Electric cars
Nissan gives first look at prototype production plant for solid-state batteries

Nissan gives first look at prototype production plant for solid-state batteries
Nissan is aiming to produce an electric car with in-house developed solid-state batteries by 2028
‘Informed consumers are vital to a mature electric car market’

‘Informed consumers are vital to a mature electric car market’
Andy Palmer thinks motorists need to learn more about electric cars with the 2030 petrol and diesel new car ban looming on the horizon
New electric car charger answers call for accessibility

New electric car charger answers call for accessibility
‘Barrier-free’ charger design offers hope for less-able drivers who want to switch to electric cars
New BMW 7 Series prototype review

New BMW 7 Series prototype review
We drive prototype versions of the new V8-powered BMW 7 Series and the new all-electric BMW i7
New Toyota bz4x electric SUV gets official 317-mile range

New Toyota bz4x electric SUV gets official 317-mile range
Two versions of Toyota’s electric SUV will it UK roads this June
New 2022 Cupra Born: 228bhp e-Boost pricing revealed

New 2022 Cupra Born: 228bhp e-Boost pricing revealed
SEAT’s sporty sub-brand has revealed pricing for the Born EV’s faster ‘e-Boost’ derivatives, along with details of the model’s finance options
Is driving an electric car really child's play?

Is driving an electric car really child's play?
With many motorists wary of driving electric cars, Peugeot set out to show it was so easy a child could do it, and perhaps better than their parent
Volkswagen reveals Software 3.0 update for electric ID. models

Volkswagen reveals Software 3.0 update for electric ID. models
New update includes driver assistance and improved charging capacity for VW’s ID cars
“We celebrate all fantastic cars, whatever form of power they use”

“We celebrate all fantastic cars, whatever form of power they use”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler asks the question of whether the very best cars in the world are really all electric
New MINI prototype ride review

New MINI prototype ride review
We get taken for a ride in the passenger seat of the new all-electric MINI Hatch as it starts to take shape ahead of its 2023 arrival
New Maserati Grecale Folgore is brand’s first electric car

New Maserati Grecale Folgore is brand’s first electric car
A 105kWh battery promises plenty of range when the new all-electric Maserati Grecale Folgore arrives next year
Electric car chargers needed on every street, says Connected Kerb

Electric car chargers needed on every street, says Connected Kerb
Charge point installer calls for a ‘step change’ in roll-out, as UK car-to-charger ratio declines
Upcoming Alpine GT X-Over SUV spotted testing

Upcoming Alpine GT X-Over SUV spotted testing
Alpine is using a Dacia Duster body for its GT X-Over mule
Electric car particulate pollution myths busted by RAC report

Electric car particulate pollution myths busted by RAC report
A new report casts doubt on claims that EV tyres and brakes produce more particulates than those of petrol and diesel cars
Volkswagen teases Beijing Motor Show concept previewing 2023 Tesla rival

Volkswagen teases Beijing Motor Show concept previewing 2023 Tesla rival
Volkswagen's upcoming concept will be the latest addition to the brand's ID. lineup
Electric BMW 3 Series confirmed among 15 EVs for 2022

Electric BMW 3 Series confirmed among 15 EVs for 2022
BMW goes big with EVs, rolling out full electrification for its popular 3 Series saloon - but it will be China-only for the moment
Uber to install 700 fast chargers in London

Uber to install 700 fast chargers in London
The new electric car chargers will be available to Uber drivers and the public
New BMW iX5 Hydrogen in final cold weather testing on fuel cell powertrain

New BMW iX5 Hydrogen in final cold weather testing on fuel cell powertrain
The hydrogen fuel-cell powered BMW iX5 SUV has reached the latter stages of its development cycle before it enters a short production run this year
Mercedes electric car battery recycling plant plan revealed

Mercedes electric car battery recycling plant plan revealed
A new Mercedes pilot plant in Germany will aim to recover precious metals from batteries
Electric car track day: are EVs fun to drive?

Electric car track day: are EVs fun to drive?
We headed down to Wales to experience a track day with a difference as electric cars drive round the Llandow circuit
2022 Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback teased with official spy shots

2022 Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback teased with official spy shots
Audi is giving its facelifted e-tron Sportback SUV a hefty update for 2022
Aston Martin and Britishvolt team up for next-gen battery tech

Aston Martin and Britishvolt team up for next-gen battery tech
Aston Martin and Britishvolt sign a deal to develop new battery technology and management systems
Extreme E: racing to save the planet

Extreme E: racing to save the planet
A year after its launch, we check in on the Extreme E electric off-road racing series to find out if motorsport can be truly sustainable
Audi Q4 e-tron: full UK prices and specifications

Audi Q4 e-tron: full UK prices and specifications
The Audi Q4 e-tron has been upgraded with 135kW charging, a new 11.6-inch display and expanded online features
All new Vauxhalls will be electric from 2028

All new Vauxhalls will be electric from 2028
Every popular Vauxhall will be electric from 2028, and the Manta model will return by 2025
AA Driving School adds electric cars to its fleet

AA Driving School adds electric cars to its fleet
Learners will be able to have driving lessons in a Peugeot e-208, e-2008 or Vauxhall Corsa-e
'Brands will need new tricks to make electric cars affordable' 

'Brands will need new tricks to make electric cars affordable'
John McIlroy thinks manufacturers will use the electric car rollout to change the buying process
Ford forms separate ‘Model e’ and ‘Blue’ units to split EV and ICE business

Ford forms separate ‘Model e’ and ‘Blue’ units to split EV and ICE business
The Blue Oval is splitting its business into an EV-focused Ford Model e unit and Ford Blue, which will focus on ICE products
Hyundai and Genesis plot 17 new electric cars by 2030

Hyundai and Genesis plot 17 new electric cars by 2030
Hyundai has revealed plans to launch 11 new electric cars by 2030, with a further six EVs in the works from luxury-arm Genesis
Stellantis to go fully electric in Europe by 2026

Stellantis to go fully electric in Europe by 2026
The Stellantis Group has also revealed that it will offer over 75 electric cars by the end of the decade
'Electric car charging is damaging the switch to EVs' 

'Electric car charging is damaging the switch to EVs'
Mike Rutherford thinks the UK's charging network needs to take lessons from petrol station forecourts
MG5 vs Volkswagen ID.3: 2022 twin test review

MG5 vs Volkswagen ID.3: 2022 twin test review
Entry-level electric cars from MG and Volkswagen go head to head to see which offers the best overall value for money