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Pure-electric Sony Vision S begins road testing programme
Sony Vision-S - front

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
News
13 Jan 2021
Pure-electric Silence e-moto moped launched
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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
News
12 Jan 2021
Pure-electric and autonomous NIO ET7 saloon unveiled
NIO ET7

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
News
11 Jan 2021
Vauxhall Corsa VXR on course for electric 2022 comeback
Vauxhall Corsa VXR - front (watermarked)

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
News
10 Jan 2021
New hot Vauxhall Mokka to get VXR badge and electric power
Vauxhall Mokka VXR - front (watermarked)

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
News
8 Jan 2021
'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
Opinion
6 Jan 2021
New Porsche Taycan 4S 2021 review
Porsche Taycan 4S - front

New Porsche Taycan 4S 2021 review

The entry-level Porsche Taycan 4S is the pick of the impressive electric car's range
Road tests
5 Jan 2021
New Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 2020 review
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New Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 2020 review

The updated Standard Range Plus version of Tesla's Model 3 is the most accessible in the line-up but still shows that star quality
Road tests
30 Dec 2020
'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
Opinion
16 Dec 2020
'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
Opinion
13 Dec 2020
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
Car group tests
12 Dec 2020
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
News
11 Dec 2020
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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…
News
10 Dec 2020
"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
Opinion
9 Dec 2020
Just 5% of mechanics can work on electric cars
BMW i3 in factory

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
News
8 Dec 2020
Half of UK cars must be electric by 2030 to meet climate-change goals
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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…
News
4 Dec 2020
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
News
2 Dec 2020
New Fiat 500 Convertible 2020 review
Fiat 500

New Fiat 500 Convertible 2020 review

New all-electric Fiat 500 combines classic lines with latest tech and up to 199 miles of range
Road tests
2 Dec 2020
'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
Opinion
11 Nov 2020
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
Car group tests
7 Nov 2020
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
News
2 Nov 2020
Electric vehicles make up just one per cent of Department for Transport fleet
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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
News
28 Oct 2020
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
News
27 Oct 2020
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
News
20 Oct 2020
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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
News
15 Oct 2020
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
News
13 Oct 2020
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
News
13 Oct 2020
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
News
13 Oct 2020
Hyundai Kona Electric recalled over fire risk
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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
News
13 Oct 2020
New Mercedes EQC 4x4x2 review

New Mercedes EQC 4x4x2 review

We get behind the wheel of the mad Mercedes EQC 4x4x2 electric off-roader
Road tests
12 Oct 2020
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
News
12 Oct 2020
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…
Car group tests
10 Oct 2020
EV chargepoints face regulatory crackdown
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EV chargepoints face regulatory crackdown

Consultation will begin this year investigating how public chargepoints should be regulated, particularly regarding pricing and data
News
6 Oct 2020
New Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge 2020 review

New Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge 2020 review

Is the new all-electric Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge worth its nearly £60k price tag? We find out...
Road tests
2 Oct 2020
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
News
30 Sep 2020
“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
Opinion
30 Sep 2020
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