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Joe Holding

Joe Holding was part of the original team that brought DrivingElectric to life in 2018. He's since gone on to launch the Auto Express Podcast, and now works as a freelance journalist for a number of motoring and motorsport titles. When he’s not writing about cars, he enjoys baking, cycling and watching Formula 1, though he’s yet to find a way to do all three at the same time.

Hyundai Kona Hybrid review
Hyundai Kona Hybrid
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Hyundai Kona Hybrid review

The Hyundai Kona Hybrid is efficient and visually distinctive, but falls behind class leaders in some key areas
22 Nov 2022
Volkswagen Passat GTE Estate review
VW Passat Estate
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Volkswagen Passat GTE Estate review

The Passat GTE plug-in hybrid estate offers comfort, space and appealingly low running costs – especially for company-car users
31 Oct 2022
Toyota C-HR review
Toyota C-HR
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Toyota C-HR review

The Toyota C-HR hybrid is an accomplished small SUV that boasts low running costs and bold styling
26 Sep 2022
Complete guide to Rolec EV home chargers
Rolec EV
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Complete guide to Rolec EV home chargers

Rolec EV makes a wide range of electric-vehicle chargers: these are the ones most suited to your home
14 Sep 2022
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Electric car warranty and battery warranty
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Electric car warranty and battery warranty

Worried about your electric car battery? Don't worry – most have long warranties to ensure they'll be replaced if anything goes wrong
12 Jul 2022
Honda CR-V Hybrid review
Honda CR-V
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Honda CR-V Hybrid review

The Honda CR-V is a spacious and comfortable hybrid family SUV with room for five, but its real-world fuel economy and CO2 emissions figures let it do…
29 Jun 2022
What is a battery electric car (BEV) and how do electric cars work?
Lexus electric
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What is a battery electric car (BEV) and how do electric cars work?

How do battery electric vehicles (BEVs), including electric cars, differ from petrol and diesel-engined vehicles? And how do they work? Read on to fin…
28 Jun 2022
Hyundai Ioniq Electric (2016-2022) review
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Hyundai Ioniq Electric (2016-2022) review

A mid-life facelift gave the Hyundai Ioniq Electric more range, more power and a new infotainment screen, so it's still a strong contender in the fami…
13 Jun 2022
Toyota Prius (2016-2021) review
Toyota Prius
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Toyota Prius (2016-2021) review

A mid-life facelift gave the fourth-generation Toyota Prius a revised look and added an all-wheel-drive variant to the line-up
2 Mar 2022
Toyota Corolla Saloon (2018-2021) review
Toyota Corolla Saloon
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Toyota Corolla Saloon (2018-2021) review

The hybrid Toyota Corolla Saloon is a well executed car in a class with few rivals
1 Dec 2021
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Complete guide to the Tesla Powerwall battery
Telsa Powerwall battery
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Complete guide to the Tesla Powerwall battery

What is the Tesla Powerwall battery and how could it benefit your home? Here's your complete guide
28 Oct 2021
Citroen C-Zero (2010-2018) review
Citroen C-Zero
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Citroen C-Zero (2010-2018) review

The Citroen C-Zero is affordable and more spacious than you might think, but it's severely limited compared to more modern electric cars
26 Oct 2021
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BMW 7 Series hybrid review
BMW 7 Series hybrid
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BMW 7 Series hybrid review

The BMW 7 Series hybrid isn’t as comfortable as its Mercedes S-Class rival, but a big price difference tips the balance in its favour
4 Jun 2021
MG E-motion electric coupe set for 2021 launch
MG E-motion
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MG E-motion electric coupe set for 2021 launch

The MG E-motion electric coupe concept is expected to go into production, following its debut at the 2017 Shanghai Motor Show
17 May 2021
Audi Q7 hybrid review
Audi Q7 hybrid
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Audi Q7 hybrid review

Thanks to plug-in hybrid technology, the Audi Q7 TFSI e offers potentially very low running costs and an electric range of over 25 miles
27 Apr 2021
Lightyear One solar electric car: track testing to begin soon
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Lightyear One solar electric car: track testing to begin soon

Solar-electric Lightyear One with claimed 450-mile range will become available towards the end of 2021
23 Apr 2021
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2020 Kia e-Niro: prices, specification and on-sale date
Kia e-Niro
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2020 Kia e-Niro: prices, specification and on-sale date

The Kia e-Niro electric SUV is offered in three trim levels and with two battery sizes; it's priced from £29,845 after the government grant
9 Feb 2021
Mercedes S-Class hybrid (2019-2020) review
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Mercedes S-Class hybrid (2019-2020) review

