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'Audi is shaping up to become Tesla’s biggest rival'
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'Audi is shaping up to become Tesla’s biggest rival'

Steve Fowler highlights the massive strides Audi has taken in the electric car sector
Opinion
15 Dec 2021
Volkswagen to roll out faster charging update for ID.3 and ID.4
VW ID.3

Volkswagen to roll out faster charging update for ID.3 and ID.4

Volkswagen’s electric hatch and SUV will have their maximum charge rate increased in “near future” via over-the-air update
News
15 Dec 2021
New Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo 2022 review
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New Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo 2022 review

The new Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo adds a bigger boot and more headroom to the electric supercar’s growing range
Road tests
14 Dec 2021
Toyota unveils 11 new electric car concepts
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Toyota unveils 11 new electric car concepts

Series of new all-electric concepts revealed by Toyota, from sports cars to SUVs and pick-ups, previewing new battery-electric strategy to 2030 and be…
News
14 Dec 2021
New Audi Q8 e-tron confirmed for launch in 2026
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New Audi Q8 e-tron confirmed for launch in 2026

Flagship Audi Q8 e-tron electric SUV will share the same PPE underpinnings as the upcoming Q6 e-tron
News
13 Dec 2021
New BMW iX 2022 review
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New BMW iX 2022 review

We try out the flagship electric BMW iX SUV on British roads to see if it’s worth its £70k+ price tag
Road tests
13 Dec 2021
“The network of chargepoints is nowhere near keeping up with the sales of electric cars”
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“The network of chargepoints is nowhere near keeping up with the sales of electric cars”

Mike Rutherford thinks car dealers are perfectly placed to solve the UK’s problem of a lack of public chargepoints
Opinion
12 Dec 2021
New 2021 Nissan Ariya electric crossover on sale from £41,845
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New 2021 Nissan Ariya electric crossover on sale from £41,845

Order books have opened for the new all-electric Nissan Ariya coupe-crossover, with prices starting from just under £42k
News
10 Dec 2021
BMW passes one million electrified vehicle sales
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BMW passes one million electrified vehicle sales

For now, most of those sales comes from the firm’s hybrid cars, but BMW says it plans to deliver two million fully electric vehicles by 2025
News
9 Dec 2021
Renault Zoe awarded zero-star Euro NCAP safety rating
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Renault Zoe awarded zero-star Euro NCAP safety rating

The all-electric Renault Zoe hatchback is only the third car in history to receive zero stars from Euro NCAP, despite the previous model scoring top m…
News
9 Dec 2021
"A pure-electric Toyota will be a real contender"
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"A pure-electric Toyota will be a real contender"

Deputy editor John McIlroy points out how Toyota's experience in hybrids is now paying off
Opinion
9 Dec 2021
Gridserve announces raft of new motorway electric car charging hubs
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Gridserve announces raft of new motorway electric car charging hubs

Gridserve planning a total of 20 Electric Hubs and six Electric Forecourts, with 13 sites already under construction
News
9 Dec 2021
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Volkswagen signs three new deals to secure EV battery supply to 2030
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Volkswagen signs three new deals to secure EV battery supply to 2030

Volkswagen says its new partnerships will help it to reach an annual production capacity of 2.2 million electric cars by the end of the decade
News
8 Dec 2021
Toyota to launch Europe-specific hybrid and electric car platform
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Toyota to launch Europe-specific hybrid and electric car platform

Toyota’s new ‘E3’ architecture will cater for different electrified powertrains in one vehicle according to market conditions, claims the firm’s Europ…
News
7 Dec 2021
Peugeot to go electric-only in Europe by 2030
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Peugeot to go electric-only in Europe by 2030

Peugeot is getting swept along in the Stellantis electrification shift, as confirmed by the brand’s CEO, Linda Jackson
News
7 Dec 2021
Polestar 2 gets over-the-air performance upgrades in Europe
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Polestar 2 gets over-the-air performance upgrades in Europe

67bhp and 20Nm added to Polestar 2's dual-motor powertrain via over-the-air upgrade purchase, offered in certain European markets and the UK
News
7 Dec 2021
Rivian offered incentives by British government to build UK factory
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Rivian offered incentives by British government to build UK factory

The UK government has offered American electric car manufacturer Rivian perks in a bid to secure a £1bn car factory in Somerset
News
6 Dec 2021
Nissan unveils four new concepts to preview electrification drive
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Nissan unveils four new concepts to preview electrification drive

There’s a sleek sports car, two SUVs and a single-cab pick-up truck, all powered by Nissan’s e-4ORCE four-wheel-drive electric powertrain
News
2 Dec 2021
Toyota to offer specialized electric car ‘hubs’ for bZ4X sales
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Toyota to offer specialized electric car ‘hubs’ for bZ4X sales

