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Vicky Parrott

Renault ZOE (2013-2019) review
Used Renault ZOE
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Renault ZOE (2013-2019) review

The Renault ZOE looks great, has a long range and is golf-cart-easy to drive, making it a great first electric car
24 Nov 2022
Kia Niro Hybrid (2016-2022) review
Kia Niro
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Kia Niro Hybrid (2016-2022) review

The Kia Niro is an SUV-style hybrid car that's more practical than a Toyota Prius, if less efficient
7 Jul 2022
Kia e-Niro (2018-2022) review
Kia e-Niro
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Kia e-Niro (2018-2022) review

The first-generation Kia e-Niro was one of our favourite electric family cars. It's a great SUV with up to 282 miles of range, plus stacks of equipmen…
7 Jul 2022
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid (2016-2022) review
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
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Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid (2016-2022) review

The Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid is a seriously strong rival to the Toyota Prius; it's great value, easy to live with and cheap to run
13 Jun 2022
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Honda NSX (2016-2022) review
Honda NSX
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Honda NSX (2016-2022) review

The now-discontinued second-generation NSX was great fun and savagely rapid, but not any more efficient than a non-hybrid supercar
12 Apr 2022
What is regenerative braking?
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What is regenerative braking?

Check out our guide to regen braking – sometimes known as 'B mode'. We explain what it is, how it works and why you needn’t be afraid of it
10 Nov 2021
How to store an electric car long-term
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How to store an electric car long-term

If you're planning to leave your electric car dormant for weeks or months, here's how to prepare it for storage and keep it in good condition
27 Sep 2021
Latest Hyundai BlueLink app and infotainment system in detail
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Latest Hyundai BlueLink app and infotainment system in detail

Smartphone app control of charging and climate for Hyundai's plug-in models
27 Jul 2021
New Tesla Model 3 versus used Tesla Model S: which should you buy?
Tesla Model 3 versus Model S
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New Tesla Model 3 versus used Tesla Model S: which should you buy?

The Tesla Model 3 has few if any direct rivals, but what about a used Model S? We put a Model 3 Standard Range up against a secondhand Model S 75D
15 Jul 2021
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2013-2021) review
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2013-2021) review

Once the go-to choice for plug-in SUV fans, the Outlander PHEV is no longer available to buy new, as the brand has pulled out of the UK
11 Jun 2021
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Hyundai NEXO review
Hyundai NEXO
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Hyundai NEXO review

The Hyundai NEXO is the best example yet of how easy a hydrogen car would be to live with – if the infrastructure and purchase cost weren't so restric…
15 May 2021
Toyota Camry Hybrid review
Toyota Camry Hybrid
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Toyota Camry Hybrid review

The Toyota Camry Hybrid is a decent large saloon, but more efficient and interesting options are available for similar money
15 May 2021
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Skoda Superb Estate hybrid review
Skoda Superb Estate hybrid
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Skoda Superb Estate hybrid review

Roomy, sweet to drive, good value by plug-in standards and efficient even with little charge, the Skoda Superb Estate is one of the best PHEVs there i…
14 May 2021
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo hybrid review
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo hybrid
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Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo hybrid review

While not as practical as a Tesla Model S, the Porsche Panamera hybrid is just as spectacular to drive and even better inside
13 May 2021
All you need to know about running electric fleet vehicles
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All you need to know about running electric fleet vehicles

Find out the pros and cons of your business running electric cars, and whether now is the time for your fleet to go electric
1 Apr 2021
Skoda Vision iV concept review
Skoda Vision iV concept
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Skoda Vision iV concept review

We drive the Skoda Vision iV concept, which gives a first glimpse at the brand's forthcoming Enyaq electric SUV
31 Mar 2021
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Skoda Citigoᵉ iV (2019-2020) review
Skoda Citigo-e iV electric
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Skoda Citigoᵉ iV (2019-2020) review

The electric Skoda Citigoᵉ iV is a great entry point to electric motoring and can be very cheap if you don't need fast charging
4 Sep 2020
Electric London Taxi review
LEVC TX electric London taxi
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Electric London Taxi review

We get behind the wheel of the capital's new zero-emissions black cab
17 Jun 2020
Honda e vs MINI Electric vs Fiat 500: in numbers
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Honda e vs MINI Electric vs Fiat 500: in numbers

The Honda e, MINI Electric and Fiat 500 go head-to-head in a battle of urban runabouts
1 Jun 2020
Twin test: Mercedes E 300 de vs Mercedes E 300 e
Mercedes E-Class twin test
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Twin test: Mercedes E 300 de vs Mercedes E 300 e

