Electric cars
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
Honda SUV e:concept previews upcoming electric crossover

Honda SUV e:concept previews upcoming electric crossover
The all-electric Honda e:concept SUV could come to the UK
New Hyundai RM20e revealed as testbed for future performance EVs

New Hyundai RM20e revealed as testbed for future performance EVs
The 799bhp Hyundai RM20e has been unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show, showcasing the Korean brand's latest electric car technology
Lynk & Co Zero Concept coupe-SUV unveiled

Lynk & Co Zero Concept coupe-SUV unveiled
This is the Lynk & Co Zero – a pure-electric concept SUV that points towards a Volkswagen ID.4 rival due next year
Energy firms want the right to switch off electric cars charging at home

Energy firms want the right to switch off electric cars charging at home
New powers being sought to allow energy providers to turn off high-drain devices to manage electricity network
How green are electric cars? Polestar data shows ICE trailing EV

How green are electric cars? Polestar data shows ICE trailing EV
Electric car maker reveals whole-life CO2 emissions of the Polestar 2 are better than a petrol XC40 - but EV is only 14% cleaner with global energy mi…
World EV Day 2020 promotes the push to electrification

World EV Day 2020 promotes the push to electrification
Motor manufacturers and energy providers have collaborated on an industry-wide project which advocates the shift to pure-electric motoring
No small Skoda electric cars after Citigo-e iV axed

No small Skoda electric cars after Citigo-e iV axed
Skoda axes Citigo-e iV with no electric car smaller than Octavia planned
UK needs £16.7bn electric car charging investment to hit 2035 goals

UK needs £16.7bn electric car charging investment to hit 2035 goals
The sale of internal combustion engined cars is set to be banned within 15 years, but vast investment is required to make electric motoring feasible.
Half of drivers considering an electric car for their next vehicle

Half of drivers considering an electric car for their next vehicle
Poll of 17,628 motorists finds 47% want to make the switch to electric driving; lack of charging points, electric car prices and range anxiety put off…
'Variety is the spice of life in the electric car market – at last'

'Variety is the spice of life in the electric car market – at last'
Deputy Editor John McIlroy thinks there is no longer a lack of choice for electric car buyers
Bollinger Deliver-E to swell the electric van ranks

Bollinger Deliver-E to swell the electric van ranks
Electric car start-up Bollinger is set to supplement its electric SUV and pick-up truck range with a van, the Bollinger Deliver-E.
Aston Martin DB5 Junior is a £42,000, 40mph+ electric toy car 

Aston Martin DB5 Junior is a £42,000, 40mph+ electric toy car
Little Car Company and Aston Martin pair up to create DB5 Junior with up to 40 miles of range
Tesla Model S-based Coleman Milne BINZ.E hearse revealed

Tesla Model S-based Coleman Milne BINZ.E hearse revealed
All electric Tesla hearse emits zero tailpipe emissions, while Model S drivetrain promises the most ludicrous funerals ever
Government should place 15% EV quota on car manufacturers, campaigners say

Government should place 15% EV quota on car manufacturers, campaigners say
Global Action Plan and FIA Foundation claim 59 per cent of two-car families could run an electric car without any hindrance
Number of public rapid EV chargers up 363% in five years

Number of public rapid EV chargers up 363% in five years
UK rapid EV charger numbers grow to meet increased demand of electric cars
Hyundai reveals new Ioniq electric car sub-brand

Hyundai reveals new Ioniq electric car sub-brand
The Ioniq sub-brands's first all-electric model will be the Ioniq 5 - a production version of the 45 concept
“Tesla is now the hunted instead of the hunter”

“Tesla is now the hunted instead of the hunter”
Chief reviewer Sean Carson thinks Tesla can’t afford to rest on its laurels at the top of the electric car tree with the likes of Audi, BMW and Merced…
Volkswagen e-Beetle, e-Golf Classic and e-Safari trademark applications hint at electric classic car conversations

Volkswagen e-Beetle, e-Golf Classic and e-Safari trademark applications hint at electric classic car conversations
Trademark applications suggest mode classic EV conversions will follow the converted Volkswagen Samba Bus and Electric Beetle Cabrio revealed last yea…
Vauxhall Corsa-e vs Renault Zoe

Vauxhall Corsa-e vs Renault Zoe
Vauxhall breaks new ground with the electric Corsa-e supermini, but is it good enough to beat the Renault Zoe?
Electric cars are cheaper to own than petrol cars

Electric cars are cheaper to own than petrol cars
Research suggests it’s more cost-effective to buy a new electric car and run it for its lifetime than it is to do so with a new petrol or diesel car
German Government gives away free electric cars

German Government gives away free electric cars
Generous grants for EVs from German Government allow motorists to lease a Renault Zoe for two years without paying a penny
Tesla Autopilot slammed as “especially misleading” by UK safety experts

Tesla Autopilot slammed as “especially misleading” by UK safety experts
Following a criticism by a German court that Tesla’s driver assistance systems are marketed incorrectly, UK safety experts express similar concerns
'If you like driving as we do, you’ll love driving an electric car'

'If you like driving as we do, you’ll love driving an electric car'
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks a fully-electric driving experience will surprise some car enthusiasts
New 2021 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron concept previews electric coupe SUV

New 2021 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron concept previews electric coupe SUV
Swooping electric SUV will be capable of over 310 miles and will be Audi’s seventh electric car by next summer
'Tesla’s Short Shorts tell the story of the company'

'Tesla’s Short Shorts tell the story of the company'
Tesla’s Short Shorts are emblematic of the firm: controversial, eye-catching, and unlike anything a traditional car maker would consider producing