With 25 miles of electric range, the Mercedes S 560 e L is an impressive plug-in hybrid, but it comes at a hefty cost
28 Oct 2020
Pininfarina Battista electric hypercar: price, specs and release date
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Pininfarina Battista electric hypercar: price, specs and release date

Pininfarina Battista electric hypercar will make 1,873bhp and cost around £2million
21 Oct 2020
Volvo offers free electricity to plug-in hybrid buyers
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Volvo offers free electricity to plug-in hybrid buyers

Up to 12 months of compensated electricity offered to buyers of Volvo’s plug-in hybrid range; scheme extended until September 2020
30 Jun 2020
Peugeot e-Legend: specs and technology in detail
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Peugeot e-Legend: specs and technology in detail

The technology-laden Peugeot e-Legend coupe is a spectacular retro-inspired electric concept car, but it's very unlikely to go into production
15 Jun 2020
Ford Fiesta hybrid and Ford Focus hybrid announced
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Ford Fiesta hybrid and Ford Focus hybrid announced

Mild-hybrid versions of the Ford Fiesta and Focus on sale now
5 Jun 2020
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Maserati Ghibli hybrid and more electrified models on the way
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Maserati Ghibli hybrid and more electrified models on the way

Hybrid Ghibli leads a wave of electrified Maseratis, including a fully electric GranTurismo and plug-in hybrid SUV
4 Jun 2020
Toyota Corolla Trek hybrid: price, specification and on-sale date
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Toyota Corolla Trek hybrid: price, specification and on-sale date

New Toyota Corolla variant adds extra protection and kit to Touring Sports model
1 May 2020
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New hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars 2020
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New hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars 2020

There are lots of hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars arriving in the course of 2020, all of which promise low running costs for the average motorists
27 Apr 2020
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid (2019-2020) review
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid (2019-2020)
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Bentley Bentayga Hybrid (2019-2020) review

The Bentley Bentayga Hybrid is the cheapest model in a very expensive line-up, but is it a sound purchase?
21 Apr 2020
Skoda Citigoᵉ iV: prices, specs and details
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Skoda Citigoᵉ iV: prices, specs and details

The electric Skoda Citigo boasts 170 miles of range and is priced from £17,495, but the initial UK allocation of 400 cars is sold out
8 Apr 2020
New Smart EQ ForTwo and EQ ForFour now on sale in the UK
Die neue Generation: smart EQ fortwo coupé, smart EQ fortwo cabrio und smart EQ forfour / smart zeigt auf der IAA 2019 in Frankfurt seine optisch und digital komplett überarbeiteten fortwo- u
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New Smart EQ ForTwo and EQ ForFour now on sale in the UK

The new electric Smart EQ ForTwo coupe and convertible and EQ ForFour hatchback are now on sale in the UK, priced from £16,850
22 Jan 2020
Byton M-Byte: details, specs, prices and prototype review
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Byton M-Byte: details, specs, prices and prototype review

The Chinese-built Byton M-Byte electric SUV is set to arrive in Europe in 2021, offering up to 286 miles of range
9 Jan 2020
Skoda Superb hybrid: pricing and specs for iV plug-in hybrid revealed
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Skoda Superb hybrid: pricing and specs for iV plug-in hybrid revealed

The new plug-in hybrid version of the Skoda Superb costs from £31,970 in the UK and is available in two bodystyles, with orders open now
6 Jan 2020
Tesla V3 Supercharger rollout begins in Europe
Tesla Supercharger
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Tesla V3 Supercharger rollout begins in Europe

First eight European V3 Tesla Superchargers go live in London, introducing peak charging rates of 250kW
20 Dec 2019
DrivingElectric Awards 2020
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DrivingElectric Awards 2020

We run through the best electrified cars of 2020, and crown the DrivingElectric Car of the Year
12 Dec 2019
Electric car UK: consumer interest jumps 126%
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Electric car UK: consumer interest jumps 126%

Analytics company launches ‘EV Index’ to explain low UK electric-car uptake, despite rise in demand
3 Dec 2019
Best kids’ electric cars: the top 10 models
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Best kids’ electric cars: the top 10 models

Looking for the perfect present for a car-mad kid? We’ve rounded up the best electric ride-on cars
21 Nov 2019
‘Should the Ford Mach-E be a Mustang?’
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‘Should the Ford Mach-E be a Mustang?’

Is Ford right to use the Mustang badge on the Mach-E SUV? Vicky Parrott reckons they’re onto something…
20 Nov 2019
Ford Shelby Mustang Mach-E: performance model confirmed
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Ford Shelby Mustang Mach-E: performance model confirmed

Ford’s performance arm Shelby will build a faster, sportier version of the Mustang Mach-E
20 Nov 2019
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