Electric cars
“Arriving at a faulty electric car chargepoint is motoring hell”

“Arriving at a faulty electric car chargepoint is motoring hell”
The UK ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is just seven years away, but Mike Rutherford thinks a lot of work still needs to be done
Electric car forecast slashed as buyers seek cheaper models

Electric car forecast slashed as buyers seek cheaper models
Report from Advanced Propulsion Centre suggests electric cars are too expensive for British and European consumers in the current economic climate
New 2023 Jaguar I-Pace arrives with design tweaks and new trim levels

New 2023 Jaguar I-Pace arrives with design tweaks and new trim levels
Jaguar has given its I-Pace electric SUV a mid-life refresh, with subtle exterior changes and a new flagship 400 Sport model
Cost of electric car rapid charging rises 58% in eight months

Cost of electric car rapid charging rises 58% in eight months
The average pay-as-you-go rate at a public rapid charger is now 70.32p/kWh due to rising wholesale electricity prices
2023 Vauxhall Mokka Electric gets an improved 252-mile range

2023 Vauxhall Mokka Electric gets an improved 252-mile range
Vauxhall gives the Mokka Electric a new battery which also adds more performance
"Electric cars should make up 1 in 4 sales by next year" - 2023 wish list

"Electric cars should make up 1 in 4 sales by next year" - 2023 wish list
As EVs continue to improve at a rapid rate, Richard Ingram believes that buyer demand should grow even faster
“Mercedes takes Tesla’s lead with new electric car charging network”

“Mercedes takes Tesla’s lead with new electric car charging network”
With the Government failing to improve the UK’s charging network, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is pleased to see Mercedes take matters into its own ha…
New Peugeot Inception concept revealed at CES 2023

New Peugeot Inception concept revealed at CES 2023
The breathtaking Peugeot Inception concept highlights vision for the French brand's future with 'Hypersquare' steer-by-wire control and a 497-mile ran…
Are heated seat belts the next big thing for electric cars?

Are heated seat belts the next big thing for electric cars?
The new heated seat belt technology from ZF could even increase EV range
"Electric car range figures need to be accurate" - 2023 wish list

"Electric car range figures need to be accurate" - 2023 wish list
As buyers make the switch to electric power, Mike Rutherford believes that a lack of real-world honesty could come back to haunt carmakers
Kia plots nine new electric cars in the UK by 2027

Kia plots nine new electric cars in the UK by 2027
Kia will launch nine new EVs by 2027 as part of its ‘Plan S’ strategy, including the EV9 seven-seat SUV this year
New 2023 Mercedes EQT arrives as all-electric MPV

New 2023 Mercedes EQT arrives as all-electric MPV
Mercedes broadens its EV range with T-Class-sized EQT
New BMW iX2 electric SUV spied for the first time

New BMW iX2 electric SUV spied for the first time
BMW’s X2 coupe crossover is returning and it’ll get all-electric power from the new iX1
How to design an electric car

How to design an electric car
Peugeot’s design boss explains how electrification will change his team’s work
New all-electric Land Rover Defender on the way with 300-mile range

New all-electric Land Rover Defender on the way with 300-mile range
The Land Rover Defender EV will join the line-up as part of the model’s 2025 mid-life update, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
Sono Sion solar powered car: prototype review, specs and prices

Sono Sion solar powered car: prototype review, specs and prices
German startup Sono is using solar power to help charge the firm’s first EV, the Sion. We take a drive and look at its plans to develop the technology
Track-focused Porsche Taycan model could be on its way to the UK

Track-focused Porsche Taycan model could be on its way to the UK
Porsche's high-performance kit helped the Taycan to set a Nurburgring record, and it could soon be offered to customers
New 2023 Skoda Enyaq Coupe gets £44,825 entry-level price tag

New 2023 Skoda Enyaq Coupe gets £44,825 entry-level price tag
Skoda’s all-electric Enyaq SUV gets a coupe variant with a longer range
New Volkswagen ID. Xtreme concept review

New Volkswagen ID. Xtreme concept review
The Xtreme Concept brings a much-needed sense of spirit to Volkswagen's ID. range
All-electric Everrati Range Rover Classic priced from £230,000

All-electric Everrati Range Rover Classic priced from £230,000
Everrati also reveals its take on a battery-powered Land Rover Defender
New 2023 Citroen e-C4 X goes on sale from £31,995

New 2023 Citroen e-C4 X goes on sale from £31,995
The all-electric e-C4 X is a new family-friendly crossover from Citroen
Mate Rimac: the future of Rimac, Bugatti and the hypercar

Mate Rimac: the future of Rimac, Bugatti and the hypercar
CEO tells Auto Express about blocking Bugatti's SUV, its hybrid Chiron successor and how Rimac models will 'bend physics'
Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo: long-term test

Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo: long-term test
Final report: we loved our Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, and Porsche is already fixing the few issues we had
'Europe is electric-car obsessed but they're still an alien concept in markets like South Africa'

'Europe is electric-car obsessed but they're still an alien concept in markets like South Africa'
South Africa's relationship with the car is an eye-opener, with next to no EVs in sight.
New 2023 Audi Q8 e-tron unveiled as range-topping electric SUV

New 2023 Audi Q8 e-tron unveiled as range-topping electric SUV
Audi has thoroughly revised its e-tron SUV with better efficiency and a new look
Electric cars in winter: the truth about cold weather range

Electric cars in winter: the truth about cold weather range
An electric car won’t do as many miles per charge in colder weather, but what else do you need to know about driving in the winter? Read on to find ou…
New 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 starts from £46,745

New 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 starts from £46,745
The Ioniq 6 now gains Premium and Ultimate trim levels with up to 321bhp and a 338-mile range
New 2025 Renault 4 to get pure-electric power

New 2025 Renault 4 to get pure-electric power
Renault is bringing back the iconic 4 with a focus on off-road ability
MG4 crowned 2023 DrivingElectric Car of the Year

MG4 crowned 2023 DrivingElectric Car of the Year
MG’s budget-focussed family hatchback wins big in our sister title’s celebration of the best electric and hybrid cars
Munro MK1 off-roader revealed as Scotland’s first production car in over 40 years

Munro MK1 off-roader revealed as Scotland’s first production car in over 40 years
The British-built EV is intended as an alternative to traditional pickups and SUVs
New Skoda Enyaq iV vRS priced from £52,670

New Skoda Enyaq iV vRS priced from £52,670
The 295bhp Enyaq iV vRS joins the coupe variant as Skoda’s second all-electric vRS model, with customer deliveries expected in June next year
New Cupra Urban Rebel Concept review

New Cupra Urban Rebel Concept review
The rallycross-based Cupra Urban Rebel Concept previews a tamer road car due in 2025