Renault Clio E-TECH Hybrid review![Renault Clio E-TECH hybrid](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--33oI7TXt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1605901368/Renault_Clio_HEV_014.jpg)
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Renault Clio E-TECH Hybrid review
The hybrid Renault Clio is a quiet yet punchy small car, with good electric running potential and comfortable ride quality
11 Nov 2022
Can I tow a caravan with an electric or a hybrid car?![Volvo XC40 P8](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--UldiavqI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1632313671/drivingelectric/2021-09/Volvo-XC40-P8-Towing.jpg)
![Volvo XC40 P8](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--UldiavqI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1632313671/drivingelectric/2021-09/Volvo-XC40-P8-Towing.jpg)
Can I tow a caravan with an electric or a hybrid car?
You need to choose your model carefully if you want to tow a caravan or trailer with a hybrid or electric car
4 Nov 2022
New 2022 MG 5 SW EV review![MG 5 SW EV 2022](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--YvbSJbTX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1649325996/drivingelectric/2022-04/MG5-EV-2022-11_ljwrvs.jpg)
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New 2022 MG 5 SW EV review
Refreshed looks and updated infotainment promise to further increase the appeal of MG’s sensible electric estate
22 Aug 2022
Electric Alpine A110: E-ternité concept looks to performance brand's future![A110](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--mx7Q2Dnn--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1658397995/drivingelectric/2022-07/Alpine%20A110%20E-TERNITE%20012_h9wbyx.jpg)
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Electric Alpine A110: E-ternité concept looks to performance brand's future
Open-top “rolling laboratory” focused on preserving light weight and agility
21 Jul 2022
New 577bhp Kia EV6 GT starts from £61,595![Kia EV6 GT](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--dDNVr3cs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1655288371/drivingelectric/2022-06/UK-Kia-EV6-GT-4_jnhtri.jpg)
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New 577bhp Kia EV6 GT starts from £61,595
First examples of the high-performance electric range-topper expected to be with customers by October
20 Jul 2022
Genesis Electrified GV70 electric SUV: UK pricing and specs announced![Genesis Electrified GV70](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--9JMqKelk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1658221540/drivingelectric/2022-07/Genesis-UK-GV70-4_mf2g0h.jpg)
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Genesis Electrified GV70 electric SUV: UK pricing and specs announced
Starting price of £64,405 for fully electric version of large Genesis luxury SUV
19 Jul 2022
What is a range extender (REx) and how do they work?![Vauxhall Ampera](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--PmU1dmoH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597770823/drivingelectric/2018-10/what-is-a-range-extender.jpg)
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What is a range extender (REx) and how do they work?
Range extenders – or extended-range electric vehicles – are a relatively uncommon type of electric car that uses a small auxiliary engine to boost ran…
13 Jul 2022
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron spotted under wraps![Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--7vzZzJZL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1657616167/drivingelectric/2022-07/Audi%20Q6%20E-Tron%20Sportback%20004_jcg9rn.jpg)
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Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron spotted under wraps
Coupe version of larger Audi electric SUV captured by spy photographers
12 Jul 2022
Electric car lease: Ohme and Octopus launch car, tariff and charger bundle![Ohme Home Pro](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s---aMw_PIy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1657029191/drivingelectric/2022-07/Ohme-Home-Pro-Wallbox-Charger_nzcuej.jpg)
![Ohme Home Pro](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s---aMw_PIy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1657029191/drivingelectric/2022-07/Ohme-Home-Pro-Wallbox-Charger_nzcuej.jpg)
Electric car lease: Ohme and Octopus launch car, tariff and charger bundle
5,000 miles of charging also included in 'all-in-one' finance package
5 Jul 2022
Audi e-tron Sportback: Facelifted coupe-SUV readied for late 2022 launch![Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--Mmi4UXdj--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1657033969/drivingelectric/2022-07/Latest-Q8-etron-Sportback-spies-2_cbwsqo.jpg)
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Audi e-tron Sportback: Facelifted coupe-SUV readied for late 2022 launch
Audi's e-tron Sportback electric coupe-SUV is set for an update in parallel with the standard e-tron SUV model later in 2022
5 Jul 2022
