Driving Electric

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The Vivaro-e Hydrogen offers the ideal combination of zero greenhouse gas emissions and a good range, but it’s held back by the UK’s lack of hydrogen …

The Juke Hybrid is probably the best version of the compact SUV yet, but it falls short of more accomplished rivals in more than one area

The latest plug-in hybrid supercar from McLaren is fast and comfortable, with a usable new interior to boot – but it feels like there’s still work to …

VW’s latest high-performance electric car fails to deliver the thrills of more polished rivals, despite costing as much as or more than them in most c…

The VW electric range continues to expand with a coupe version of the ID.4; can it justify its higher price and see off wide-ranging competition?

There are plenty of plug-in hybrid SUVs, but how does petrol-electric power suit a traditional large estate?

Although it doesn’t move the game on in a major way, the Toyota bZ4X is an instantly competitive contender in the electric family SUV arena

The South Korean premium brand is taking on Tesla and the German executive-car establishment with this new electric four-door – so can it match their …

The Jeep Renegade 4xe combines plug-in hybrid efficiency with real off-road ability

The new plug-in hybrid Mercedes C 300 e gives its rivals from BMW and Volvo a run for their money, with an impressive infotainment system and 68-mile …

Plug-in hybrid power helps the new Peugeot 308 offer refinement, efficiency and a good amount of on-board technology – however, rear cabin space falls…

The first bespoke BMW M car since the M1 supercar will be a whopper of a plug-in hybrid SUV, and we’ve driven it in pre-production form

Created by a former Tesla engineer, can the new Lucid Air climb to the top of the luxury electric-car class?

The Mercedes eSprinter electric van offers plenty of cargo space, but it's limited by its short range and single bodystyle

With affordable electric cars in high demand, does MG 5 estate or entry-level Volkswagen ID.3 stand out as the EV value-for-money champion? Let’s find…

The French brand’s large electric van gets the basics right, but range isn’t the best and its aftermarket-conversion status is very obvious

The Mercedes GLE 350 de is a diesel-electric plug-in hybrid, adding low company-car tax costs to the large SUV’s spread of talents

The GLC is available in both 300 e (petrol-electric) and 300 de (diesel-electric) form, and as a coupe or SUV, offering different takes on the luxury …

Despite a choice of body styles and battery packs, Citroen’s largest electric van is a bit too rough around the edges to match the best in this rapidl…

AMG’s first-ever plug-in hybrid model charges in with a prodigious power output and plethora of technology. But how does it all play out from behind t…

The Toyota bZ4X’s premium sibling does battle with some established competition; we’ve driven a prototype

Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid features a high-quality cabin and plenty of standard kit to match German rivals, although less expensive alternatives fro…

The electrified version of the beloved off-roader is more efficient and less polluting than its petrol and diesel siblings, but costs significantly mo…

The Ford E-Transit is a game-changer for the electric van market thanks to its a relatively long range, 115kW rapid charging and the variety of panel …

Smaller sibling to the EQS, the EQE serves as the electric equivalent to Mercedes’ highly popular E-Class saloon

The ex-footballer is an investor in electric classic-car conversion company Lunaz Design