Electric cars
‘Fully-comprehensive’ subscription plan for Audi e-tron electric SUV

‘Fully-comprehensive’ subscription plan for Audi e-tron electric SUV
New Audi e-tron subscription ownership doesn’t require a deposit and comes with 1,000 miles-worth of free charging
New 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric facelift on sale now at £30,125

New 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric facelift on sale now at £30,125
Hyundai has revised the Kona Electric with a bold new look and a host of technology upgrades
Electric Lotus Evija looks to Type 49 racer for soundtrack

Electric Lotus Evija looks to Type 49 racer for soundtrack
The Lotus Evija’s electric motor will be accompanied by an edited version of the Type 49’s V8 engine noise
Volkswagen ID.3 receives new accessory range

Volkswagen ID.3 receives new accessory range
The Volkswagen ID.3’s options list expands with a a new range of practical and cosmetic add-ons
Volkswagen lays out new plans for electrified future 

Volkswagen lays out new plans for electrified future
Volkswagen has revealed plans for its current lineup along with its range of ID-branded electric cars
More Porsche Taycan variants could be in the pipeline

More Porsche Taycan variants could be in the pipeline
Porsche considering more versions of Taycan EV; two-door, sporty estate and convertible models
Honda to work with Yamaha, KTM and Piaggio on swappable EV batteries

Honda to work with Yamaha, KTM and Piaggio on swappable EV batteries
Honda, Yamaha, KTM and Piaggio are setting up a ‘Swappable Batteries Consortium’ to create standardised cells for light EVs, such as electric motorcyc…
New Volkswagen ID.3 convertible could be on the way

New Volkswagen ID.3 convertible could be on the way
Volkswagen is considering a convertible version of its pure-electric hatchback, with these official renders previewing its styling
Volvo XC40 Recharge gets extra range in first over-the-air update

Volvo XC40 Recharge gets extra range in first over-the-air update
The software update brings minor improvements to the electric SUV’s driving range and charging time
'If you invest in a Jaguar now, it’s going to look very out of date very quickly'

'If you invest in a Jaguar now, it’s going to look very out of date very quickly'
Jaguar's all-electric announcement has editor-in-chief Steve Fowler wondering what future cars will look like from the British brand
Hyundai launches new one-card EV charging service

Hyundai launches new one-card EV charging service
New Charge myHyundai service gives electric Hyundai drivers access to around 15,000 UK charging stations with one account
More electric cars on the road than diesels by 2030, drivers predict

More electric cars on the road than diesels by 2030, drivers predict
Survey suggests that motorists think EVs will make up 19.8 per cent of cars on the UK’s roads by 2030, while diesels will account for 16.8 per cent
Ford Fiesta plant to build new 'mini Mustang Mach-e' electric car from 2023

Ford Fiesta plant to build new 'mini Mustang Mach-e' electric car from 2023
New all-electric Ford 'mini Mustang Mach-e' will be built on the VW Group’s MEB platform at the Fiesta’s home in Cologne
Plans for second UK battery gigafactory to be built in Coventry

Plans for second UK battery gigafactory to be built in Coventry
City council and airport form partnership aiming to build £2bn battery production facility, creating thousands of jobs in the West Midlands
Lotus E-R9 EV endurance racer previews future engineering tech

Lotus E-R9 EV endurance racer previews future engineering tech
The Lotus E-R9 EV concept gives a window into the future of electric powertrains and aerodynamics for the British brand’s racers
Electric MG: classic MGB given EV conversion

Electric MG: classic MGB given EV conversion
The future of classic motoring could be electric thanks to conversions like RBW's MGB EV
Number of rapid electric car chargers in UK up 37% in 2020

Number of rapid electric car chargers in UK up 37% in 2020
Government data shows continued growth in the UK’s EV charging infrastructure, but warns of uneven regional distribution
New pure-electric Audi RS e-tron GT launched with 637bhp

New pure-electric Audi RS e-tron GT launched with 637bhp
The hot Audi RS e-tron GT is a three-motor four-wheel drive saloon with a maximum range of 280 miles
"British brands are way behind in the race for an affordable, desirable electric car"

"British brands are way behind in the race for an affordable, desirable electric car"
When it comes to making popular small electric cars, Mike Rutherford thinks the likes of Jaguar Land Rover need to step up
'Other brands should be a bit more Tesla’

'Other brands should be a bit more Tesla’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Tesla should be praised for its original approach to selling cars
Tesla infotainment system recall extended to UK cars

Tesla infotainment system recall extended to UK cars
Customers are reportedly being prevented from using certain safety features, leading regulators to push for Tesla recall
Lexus teases new electric SUV concept for 2021 reveal

Lexus teases new electric SUV concept for 2021 reveal
Upcoming Lexus SUV prototype is expected to feature the next generation pure-electric drivetrain and battery pack
Gridserve Electric Forecourt: we try the UK's first bespoke EV charging location

Gridserve Electric Forecourt: we try the UK's first bespoke EV charging location
Gridserve's Electric Forecourt charging station in Essex is the first of 100 planned in the UK
New Tesla Model S 2021 facelift brings new-look cabin and power boost 

New Tesla Model S 2021 facelift brings new-look cabin and power boost
Tesla Model S range gets a shake-up, revamping the saloon’s interior and adding its new 1,006bhp tri-motor “Plaid” powertrain
Tesla Model X facelift: new interior and 1,006bhp Plaid model for 2021

Tesla Model X facelift: new interior and 1,006bhp Plaid model for 2021
Even more powerful version of range-topping Tesla Model X SUV revealed, featuring the same Plaid powertrain used in the Model S
New entry-level Porsche Taycan on sale now from £70,690

New entry-level Porsche Taycan on sale now from £70,690
Porsche has launched a cheaper, rear-wheel drive version of the Taycan EV, with a claimed maximum WLTP range of 300 miles
Peugeot plans range expansion plus hot versions of every model

Peugeot plans range expansion plus hot versions of every model
Whole range of new Peugeot Sport models on the way
Next generation Peugeot 208 to go all-electric

Next generation Peugeot 208 to go all-electric
All-electric powertrain will be only option for next-generation Peugeot 208
Restructured Renault, Dacia and Alpine brands to launch into new segments 

Restructured Renault, Dacia and Alpine brands to launch into new segments
Electric revolution at Renault, plus larger Dacia models confirmed, Alpine sub-branding for hot Renaults and electric Alpines too
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
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