Kia Sorento Hybrid review![Kia Sorento Hybrid](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--0SytLwA7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1602854801/drivingelectric/2020-09/large-15428-kiasorento-2hev1.6t-gdi6-speedawdrunwayred.jpg)
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Kia Sorento Hybrid review
The Kia Sorento Hybrid offers everything a great seven-seat family SUV needs to: it's well equipped, stylish and practical
1 Jul 2022
Mercedes C-Class hybrid estate (2014-2021) review![Mercedes C-Class hybrid estate](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--gtRi8T9_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1603894150/drivingelectric/2020-10/c-class-estate-rear.jpg)
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Mercedes C-Class hybrid estate (2014-2021) review
The Mercedes C-Class is unique among plug-in hybrid estates in offering buyers a choice of petrol-electric or diesel-electric power
29 Jun 2022
New 2022 Honda Civic: hybrid-only hatchback priced from £29,595![Honda Civic hybrid 2022](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--fnEpDCzs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1656406968/drivingelectric/2022-06/Honda-Civic-News-1_p188lw.jpg)
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New 2022 Honda Civic: hybrid-only hatchback priced from £29,595
The 11th-generation Civic is available exclusively with hybrid power and can be ordered from July
28 Jun 2022
Mercedes Vision EQXX concept car breaks own record with 747-mile drive![Mercedes EQXX](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--YYn8P3pg--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1655996799/drivingelectric/2022-06/Mercedes-EQXX-B-5_pznk0f.jpg)
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Mercedes Vision EQXX concept car breaks own record with 747-mile drive
Mercedes' ultra-efficient prototype EV has completed a second long-distance road trip, from Stuttgart in Germany to Silverstone in the UK, without cha…
23 Jun 2022
Brotherwood elektron: New electric wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) announced![Brotherwood elektron Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life WAV conversion](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--Qfq1gG4J--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1655897782/drivingelectric/2022-06/Brotherwood-Accessible-WAV-1_myppjb.jpg)
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Brotherwood elektron: New electric wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) announced
Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life-based conversion is a new option for wheelchair users who want to go electric
22 Jun 2022
Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid: driver-focused 'S' model joins range![Bentley Flying Spur S](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--nMJ7hkcA--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1655221083/drivingelectric/2022-06/FlyingSpurS-1_beap08.jpg)
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Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid: driver-focused 'S' model joins range
This is the first Bentley 'S' model to be offered with the choice of plug-in hybrid power
14 Jun 2022
New 2022 Volkswagen ID.5 and ID.5 GTX: prices, spec and details![Volkswagen ID.5](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--BonIGxPT--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1635504545/drivingelectric/2021-10/Volkswagen-ID5-9.jpg)
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New 2022 Volkswagen ID.5 and ID.5 GTX: prices, spec and details
The coupe version of the ID.4 can cover up to 313 miles on a charge and is available in high-performance GTX guise; prices range from around £50,000 t…
14 Jun 2022
ZipCharge: portable EV charger and flexible hubs planned for 2023![ZipCharge](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--V53wJ-fJ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1635966595/drivingelectric/2021-11/ZipCharge-9.jpg)
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ZipCharge: portable EV charger and flexible hubs planned for 2023
Going on sale in 2023, the suitcase-sized ZipCharge Go portable charger can add about 20 miles of range to typical EV in around 30 minutes
9 Jun 2022
Cupra Terramar name confirmed for new 2024 plug-in hybrid SUV![Cupra Terramar](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--Jd8JJowk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1654623675/drivingelectric/2022-06/Terramar_kjiwc7.jpg)
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Cupra Terramar name confirmed for new 2024 plug-in hybrid SUV
New hybrid SUV will expand Spanish brand's line-up, which will soon also include a flagship electric SUV and an entry-level electric city car
7 Jun 2022
Should you lease or buy an electric car?![Car finance](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--E1IdAuc9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1652800929/drivingelectric/2022-05/Lease-Or-Buy-1_k8biki.jpg)
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Should you lease or buy an electric car?
