Has the UK given up on EVs? New government ‘Plan for Drivers’ says no

Has the UK given up on EVs? New government ‘Plan for Drivers’ says no
UK government has announced a new 30-point manifesto which, in part, focuses on electrifying Britain’s roads
3 Oct 2023
BMW i5 review

BMW i5 review
Plush, poised and packed full of the latest tech, BMW has once again set the bar high with the first electric 5 Series
2 Oct 2023
New Ora Funky Cat First Edition+ gets more range, but not the cream

New Ora Funky Cat First Edition+ gets more range, but not the cream
New version of GWM Ora’s curiously-named hatchback gets more range and a more generous kit list
2 Oct 2023
MG Cyberster review

MG Cyberster review
The MG Cyberster is a fantastic halo model for the brand, with stunning looks and performance
29 Sep 2023
Electric BMW iX2 is set to take the kidney grille to the next level

Electric BMW iX2 is set to take the kidney grille to the next level
BMW has teased the highly-rumoured iX2 coupe-SUV, which has been revealed to get enlarged illuminated kidney grilles
29 Sep 2023
We’ve had a ride in the new electric MG Cyberster and it’s NOT what we first thought…

We’ve had a ride in the new electric MG Cyberster and it’s NOT what we first thought…
The MG Cyberster is due to go on sale next year with up to 536bhp and scissor doors – and we’ve already had a ride in it
29 Sep 2023
BMW i4 facelift to topple Tesla with huge range and tech upgrades

BMW i4 facelift to topple Tesla with huge range and tech upgrades
An updated version of the BMW i4 has been spotted testing, likely sporting a longer range and the latest technology
27 Sep 2023
Vauxhall Frontera to arrive as Crossland EV replacement

Vauxhall Frontera to arrive as Crossland EV replacement
The Vauxhall Mokka Electric will soon be joined by a chunkier, yet cheaper sibling that’s set to revive a classic nameplate
26 Sep 2023
Formula E-inspired Nissan Concept 20-23 previews hot electric Micra

Formula E-inspired Nissan Concept 20-23 previews hot electric Micra
Nissan’s latest concept car comes in the form of a high-performance version of its upcoming city EV
25 Sep 2023
Brexit trade rules could push up the price of electric cars

Brexit trade rules could push up the price of electric cars
Brexit fine print means that if a deal is not reached, UK and EU-built EVs could face a 10% tariff due to foreign parts
25 Sep 2023
Petrol and diesel car ban: what you can buy and drive after 2035

Petrol and diesel car ban: what you can buy and drive after 2035
The government has pushed back the ban on petrol and diesel cars until 2035; we dissect exactly what this means for you
25 Sep 2023
Electric cars with the biggest boots 2023

Electric cars with the biggest boots 2023
Looking for an EV with plenty of space? We give a rundown of the electric cars with the biggest boots
22 Sep 2023
Fiat 600e review

Fiat 600e review
Almost as stylish as the smaller 500e, the Fiat 600e is a desirable small electric crossover with decent range, but a cramped interior
22 Sep 2023
Nissan Ariya Nismo ready to give Tesla Model Y Performance a new rival

Nissan Ariya Nismo ready to give Tesla Model Y Performance a new rival
A new version of the Nissan Ariya SUV has been spotted testing with a racier bodykit and expected performance upgrades
21 Sep 2023
"Everyone wins in the switch to EVs. We must hold our nerve on the 2030 ICE ban"

"Everyone wins in the switch to EVs. We must hold our nerve on the 2030 ICE ban"
DrivingElectric’s Tom Jervis thinks the government’s rollback on the 2030 petrol and diesel ban is a blunder that could kill EV consumer confidence
20 Sep 2023
Government petrol and diesel ban U-turn risks more car market chaos

Government petrol and diesel ban U-turn risks more car market chaos
Prime Minister has announced UK’s ban on the sales of new petrol and diesel cars has been pushed back until 2035
20 Sep 2023
Electric Peugeot E-308 costs more than a BMW 3 Series

Electric Peugeot E-308 costs more than a BMW 3 Series
The electric version of the Peugeot 308 is now on sale with a range of up to 257 miles
20 Sep 2023
New electric cars coming in 2023 and beyond

New electric cars coming in 2023 and beyond
With electric cars making up an ever-increasing proportion of sales, the industry is working flat out to launch new models – here's what's on the way …
19 Sep 2023
Two thirds of drivers who don't have an EV want one. But there are problems…

Two thirds of drivers who don't have an EV want one. But there are problems…
A new SMMT study shows EV demand is stronger than ever, but certain issues are holding back a lot of motorists
19 Sep 2023
BYD Dolphin review

BYD Dolphin review
The BYD Dolphin may be one of the cheapest electric cars on sale, but it delivers in many areas – making it something of an EV bargain
18 Sep 2023
Top 10 best electric sports cars 2023

Top 10 best electric sports cars 2023
You needn’t pick a petrol car if you want maximum driver thrills; the market for electric sports cars is hotting up
18 Sep 2023
New Fiat 600e SUV prices announced: £3,000 cheaper than a Jeep Avenger

New Fiat 600e SUV prices announced: £3,000 cheaper than a Jeep Avenger
The larger sibling to the Fiat 500e gets a stylish SUV-like design and a 249-mile range
18 Sep 2023
Comment: finance, funding and fuel prices means now’s the best time to buy an EV

Comment: finance, funding and fuel prices means now’s the best time to buy an EV
Right now, we’re in a perfect storm that makes buying an electric car more appealing than ever – here’s why
15 Sep 2023
Volkswagen ID.5 GTX review

Volkswagen ID.5 GTX review
The Volkswagen ID.5 GTX is fast and flashy, but it lacks the finesse of rivals and feels more like a posh trim level than a performance variant
14 Sep 2023
New Toyota battery tech to deliver 500-mile EVs by 2026; 750-mile ranges to come

New Toyota battery tech to deliver 500-mile EVs by 2026; 750-mile ranges to come
Toyota has revealed details on its latest battery technology, set to underpin its next generation of EVs
14 Sep 2023
EU Chinese car investigation could make EVs more expensive

EU Chinese car investigation could make EVs more expensive
New EU probe has been launched to investigate subsidies from the China that are keeping Chinese EV prices “artificially low”
14 Sep 2023
Best electric-car deals UK 2023

Best electric-car deals UK 2023
Looking to buy a new electric car using Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) finance? Here are the best deals on offer from electric-car manufacturers rig…
13 Sep 2023
New Peugeot e-3008 has 100 miles more range than a Tesla Model Y

New Peugeot e-3008 has 100 miles more range than a Tesla Model Y
Peugeot's first-ever bespoke EV comes in the form of a striking coupe-SUV with a 435-mile range
13 Sep 2023
Leaked Alfa Romeo Brennero is the brand’s first EV

Leaked Alfa Romeo Brennero is the brand’s first EV
Alfa Romeo’s first electric car has leaked online: a small SUV that will share parts with the Jeep Avenger
12 Sep 2023
Volkswagen ID.X Performance previews hot VW ID.7 GTX

Volkswagen ID.X Performance previews hot VW ID.7 GTX
VW’s latest concept car gets 558bhp, bucket seats and a giant rear spoiler
12 Sep 2023
New MINI Cooper Electric will be built in the UK

New MINI Cooper Electric will be built in the UK
MINI’s latest electric hatchback introduces a revolutionary interior design, as well as larger batteries to provide a 250-mile range
11 Sep 2023