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New MINI Electric 2021 review
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New MINI Electric 2021 review

The MINI Electric has been handed an early facelift, but have the updates made it better than ever?
Road tests
1 May 2021
New Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 2021 review
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New Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 2021 review

The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo’s more practical bodystyle brings extra versatility to the stunning electric car’s line-up
Road tests
27 Apr 2021
Honda to be electric only by 2040 with solid state battery tech coming late 2020s
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Honda to be electric only by 2040 with solid state battery tech coming late 2020s

Battery-electric and fuel-cell only plan for Honda will see solid state battery production cars in the second half of this decade
News
26 Apr 2021
New 2021 Toyota Proace Electric: specifications confirmed
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New 2021 Toyota Proace Electric: specifications confirmed

Toyota’s pure-electric Proace panel van can cover up to 205 miles on a single charge, with no impact on practicality
News
23 Apr 2021
'It’s almost as though the death knell has already sounded for petrol and diesel'
Opinion ICE EV

'It’s almost as though the death knell has already sounded for petrol and diesel'

Steve Fowler thinks there's plenty of time to still enjoy new petrol and diesel cars
Opinion
21 Apr 2021
Volkswagen ID.4 named World Car of the Year 2021
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Volkswagen ID.4 named World Car of the Year 2021

Volkswagen reigns supreme with all-electric ID.4 SUV taking top World Car of the Year honours
News
20 Apr 2021
Stellantis maps out future EV platforms with up to 497 miles of range
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Stellantis maps out future EV platforms with up to 497 miles of range

Four new EV platforms for Stellantis Group, the first of which we’ll see in 2023
News
20 Apr 2021
New Jaguar I-Pace Black joins electric car line-up
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New Jaguar I-Pace Black joins electric car line-up

Special edition electric Jaguar I-Pace Black models receive styling tweaks and equipment boost
News
19 Apr 2021
New Genesis Electrified G80 luxury saloon makes its debut
Genesis G80 EV - front

New Genesis Electrified G80 luxury saloon makes its debut

Genesis has launched a pure-electric version of its G80 flagship saloon with a maximum range of “more than 310 miles”
News
19 Apr 2021
Lifting the lid on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Outlander PHEV

Lifting the lid on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

A look at the efficiency, interior and safety features of Mitsubishi’s flagship PHEV
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16 Apr 2021
MG offers £750 discount for electric car converts
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MG offers £750 discount for electric car converts

The limited-time offer applies to anyone who test drives an electrified MG before the 26 April
News
16 Apr 2021
New Honda e:Progress home charging service launched
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New Honda e:Progress home charging service launched

The new Honda e:Progress home charging service is powered by renewable energy and can save drivers an average of £475 per year on their electricity bi…
News
14 Apr 2021
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Electrogenic finalises electric car conversions for Triumph Stag and Morgan 4/4
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Electrogenic finalises electric car conversions for Triumph Stag and Morgan 4/4

The electrified Triumph Stag and Morgan 4/4 classics use their original drivetrains, but have a 107bhp electric motor in place of their combustion eng…
News
14 Apr 2021
'Nissan has been quietly building an advantage over electric car rivals'
Opinion Nissan EV

'Nissan has been quietly building an advantage over electric car rivals'

Steve Fowler thinks Nissan is in a great position to build on the Leaf's success
Opinion
8 Apr 2021
New Audi e-tron S 2021 review
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New Audi e-tron S 2021 review

The all-electric Audi e-tron S is certainly fast, but is let down by its range
Road tests
8 Apr 2021
Hyundai Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric prices cut to qualify for government grant
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Hyundai Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric prices cut to qualify for government grant

Hyundai says the Kona Electric now has the longest range of any EV eligible for the plug-in car grant
News
8 Apr 2021
Nissan to launch new Juke-sized electric car
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Nissan to launch new Juke-sized electric car

The new Nissan Juke-sized electric car will sit below the Ariya, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
News
8 Apr 2021
“Electric cars have zero emissions, but we must consider how we generate electricity for them”
Opinion

“Electric cars have zero emissions, but we must consider how we generate electricity for them”

Widespread adoption of electric vehicles can be good for the environment and for the UK’s economy, but former Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer thinks they…
Opinion
7 Apr 2021
Nissan Leaf prices trimmed to suit new plug-in car grant
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Nissan Leaf prices trimmed to suit new plug-in car grant

Nissan has dropped the Leaf’s prices by as much as £5,265, allowing buyers to reap the benefits of the government’s new plug-in car grant
News
6 Apr 2021
New electric GMC Hummer unveiled ahead of 2024 launch
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New electric GMC Hummer unveiled ahead of 2024 launch

