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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
News
16 Jul 2020
New Audi e-tron S Sportback 2020 review

New Audi e-tron S Sportback 2020 review

Audi has upped the performance ante with its e-tron S Sportback electric SUV but the impressive pace comes at the expense of range...
Road tests
16 Jul 2020
Tesla Autopilot slammed as “especially misleading” by UK safety experts
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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
News
15 Jul 2020
New Kia e-Niro 2020 review
Kia Niro

New Kia e-Niro 2020 review

All-electric Kia e-Niro mid-sized SUV 
benefits from same updates as hybrid Niro versions
Road tests
9 Jul 2020
'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
Opinion
9 Jul 2020
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
News
7 Jul 2020
'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
Opinion
6 Jul 2020
New Audi e-tron S performance SUV arrives with 489bhp

New Audi e-tron S performance SUV arrives with 489bhp

Audi’s e-tron SUV receives sportier looks, more power and tweaked suspension in new S guise
News
1 Jul 2020
The future of transport: how are we going to get around?

The future of transport: how are we going to get around?

Big changes are afoot in the way we travel in the UK, we examine all the options that could shape the future of transport...
Features
26 Jun 2020
Segway PT's tilt at electric transport revolution comes to an end

Segway PT's tilt at electric transport revolution comes to an end

The two-wheeled, self-balancing vehicle promised to revolutionise transport when it launched in 2001, but the Segway never achieved its goal
News
24 Jun 2020
New MG ZS EV review

New MG ZS EV review

Can MG's ZS EV match the established players in the compact electric SUV class?
Road tests
24 Jun 2020
Classic electric car conversions boom in popularity
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Classic electric car conversions boom in popularity

Retrofitting electric powertrains to classic cars is becoming fashionable for the environmentally conscious and well-heeled
News
24 Jun 2020
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Hydrogen fuel “essential” for future HGVs, says Ford boss
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Hydrogen fuel “essential” for future HGVs, says Ford boss

While electric cars are key to improving emissions for cars, Ford sees hydrogen fuel cells as essential for heavy goods vehicles
News
23 Jun 2020
New smartphone app makes electric car crash rescues safer

New smartphone app makes electric car crash rescues safer

Euro NCAP first responder app shows emergency services the location of high-voltage batteries and cables
News
17 Jun 2020
Lotus abandons petrol power for all-electric future
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Lotus abandons petrol power for all-electric future

The next Lotus sports car will be petrol, but after that all of the brand’s future cars will be full EVs
News
12 Jun 2020
New SEAT Mii electric 2020 review
SEAT Mii electric

New SEAT Mii electric 2020 review

The new SEAT Mii electric has plenty of plus points, but is ultimately let down by its price
Road tests
11 Jun 2020
UK’s electric car hotspots revealed

UK’s electric car hotspots revealed

The local authorities with the highest proportion of of electric cars on their roads have been revealed
News
9 Jun 2020
Dyson car revealed in full as time called on electric SUV project

Dyson car revealed in full as time called on electric SUV project

Full interior and exterior images, plus insight into the battery technology that would have underpinned British answer to Tesla
News
3 Jun 2020
UK electric vehicle drivers face charging point struggle
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UK electric vehicle drivers face charging point struggle

The UK’s EV charging infrastructure is still underdeveloped according to new nationwide study
News
2 Jun 2020
Buying a used hybrid car: the complete guide
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Buying a used hybrid car: the complete guide

With sales of hybrid cars on the rise, is there any reason to be fearful of buying a used hybrid? We assess the pros and cons...
Features
27 May 2020
Kia plans small electric car to rival Citroen Ami

Kia plans small electric car to rival Citroen Ami

Kia's new electric city car would address drivers’ safety fears about travelling on public transport
News
22 May 2020
“Maybe we haven’t seen the last of the doomed Dyson car”

“Maybe we haven’t seen the last of the doomed Dyson car”

Could we yet see the Dyson car on the road, wearing another badge?
Opinion
20 May 2020
New £5k solar-powered Squad Solar City Car design updated

New £5k solar-powered Squad Solar City Car design updated

The new Squad Solar City Car is a £5,000 solar-powered electric quadricycle with a maximum range of 62 miles – and it’s now available with doors and a…
News
19 May 2020
Used Tesla Model S review

Used Tesla Model S review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Tesla Model S covering the M1 that’s been on sale since 2012
Used car tests
13 May 2020
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New all-electric Nissan e-NV200 XL Voltia van launched

New all-electric Nissan e-NV200 XL Voltia van launched

Enlarged version of all-electric e-NV200 van offers 90 percent more storage space than the standard model
News
7 May 2020
Tesla Model 3 tops UK new car registrations for April

Tesla Model 3 tops UK new car registrations for April

There were 658 Tesla Model 3s registered in April – making it more popular than the Jaguar I-Pace and Vauxhall Corsa combined
News
5 May 2020
Tesla applies for UK electricity provider licence

Tesla applies for UK electricity provider licence

The American EV manufacturer is preparing to build a new UK energy company, based on the battery technology used in its electric vehicles
News
4 May 2020
Tesla buying habits revealed

Tesla buying habits revealed

Most popular time to buy a Tesla disclosed as Elon Musk’s company sheds light on customer behaviour
News
29 Apr 2020
Will electric cars change the way we drive?
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Will electric cars change the way we drive?

We get behind the wheel of an electric Hyundai Ioniq and petrol Hyundai i30 Fastback to see if their motive power has an impact on the way we drives
Features
29 Apr 2020
Parking spaces with electric car chargers should have green signs

Parking spaces with electric car chargers should have green signs

Having different coloured signage for parking spaces with EV chargers would make them stand out and help prevent ‘ICE-ing’
News
28 Apr 2020
Tesla electric cars cover higher annual mileages than cars from any other brand

Tesla electric cars cover higher annual mileages than cars from any other brand

The average Tesla owner covers 12,459 miles annually in the first three years after buying a new car.
News
28 Apr 2020
Jaguar I-Pace: long-term test review

Jaguar I-Pace: long-term test review

Final report: is life with our Jaguar I-Pace easy for someone with no off-street parking?
Long-term tests
27 Apr 2020
New Hyundai Prophecy concept review

New Hyundai Prophecy concept review

All-electric Hyundai Prophecy concept car previews a future where Hyundais have a more distinct look. We take a drive...
News
24 Apr 2020
One-off all-electric Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 dragster unveiled

One-off all-electric Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 dragster unveiled

Ford’s Mustang-based drag racer prototype features a 1,400bhp electric powertrain – and it can cover the quarter-mile in eight seconds
News
23 Apr 2020
Renault Zoe vs MINI Electric
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Renault Zoe vs MINI Electric

Fresh second-generation Renault Zoe takes on all-new MINI Electric in a showdown of the EV superminis
Car group tests
22 Apr 2020
Honda reveals 'second life' electric vehicle battery recycle plan

Honda reveals 'second life' electric vehicle battery recycle plan

Partnership with SNAM allows old EV and hybrid batteries to be repurposed for grid or domestic energy storage
News
16 Apr 2020
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