Dealers will deliver series of specialized EV retail points to sell Toyota’s first bespoke EV, the bZ4X SUV
News
2 Dec 2021
Mercedes Project Maybach concept is bold two-seat 4x4
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Mercedes Project Maybach concept is bold two-seat 4x4

Bespoke Mercedes Project Maybach concept aimed at rugged off-road territory, co-designed by fashion designer Virgil Abloh
News
2 Dec 2021
Striking new Nissan Ariya Single Seater Concept unveiled
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Striking new Nissan Ariya Single Seater Concept unveiled

Nissan combines the Ariya’s platform with a racy single-seat body to showcase the performance potential of the EV’s powertrain
News
2 Dec 2021
'Not everyone can or wants to go fully electric just yet'
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'Not everyone can or wants to go fully electric just yet'

Steve Fowler highlights the importance hybrids have in the switch to fully electric cars
Opinion
1 Dec 2021
Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis invest in solid-state battery firm
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Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis invest in solid-state battery firm

US-based Factorial Energy has joined forces with Daimler and Stellantis to accelerate development of the range-boosting electric car tech
News
1 Dec 2021
Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC AMG Line Premium 2021 review
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Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC AMG Line Premium 2021 review

The new seven-seat Mercedes EQB SUV is one of the German brand's best electric cars to date
Road tests
1 Dec 2021
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New Porsche Taycan GTS 2021 review
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New Porsche Taycan GTS 2021 review

Is the driver-focused Porsche Taycan GTS the best model in EV range? We find out…
Road tests
30 Nov 2021
Hennessey maps out new six-wheel drive electric hypercar
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Hennessey maps out new six-wheel drive electric hypercar

It’s been given the working title “Project Deep Space,” and Hennessey says it’ll be the world’s most expensive electric vehicle at $3 million
News
30 Nov 2021
Volkswagen Aero B: 2023 Passat-sized EV spotted again
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Volkswagen Aero B: 2023 Passat-sized EV spotted again

Prototypes for production version of Volkswagen ID. Vizzion concept seen testing in moderate disguise, will rival the Tesla Model 3
News
30 Nov 2021
DS 3 Crossback E-Tense gains an extra 13 miles of range for 2022
DS 3 Crossback E-Tense

DS 3 Crossback E-Tense gains an extra 13 miles of range for 2022

DS 3 Crossback E-Tense now has more efficient ancillaries, which have boosted the EV’s range by almost seven per cent
News
29 Nov 2021
15 new Nissan EVs to launch by 2030 in electrification drive
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15 new Nissan EVs to launch by 2030 in electrification drive

Nissan also aims for electrified vehicles to account for 75 percent of its sales in Europe by 2026
News
29 Nov 2021
WayRay Holograktor ride hailing concept showcases advanced Augmented Reality tech
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WayRay Holograktor ride hailing concept showcases advanced Augmented Reality tech

New ride hailing concept from tech firm brings advanced AR tech, mixing gaming with mobility
News
29 Nov 2021
Electric overtakes petrol as next fuel choice for car buyers
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Electric overtakes petrol as next fuel choice for car buyers

More car buyers say they’re considering an electric car rather than petrol for their next vehicle, according to a survey by Autovia
News
26 Nov 2021
NIO and Shell sign agreement for battery swap stations
NIO battery swap

NIO and Shell sign agreement for battery swap stations

Chinese EV brand and energy giant collaborate to bring battery charging and swapping stations to Europe from next year
News
26 Nov 2021
New BMW iX3 2021 review
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New BMW iX3 2021 review

The all-electric BMW iX3 has arrived in the UK to rival the Mercedes EQC, Audi e-tron and Jaguar I-Pace
Road tests
26 Nov 2021
New Mercedes EQA 2021 review
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New Mercedes EQA 2021 review

The new all-electric Mercedes EQA SUV takes on the Volkswagen ID.4 and Volvo XC40 P8 with up to 263 miles of range
Road tests
26 Nov 2021
Electric cars vs petrol cars vs hybrid cars : which engine choice is right for you?
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Electric cars vs petrol cars vs hybrid cars : which engine choice is right for you?

Petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars each have their merits but picking the right one can be tricky. Luckily our guide is here to help
Tips & advice
26 Nov 2021
New Vauxhall Mokka-e 2021 review
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New Vauxhall Mokka-e 2021 review

The new all-electric Vauxhall Mokka-e boasts 134bhp and a 201-mile range
Road tests
26 Nov 2021
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