GMC has confirmed more details about its electric replacement for the Hummer SUV, including up to 819bhp on offer
News
6 Apr 2021
New SEAT urban EV to arrive by 2025
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New SEAT urban EV to arrive by 2025

The new SEAT Urban EV aimed at bringing “electromobility to the masses” and our exclusive image previews how it could look
News
31 Mar 2021
The Voltswagen saga shows that bad jokes are easily forgiven, but trust is harder to rebuild
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The Voltswagen saga shows that bad jokes are easily forgiven, but trust is harder to rebuild

Hugo Griffiths thinks VW needs to act quickly and apologise for the Voltswagen rebrand ‘joke’
Opinion
31 Mar 2021
Mercedes-AMG reveals 804bhp plug-in hybrid power for future models
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Mercedes-AMG reveals 804bhp plug-in hybrid power for future models

Electrified V8 and four-cylinder powertrains under E Performance badge for next AMGs with more than 804bhp on offer; all-electric Mercedes AMG models …
News
31 Mar 2021
Volkswagen won’t rebrand US operations as “Voltswagen”
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Volkswagen won’t rebrand US operations as “Voltswagen”

The planned US name-change was nothing more than an elaborate April Fools’ joke
News
31 Mar 2021
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BMW i3 price slashed in response to new plug-in car grant
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BMW i3 price slashed in response to new plug-in car grant

BMW has cut the i3’s base price to £33,805, following the government’s decision to restrict the plug-in car grant to car’s worth less than £35,000
News
30 Mar 2021
New Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept previews brand’s EV future
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New Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept previews brand’s EV future

The new Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept boasts a four-wheel drive system with 536bhp and 700Nm of torque
News
30 Mar 2021
More Kia GT electric performance models in the pipeline
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More Kia GT electric performance models in the pipeline

The new EV6 GT sets the blueprint for the brand to roll-out more performance-focused electric cars
News
30 Mar 2021
New MINI Electric Pacesetter revealed as safety car for Formula E
MINI Electric Pacesetter - front

New MINI Electric Pacesetter revealed as safety car for Formula E

The hot MINI Electric Pacesetter gets a JCW bodykit, revised suspension with a wider track and 181bhp
News
29 Mar 2021
Lotus teams up with JBXE Racing for new Extreme E series
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Lotus teams up with JBXE Racing for new Extreme E series

Jenson Button’s Extreme E racing team has enlisted the help of Lotus for this year’s season
News
29 Mar 2021
New Hyundai Kona Electric 2021 review
Hyundai Kona electric

New Hyundai Kona Electric 2021 review

Can the newly revised Hyundai Kona Electric challenge the tough electric crossover segment?
Road tests
26 Mar 2021
Peugeot e-2008 gets price cut to meet new plug-in car grant
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Peugeot e-2008 gets price cut to meet new plug-in car grant

Active Premium, Allure and Allure Premium versions of the fully electric Peugeot e-2008 crossover get price slash to qualify for the revised plug-in c…
News
25 Mar 2021
New Brabus 92R is a sporty Smart EQ fortwo cabrio with 91bhp
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New Brabus 92R is a sporty Smart EQ fortwo cabrio with 91bhp

Mercedes tuning specialist Brabus has unveiled a sportier version of the Smart EQ fortwo with more power
News
25 Mar 2021
'Cutting electric car incentives will harm the environment'
Opinion grant cut

'Cutting electric car incentives will harm the environment'

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks cutting the plug-in hybrid grant could push CO2 emissions up
Opinion
25 Mar 2021
Long range Kia e-Niro launched with grant friendly sub-£35k pricetag
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Long range Kia e-Niro launched with grant friendly sub-£35k pricetag

Kia joins Citroen and Vauxhall in offering a new variant that ducks below new Government plug-in car grant price limit
News
24 Mar 2021
Free Porsche Taycan software upgrade boosts performance and functionality
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Free Porsche Taycan software upgrade boosts performance and functionality

Buyers of early Taycan EVs are being offered free software upgrades, improving the car’s infotainment an sharpening up acceleration
News
23 Mar 2021
‘A 3-word verdict on UK public electric car charging: too bloody complicated’
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‘A 3-word verdict on UK public electric car charging: too bloody complicated’

Mike Rutherford thinks one of the biggest barriers to electric car uptake is the UK’s public charging ‘system’
Opinion
21 Mar 2021
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