavascan V1 long-term test: posh EV blossoms in warm weather
Fifth fleetwatch: range readings climbed to a peak of 380 miles in the summer weather
New Jaecoo E5 is a Range Rover lookalike with a very attractive price

New Jaecoo E5 is a Range Rover lookalike with a very attractive price
Chinese newcomer’s first electric SUV is also a rival to the award-winning Kia EV3 and Hyundai Kona Electric
Nissan Ariya gets massive £9,000 price cut thanks to new Electric Car Grant

Nissan Ariya gets massive £9,000 price cut thanks to new Electric Car Grant
The 2022 Auto Express Car of the Year is cheaper than it’s ever been, with prices now starting from £33,500
Car Deal of the Day: A Renault Scenic for £206 a month is an absolute steal

Car Deal of the Day: A Renault Scenic for £206 a month is an absolute steal
The Renault Scenic E-Tech is a great all-round electric SUV, and is our Deal of the Day for August 11
Chic and all-electric DS Automobiles No4 to cost from £36,995

Chic and all-electric DS Automobiles No4 to cost from £36,995
The stylish new French hatchback will arrive in EV and hybrid forms, the latter costing only £32,200 to undercut the EV
Lucky 13 more cars confirmed for Electric Car Grant… but there’s a catch

Lucky 13 more cars confirmed for Electric Car Grant… but there’s a catch
The Renault 5 is one of a number of cars to qualify for the Government's new Electric Car Grant, however none of them get the higher £3,750 amount
New Nissan Micra gets £1,500 price cut, and it’s not even on sale yet!

New Nissan Micra gets £1,500 price cut, and it’s not even on sale yet!
Pricing for the new Nissan Micra is identical to the Renault 5 it’s based on, and both are eligible for the Government's Electric Car Grant
Citroen e-C3 Aircross Extended Range brings 249 miles for just £23,495
Citroen e-C3 Aircross Extended Range brings 249 miles for just £23,495
The Citroen e-C3 Aircross drops in price thanks to the £1,500 Electric Car Grant
Omoda 5 and E5 receive substantial upgrades after less than a year on sale

Omoda 5 and E5 receive substantial upgrades after less than a year on sale
The petrol Omoda 5 gets a new cabin design with bigger screens and better materials, while the electric E5 has a new battery for more range
Suzuki e-Vitara price plummets by almost £4k

Suzuki e-Vitara price plummets by almost £4k
Deliveries of the new e-Vitara haven’t even started, but the discounts have already begun
Vauxhall ‘pre-empts’ Electric Car Grant with its own £1,500 discount

Vauxhall ‘pre-empts’ Electric Car Grant with its own £1,500 discount
You can now get £1,500 off every one of Vauxhall’s electric cars
MG IM6: everything you need to know about MG’s Tesla Model Y rival

MG IM6: everything you need to know about MG’s Tesla Model Y rival
The IM6 comes with the numbers to take on the best electric SUVs
Vauxhall Frontera EV gets 67-mile range boost, but it’ll cost you

Vauxhall Frontera EV gets 67-mile range boost, but it’ll cost you
A £3,500 premium adds 67 miles of range to the compact SUV, but there's still no seven-seat option

