Electric cars
Technology Award 2022: Mercedes Vision EQXX

Technology Award 2022: Mercedes Vision EQXX
The Mercedes Vision EQXX is the 2022 Auto Express Technology Award winner
Renault 5 Diamant celebrates 50 years of the French supermini

Renault 5 Diamant celebrates 50 years of the French supermini
The Renault 5 Diamant is an all-electric recreation, featuring a horsehair dash and marble steering wheel
BMW i3 production ends after nine years

BMW i3 production ends after nine years
BMW’s long-lasting i3 will be replaced by the upcoming iX1 SUV
Aiways U5 electric SUV to launch in UK next year

Aiways U5 electric SUV to launch in UK next year
Chinese manufacturer Aiways will bring its pure-electric U5 SUV to Europe in mid 2023
New Volkswagen ID. Aero nears production as latest concept is revealed

New Volkswagen ID. Aero nears production as latest concept is revealed
The Volkswagen ID. Aero will enter the all-electric executive car segment with up to 385 miles of range
Electric Lotus Esprit restomod under consideration by Hethel’s new bespoke division

Electric Lotus Esprit restomod under consideration by Hethel’s new bespoke division
Simon Lane, boss of Lotus Advanced Performance, has given some indication of what’s on the horizon for the newly launched division
Mercedes Vision EQXX extends all-electric record to 747 miles

Mercedes Vision EQXX extends all-electric record to 747 miles
Mercedes has broken the record for the longest trip without recharging in its Vision EQXX
Next-generation of Ford electric cars will be built in Spain

Next-generation of Ford electric cars will be built in Spain
Its expected the factory in Valencia will start building cars on the new architecture later this decade
Electrogenic unveils all-electric conversion kit for Land Rover Defender

Electrogenic unveils all-electric conversion kit for Land Rover Defender
The £24,000 kit will pay for itself versus a standard diesel Land Rover Defender, says Electrogenic
‘Jaguar should sell cheaper rebadged MG electric cars’

‘Jaguar should sell cheaper rebadged MG electric cars’
Mike Rutherford thinks Jaguar should partner up with MG to sell cheaper Chinese-built electric cars
Ferrari electric cars to be 40% of brand sales by 2030

Ferrari electric cars to be 40% of brand sales by 2030
Mix of propulsion technologies will see Ferrari offer battery electric, hybrid and e-fuel combustion cars
2022 Renault Megane E-Tech Electric UK pricing announced

2022 Renault Megane E-Tech Electric UK pricing announced
The all-electric Renault Megane E-Tech Electric will start from £35,995
Everrati GT40 electrifies iconic Ford GT MkII

Everrati GT40 electrifies iconic Ford GT MkII
All-electric Everrati GT40 brings 1960s Le Mans legend into the 21st Century
2022 Volkswagen ID.5 price drops with new entry-level model

2022 Volkswagen ID.5 price drops with new entry-level model
Style and GTX Style join Volkswagen’s all-electric ID.5 range and gives a slight bump in range
New Citroen Ami on sale in the UK now from £7,695

New Citroen Ami on sale in the UK now from £7,695
The compact quadricycle is pricier than first thought, but the Citroen Ami will still be the UK’s cheapest ‘car’
Fiat tests wireless road charging

Fiat tests wireless road charging
‘Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer’ allowed an electric Fiat 500 to drive without losing battery life
Price, range, performance; more people need to realise electric cars suit them

Price, range, performance; more people need to realise electric cars suit them
Many drivers are unaware that current EVs already meet their budget and range requirements
Peugeot e-Rifter MPV gets interior update and revised lineup for 2022

Peugeot e-Rifter MPV gets interior update and revised lineup for 2022
The e-Rifter now comes with individual second row seats as standard and a lower starting price
SEAT can’t make electric cars cheap enough, says brand R&D boss

SEAT can’t make electric cars cheap enough, says brand R&D boss
SEAT can only introduce EVs when it becomes affordable to do so, while the design boss confirms the Cupra brand’s looks will move decisively away from…
Elon Musk says self-driving beta is expanding to 100,000 Teslas 

Elon Musk says self-driving beta is expanding to 100,000 Teslas
Tesla’s ‘full self-driving’ software will also be able to drive without map data
Audi trials new electric car charging hub in Europe

Audi trials new electric car charging hub in Europe
Audi is building more of its charging hub units in Europe following a successful test run, and an international expansion could be on the cards
New hot Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 blasts in with 469bhp

New hot Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 blasts in with 469bhp
The Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 is a more powerful and focused version of the popular electric car and takes on the Tesla Model 3 Performance saloon wi…
Fiat to only sell electrified cars in the UK from July

Fiat to only sell electrified cars in the UK from July
Fiat’s entire lineup of cars will contain some form of electrification
New DeLorean Alpha5 gets 300-mile range and gull-wing doors

New DeLorean Alpha5 gets 300-mile range and gull-wing doors
Gull-wing doors and a range of over 300 miles for DeLorean’s new Alpha5
Maxus MIFA 9 electric MPV arrives in the UK

Maxus MIFA 9 electric MPV arrives in the UK
The all-electric people carrier is going on sale in the UK early in 2023
New Ora Funky Cat electric car is out of the bag in Britain from £30k

New Ora Funky Cat electric car is out of the bag in Britain from £30k
The high-spec Ora Funky Cat First Edition lands with plenty of kit, but cheaper versions and long-range model also planned
Rapid electric car charging cost rises by 21 per cent in eight months

Rapid electric car charging cost rises by 21 per cent in eight months
Despite price increases, the latest figures show electric car running costs still undercut petrol and diesel by a big margin
Lexus UX 300e vs Mercedes EQA: 2022 twin test review

Lexus UX 300e vs Mercedes EQA: 2022 twin test review
Compact premium electric SUVs from Mercedes and Lexus go head-to-head
New Mercedes Vision AMG concept previews future performance EVs

New Mercedes Vision AMG concept previews future performance EVs
The all-electric Mercedes Vision AMG concept showcases plans for future Mercedes performance cars in the EV era
New all-electric Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider shapes up

New all-electric Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider shapes up
Alfa Romeo bosses have confirmed that a new two-seat electric roadster is in the company’s rejuvenation plans and our exclusive images preview how it …
Reborn Renault Scenic SUV previewed by new Scenic Vision concept

Reborn Renault Scenic SUV previewed by new Scenic Vision concept
This is our first look at the new all-electric Renault Scenic SUV with electric/hydrogen power and real-life interior rainbows