Mercedes offers a choice of petrol-electric or diesel-electric power for its E-Class plug-in. We bring them together to see which makes more sense
1 May 2020
Peugeot e-208 could get a cheaper, smaller-battery model
Peugeot e-208
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Peugeot e-208 could get a cheaper, smaller-battery model

Peugeot's e-208 could gain a cheaper, lower-range version, but not for a few years
30 Apr 2020
Twin test: Skoda Superb Estate iV vs Volkswagen Passat GTE Estate
Skoda Superb vs Volkswagen Passat
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Twin test: Skoda Superb Estate iV vs Volkswagen Passat GTE Estate

Practical and cost-effective plug-in hybrid estate cars from the VW Group stable go head-to-head in our twin test
27 Apr 2020
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NIO ES8: pictures, specs and details
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NIO ES8: pictures, specs and details

Although not on sale outside China, the NIO ES8 has been a success on home soil and shows what the Tesla rival can offer when it goes global
21 Apr 2020
Twin test: BMW 330e M Sport vs Volvo S60 T8 R-Design Plus
BMW 330e vs Volvo S60 T8
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Twin test: BMW 330e M Sport vs Volvo S60 T8 R-Design Plus

As company-car tax for plug-in hybrids drops, we put two of the sector's main contenders head to head
17 Apr 2020
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BMW 330e vs Volvo S60 T8: interior and infotainment
BMW 330e M Sport
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BMW 330e vs Volvo S60 T8: interior and infotainment

Both interiors are very nice places to spend time, but the BMW has the better infotainment system
17 Apr 2020
Twin test: Kia Soul EV First Edition vs MG ZS EV Exclusive
Kia Soul EV vs MG ZS EV
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Twin test: Kia Soul EV First Edition vs MG ZS EV Exclusive

Electric family SUVs go head-to-head: will more expensive Kia win out against value-focused MG?
9 Apr 2020
Options are inevitable, but don’t make charging essentials one of them
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Options are inevitable, but don’t make charging essentials one of them

It's not the need to make it cheaper so much as the need to make it simpler that should encourage brands to make charging hardware standard
7 Apr 2020
The future of electric-car batteries, according to Mercedes
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The future of electric-car batteries, according to Mercedes

From solid-state to organic batteries, Mercedes’ head of battery research describes how the technology could evolve over the next 20 years
2 Apr 2020
Mercedes plans 'compostable' electric-car battery
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Mercedes plans 'compostable' electric-car battery

Super-ecological, graphene-based battery could be a reality in 15-20 years
1 Apr 2020
Opinion: the UK government has done the right thing with the plug-in car grant
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Opinion: the UK government has done the right thing with the plug-in car grant

Reducing the grant to £3,000 and excluding more expensive cars makes a lot of sense for encouraging mainstream take-up of electric cars
12 Mar 2020
Twin test: BMW 530e M Sport vs Mercedes E 300 e AMG Line Premium
BMW 530e vs Mercedes E 300 e
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Twin test: BMW 530e M Sport vs Mercedes E 300 e AMG Line Premium

It doesn’t get more established in the executive-car class than the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class, so which petrol plug-in hybrid is best?
11 Mar 2020
Honda Insight vs Toyota Prius: original hybrid legends head-to-head
Honda Insight and Toyota Prius
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Honda Insight vs Toyota Prius: original hybrid legends head-to-head

We bring the original versions of the Prius and Insight together to celebrate the cars that pioneered hybrid technology
20 Feb 2020
Putting the human back into autonomous driving
Nissan HumanDrive
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Putting the human back into autonomous driving

Nissan has taken the next step in autonomous driving, completing a 230-mile trip with its latest ‘human-like’ technology. We had a ride, and spoke to …
19 Feb 2020
The government needs to do more to support an all-electric future in 2035
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The government needs to do more to support an all-electric future in 2035

Associate Editor Vicky Parrot reckons the government needs to do a lot more than just set targets when it comes to making the electric-car transition …
4 Feb 2020
Rapid, fast or slow? We need a whole new language for the electric car
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Rapid, fast or slow? We need a whole new language for the electric car

It's not only the number and speed of chargers that we should be thinking about; Vicky Parrott also wants an overhaul of the the language that we use …
8 Jan 2020
BMW X5 xDrive45e vs Volvo XC90 T8: in numbers
Volvo XC90 T8 vs BMW X5 xDrive45e
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BMW X5 xDrive45e vs Volvo XC90 T8: in numbers

We find out which of the BMW X5 xDrive45e and Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid SUVs wins the numbers game
28 Dec 2019
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