There are different ways to get behind the wheel of an EV, each with advantages and disadvantages. Here, we compare leasing (also known as Personal Co…
7 Jun 2022
Kia unveils large-scale electric van production plans![Kia PBV](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--zr3TaEfP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1652867507/drivingelectric/2022-05/Kia-PBV-1_ffciif.jpg)
![Kia PBV](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--zr3TaEfP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1652867507/drivingelectric/2022-05/Kia-PBV-1_ffciif.jpg)
Kia unveils large-scale electric van production plans
Korean firm aims to produce 100,000 electric 'purpose-built vehicles' (PBVs) a year, starting in 2025
18 May 2022
Survey: over half of EV drivers are concerned about charging infrastructure![Shell Fulham charging hub](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--41dTUsDV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1642002536/drivingelectric/2022-01/Shell_EV_Station_Fulham_4.jpg)
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Survey: over half of EV drivers are concerned about charging infrastructure
Latest EV Driver Survey from Shell Recharge Solutions quizzed nearly 15,000 electric-car owners in several European countries
12 May 2022
Top 10 best hybrid cars 2022![Kia Sorento](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--Dt6FDQud--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1601394256/carbuyer/2020/09/1-kia_sorento_hev_2020_uk-23.jpg)
![Kia Sorento](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--Dt6FDQud--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1601394256/carbuyer/2020/09/1-kia_sorento_hev_2020_uk-23.jpg)
Top 10 best hybrid cars 2022
The best hybrid cars on sale in the UK right now will help reduce your fuel bills without needing to be plugged in. These are our favourites...
10 May 2022
Disabled driver survey reveals potential barriers to EV adoption![disabled parking space sign](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--2kjJ3sny--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597769088/drivingelectric/2018-10/disabled-bay.jpg)
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Disabled driver survey reveals potential barriers to EV adoption
Enable project surveyed 1,000 drivers with a disability about switching to EVs; 71% voiced concerns about accessible infrastructure
5 May 2022
Cheap hybrid cars: the best used hybrid cars to buy on a budget![Hybrid](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--kL1-R-9y--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597779748/drivingelectric/2019-05/12-toyota-camry-hybrid.jpg)
![Hybrid](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--kL1-R-9y--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597779748/drivingelectric/2019-05/12-toyota-camry-hybrid.jpg)
Cheap hybrid cars: the best used hybrid cars to buy on a budget
A guide to buying a cheap used hybrid car on a budget
4 May 2022
Vauxhall Movano-e large electric van gets bigger battery for 2022![Vauxhall Movano-e](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--hRyItRe4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1621958927/drivingelectric/2021-05/Vauxhall%20Movano-e%20012.jpg)
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Vauxhall Movano-e large electric van gets bigger battery for 2022
The Movano-e sits above the Vivaro-e and Combo-e; for 2022, its battery size has been increased from 70 to 75kWh, giving an extra 15 miles of range
3 May 2022
Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid review![VW Multivan e-Hybrid](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--Hg--YUfr--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1635955821/drivingelectric/2021-11/VW-Multivan-17.jpg)
![VW Multivan e-Hybrid](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--Hg--YUfr--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1635955821/drivingelectric/2021-11/VW-Multivan-17.jpg)
Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid review
The latest generation of Volkswagen's iconic minibus now sits on a passenger-car platform and offers plug-in hybrid power
28 Apr 2022
Mercedes S-Class plug-in hybrid review![Mercedes S 580 e plug-in hybrid](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--CYjSpRGH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1651139829/drivingelectric/2022-04/Mercedes-S580e-UK-19_yo474t.jpg)
![Mercedes S 580 e plug-in hybrid](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--CYjSpRGH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1651139829/drivingelectric/2022-04/Mercedes-S580e-UK-19_yo474t.jpg)
Mercedes S-Class plug-in hybrid review
A massive 62-mile electric range and a sumptuous, high-tech interior move the Mercedes S 580 e plug-in hybrid to the front of the low-emissions limous…
28 Apr 2022