Electric cars
Live the Dolce Vita

Live the Dolce Vita
Embrace the new Fiat 600e family SUV and bring some Italian flair into your motoring life
New Citroen Ami Peps range-topper celebrates baby EV’s 4th birthday

New Citroen Ami Peps range-topper celebrates baby EV’s 4th birthday
Prices start from £8,595 for the top version of Citroen’s oddball electric city car
Suzuki Swift Sport, Ignis, Swace and Jimny van all axed to clear way for EVs

Suzuki Swift Sport, Ignis, Swace and Jimny van all axed to clear way for EVs
Suzuki plans to launch its first electric car in 2025, with more due to arrive by 2030
Mercedes EQE 300 long-term test: comfy and refined but not without issues

Mercedes EQE 300 long-term test: comfy and refined but not without issues
Final report: our EV had much to like, but also a great deal that infuriated
Nyobolt EV can charge in less than five minutes, but there’s a catch

Nyobolt EV can charge in less than five minutes, but there’s a catch
British-developed electric sports car boasts ultra-rapid charging capabilities, but small battery limits range
Polestar 3 line-up boosted by single-motor model

Polestar 3 line-up boosted by single-motor model
New, rear-drive Polestar 3 slashes SUV’s price by £6,000, and is now the most efficient model in the range
Polestar 2 gets even more range and extra fancy kit

Polestar 2 gets even more range and extra fancy kit
Swedish brand says most efficient model can officially manage 410 miles, with spec changes to mirror larger Polestar 3 and 4
How much is company car tax on electric cars?

How much is company car tax on electric cars?
The UK’s million or so company car users pay two per cent Benefit-in-Kind tax if they have an electric car in the 2024/25 financial year
Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB is an electric bargain! Sort of…

Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB is an electric bargain! Sort of…
Longer, more practical Buzz is on sale now, and it’s only £510 more than the five-seat model…
Ferrari electric car plans progress with high-tech new factory

Ferrari electric car plans progress with high-tech new factory
Ferrari is well on the road to its first electric car in 2025 but carbon-neutral fuels will keep internal combustion on the agenda.
Great Scott! DeLorean DMC-12 can hit 88mph quicker than ever thanks to new EV conversion kit

Great Scott! DeLorean DMC-12 can hit 88mph quicker than ever thanks to new EV conversion kit
Classic car conversion specialist Electrogenic is now offering a ‘plug and play’ kit for the iconic time machine
Jeep Avenger Summit long-term test: a good all-round electric SUV

Jeep Avenger Summit long-term test: a good all-round electric SUV
Final report: after six months, we bid farewell to our Jeep – a funky small SUV with a big heart
Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate

Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate
Vauxhall’s parent company warns of “consequences” due to the UK’s tough ZEV mandate quotas, while the SMMT boss says car makers “have the stick, we ju…
EU and China to negotiate over huge 48 per cent tariffs on EVs

EU and China to negotiate over huge 48 per cent tariffs on EVs
An EU spokesperson said the two nations had “a candid and constructive call” on Chinese electric car tariffs
New Audi Q6 e-tron family set to triple in size: RS Q6 e-tron and Sportback due

New Audi Q6 e-tron family set to triple in size: RS Q6 e-tron and Sportback due
A sleek Q6 e-tron Sportback and a fire-breathing RS Q6 flagship are in the plan, as Audi takes the fight to premium rivals
Renault Scenic vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: eye-catching electric SUVs go head-to-head

Renault Scenic vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: eye-catching electric SUVs go head-to-head
Renault is resurrecting past names for its electric future. But how does the new Scenic compare against the Hyundai Ioniq 5?
Fisker files for bankruptcy: end of the road for EV start-up?

Fisker files for bankruptcy: end of the road for EV start-up?
Electric car brand Fisker has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a £355m loss in the final quarter of 2023
Skoda Enyaq Coupe vs Peugeot E-3008: svelte electric SUVs fight for glory

Skoda Enyaq Coupe vs Peugeot E-3008: svelte electric SUVs fight for glory
The new Peugeot 3008 introduces electric drive to the line-up – but is the EV better than a Skoda Enyaq?
New Nio EL8 electric SUV is a luxury six-seat alternative to the BMW iX

New Nio EL8 electric SUV is a luxury six-seat alternative to the BMW iX
This is an EV over five-metres-long that can do 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds and 317 miles on a single charge
Discover more with the new Ford Kuga

Discover more with the new Ford Kuga
Redefining standards for technology, connectivity, and efficient plug-in hybrid power, the stylish new Ford Kuga is loaded with more
What price practicality? Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric go on sale

What price practicality? Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric go on sale
Prices and specs are announced for the Vauxhall Combo Life and Vivaro Life MPVs in EV form
Genesis Electrified GV70 long-term test: great for a family road trip

Genesis Electrified GV70 long-term test: great for a family road trip
Final report: our luxurious electric SUV proves that long trips aren’t the obstacle they once were
All-electric Rivian R1T and R1S now produce up to 1,011bhp after seismic upgrades

All-electric Rivian R1T and R1S now produce up to 1,011bhp after seismic upgrades
Unfortunately, there are still no plans to launch Rivian’s fully electric pick-up truck or seven-seat SUV in the UK
New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars

New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars
Battery passports will become a legal requirement on all EVs in 2027, providing a breakdown of what impact manufacturing the car has had on the enviro…
Nissan plots “electric car game changer” with solid state batteries due on sale in 2028

Nissan plots “electric car game changer” with solid state batteries due on sale in 2028
Nissan is setting its stall out to become a market leader in solid state batteries, a technology that could transform the global EV market
Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again

Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again
The car industry pushes for VAT reductions on EV sales and charging after the general election, to help meet ZEV Mandate requirements
New Dacia Spring: prices, specs and full details revealed

New Dacia Spring: prices, specs and full details revealed
The all-electric Dacia Spring starts from under £15,000, so it’s Britain’s cheapest EV
BYD Dolphin vs Fiat 600e: which brand makes the best budget EV?

BYD Dolphin vs Fiat 600e: which brand makes the best budget EV?
Fiat arrives in the electric SUV class with the 600e – we test it against the BYD Dolphin
New 600bhp Jeep Wagoneer S to rival Audi SQ6 e-tron

New 600bhp Jeep Wagoneer S to rival Audi SQ6 e-tron
One of the fastest, sleekest and most luxurious Jeeps ever offered in Europe will be an EV
New Citroen C3 priced from £17,790, with all-electric e-C3 just £4k more

New Citroen C3 priced from £17,790, with all-electric e-C3 just £4k more
Citroen’s ambitious pricing confirmed, this is one of the UK’s most affordable electric cars
Mazda, Toyota and Subaru join forces to develop new engines for hybrid cars

Mazda, Toyota and Subaru join forces to develop new engines for hybrid cars
The new engines will be compatible with fossil fuel alternatives like liquid hydrogen and synthetic fuel
New Cadillac Optiq EV to spearhead UK relaunch by end of 2024

New Cadillac Optiq EV to spearhead UK relaunch by end of 2024
America’s premium brand is coming back to the UK with an all-electric headline
Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027

Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027
Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027
“Electric cars are the future; we’ve gone too far for there to be any other dominant tech”

“Electric cars are the future; we’ve gone too far for there to be any other dominant tech”
Editor Paul Barker thinks the next Prime Minister has a big motoring to-do list, including issues around electric cars and hybrids

