Electric cars
Pure-electric Sony Vision S begins road testing programme

Pure-electric Sony Vision S begins road testing programme
Fine tuning of Sony Vision S’s handling and autonomous technology in a new European development programme
Pure-electric Silence e-moto moped launched

Pure-electric Silence e-moto moped launched
Electric Silence e-moto scooter can be specced with the power outputs equivalent to a 50cc or 125cc motorbike, and has a maximum range of 91 miles
Pure-electric and autonomous NIO ET7 saloon unveiled

Pure-electric and autonomous NIO ET7 saloon unveiled
New electric NIO ET7 saloon has a claimed range of more than 620 miles – and it could soon make it to the European marketplace
Vauxhall Corsa VXR on course for electric 2022 comeback

Vauxhall Corsa VXR on course for electric 2022 comeback
Vauxhall will once again square-up to the Ford Fiesta ST, with hot new, pure-electric version of the Corsa VXR
New hot Vauxhall Mokka to get VXR badge and electric power

New hot Vauxhall Mokka to get VXR badge and electric power
Vauxhall will launch a performance-focused version of the Mokka in 2022, resurrecting its VXR branding in the process
'I really can't wait for the new crop of electric hot hatches'

'I really can't wait for the new crop of electric hot hatches'
Steve Fowler is looking forward to trying out the new genre of all-electric hot hatches
'New Ford Mustang Mach-E looks to a bright future'

'New Ford Mustang Mach-E looks to a bright future'
Steve Fowler thinks cars like the new Ford Mustang Mach-E are vital in convincing people EVs can be fun and practical
'Citroen has changed the game and changed the lives of countless consumers'

'Citroen has changed the game and changed the lives of countless consumers'
Mike Rutherford thinks the quirky new Citroen Ami is a true game-changing car
Mazda MX-30 vs Kia Soul EV

Mazda MX-30 vs Kia Soul EV
We find out how the new Mazda MX-30 stacks up to one of the best electric SUVs on sale - the Kia Soul EV
Skoda plans electric Citigo replacement based on VW ID.1

Skoda plans electric Citigo replacement based on VW ID.1
New Skoda boss Thomas Schäfer reveals plans for new city car and all-electric hatchback
Car makers warn electric car plans are “far removed from reality”

Car makers warn electric car plans are “far removed from reality”
European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association calculates if EU targets of 30 million EVs by 2030 are to be met, their numbers must rise by almost 5,0…
"Our electric car charging network needs to improve"

"Our electric car charging network needs to improve"
Steve Fowler thinks competition is key to providing a better electric car charging experience
Just 5% of mechanics can work on electric cars

Just 5% of mechanics can work on electric cars
Vast majority of mechanics are not yet qualified to work on EVs as 2030 deadline looms, experts warn
Half of UK cars must be electric by 2030 to meet climate-change goals

Half of UK cars must be electric by 2030 to meet climate-change goals
Climate Change Committee says that as well as banning sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, 46% of all cars - or 16 million vehicles - on the…
Hyundai Motor Group details dedicated electric car platform

Hyundai Motor Group details dedicated electric car platform
Hyundai has released a detailed specification for its new E-GMP architecture, which will underpin 23 new electric cars by 2025
'Bentley needs real powertrain innovation if it’s to remain remotely relevant'

'Bentley needs real powertrain innovation if it’s to remain remotely relevant'
Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks Bentley's EV switch is key to the firm's future
Peugeot e-2008 vs Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia Soul EV

Peugeot e-2008 vs Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia Soul EV
We put the new Peugeot e-2008, up against the Kia Soul EV and Hyundai Kona Electric
Polestar 2 recalled over potential power failure issue

Polestar 2 recalled over potential power failure issue
More than 4,500 Polestar 2s affected in Europe by a potential fault found in the new electric car
Electric vehicles make up just one per cent of Department for Transport fleet

Electric vehicles make up just one per cent of Department for Transport fleet
Only 22 of the 1,860 vehicles in the Department for Transport’s fleet are fully electric, new data reveals
Pester power from kids pushes parents towards electric cars

Pester power from kids pushes parents towards electric cars
More than half of UK children want their parents to make the switch to an electrified car
Car makers could be forced to sell electric cars

Car makers could be forced to sell electric cars
Government ministers plan to require manufacturers to sell minimum proportion of zero-emission vehicles
Total acquires Source London EV charging network

Total acquires Source London EV charging network
Fuel and energy giant Total plans to expand the number of chargers in the capital tenfold by 2025
Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2020: Renault Zoe

Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2020: Renault Zoe
The Renault Zoe is the 2020 Auto Express Affordable Electric Car of the Year, with the Honda e and Kia e-Niro commended
Compact Executive Car of the Year 2020: Tesla Model 3

Compact Executive Car of the Year 2020: Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 is the 2020 Auto Express Compact Executive Car of the Year, with the BMW 3 Series and Polestar 2 commended
Premium Electric Car of the Year 2020: Tesla Model 3

Premium Electric Car of the Year 2020: Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 is the 2020 Auto Express Premium Electric Car of the Year, with the Jaguar I-Pace and Porsche Taycan commended
Hyundai Kona Electric recalled over fire risk

Hyundai Kona Electric recalled over fire risk
Hyundai Kona Electric recalled in South Korea; investigation currently underway to establish need for recall in UK and Europe
New Mercedes EQC 4x4x2 review

New Mercedes EQC 4x4x2 review
We get behind the wheel of the mad Mercedes EQC 4x4x2 electric off-roader
Hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai popemobile built for Pope Francis 

Hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai popemobile built for Pope Francis
Specially modified Toyota Mirai popemobile for his holiness, complete with an elevated rear seat and gilded insignias
Volkswagen ID.3 vs Nissan Leaf

Volkswagen ID.3 vs Nissan Leaf
The Nissan Leaf has been one of the best-selling electric cars of the past decade - we find out if it'll be able to fend off the hot anticipated Volks…
EV chargepoints face regulatory crackdown 

EV chargepoints face regulatory crackdown
Consultation will begin this year investigating how public chargepoints should be regulated, particularly regarding pricing and data
Electric car energy tariff and charging comparison site launched

Electric car energy tariff and charging comparison site launched
Rightcharge will allow drivers to compare different electric car-focused energy tariffs, home charge units and charger installation providers
“I’m all for going green, but not if it pushes me into the red”

“I’m all for going green, but not if it pushes me into the red”
Chief sub-editor Andy Pringle thinks electric cars are still too expensive compared to combustion-engined equivalents