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Has the UK given up on EVs? New government ‘Plan for Drivers’ says no
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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
New Ora Funky Cat First Edition+ gets more range, but not the cream
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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
Electric BMW iX2 is set to take the kidney grille to the next level
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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…
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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
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28 Sep 2023
BMW i4 facelift to topple Tesla with huge range and tech upgrades
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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
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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
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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
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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
Nissan Ariya Nismo ready to give Tesla Model Y Performance a new rival
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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"
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"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
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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
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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
Volvo EX30 electric SUV: prices, specs and ride review
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Volvo EX30 electric SUV: prices, specs and ride review

We ride shotgun in Volvo’s smallest electric car, which is set to undercut rivals like the Kia Niro EV
19 Sep 2023
New electric cars coming in 2023 and beyond
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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…
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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
New Fiat 600e SUV prices announced: £3,000 cheaper than a Jeep Avenger
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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
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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
New Toyota battery tech to deliver 500-mile EVs by 2026; 750-mile ranges to come
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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
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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
New Peugeot e-3008 has 100 miles more range than a Tesla Model Y
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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
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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
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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
Mercedes eCitan electric van finally on sale after two-year wait
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Mercedes eCitan electric van finally on sale after two-year wait

Mercedes' smallest electric van gets a 176-mile range and is on-sale now from £33,995
11 Sep 2023
New MINI Cooper Electric will be built in the UK
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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
New Lotus Emeya is here with 893bhp and plans to beat the Porsche Taycan
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New Lotus Emeya is here with 893bhp and plans to beat the Porsche Taycan

Lotus’ third EV comes in the form of a sleek saloon car, sharing its underpinnings with the larger Eletre SUV
7 Sep 2023
BP Pulse opens UK’s biggest EV charging station
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BP Pulse opens UK’s biggest EV charging station

The BP Pulse Gigahub at Birmingham’s NEC can charge 180 EVs simultaneously, making it the UK’s largest charging site
7 Sep 2023
Smart #3: brand’s biggest-ever car is coming to Europe
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Smart #3: brand’s biggest-ever car is coming to Europe

Smart’s new electric coupe-SUV gets a range of up to 283 miles and a hot Brabus version with 422bhp
7 Sep 2023
Best-selling electric cars: 20% of new cars are EVs
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Best-selling electric cars: 20% of new cars are EVs

EV market continues to grow in August, with over 17,000 new electric cars sold
6 Sep 2023
New Cupra Born VZ will be the brand’s hottest EV yet
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New Cupra Born VZ will be the brand’s hottest EV yet

Cupra’s boss has confirmed the development of a new high-performance version of the Born hatchback, set to produce 237bhp
5 Sep 2023
Mercedes Concept CLA Class teases new entry-level Merc
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Mercedes Concept CLA Class teases new entry-level Merc

Mercedes’ latest concept car previews a new entry-level electric saloon, set to push the brand upmarket
4 Sep 2023
New Renault Scenic E-Tech is an electric SUV powered by Google
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New Renault Scenic E-Tech is an electric SUV powered by Google

Renault has unveiled its answer to the Volkswagen ID.4: a sustainable SUV with a 385-mile range
4 Sep 2023
New Audi Q6 e-tron gets three screens and new head-up display
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New Audi Q6 e-tron gets three screens and new head-up display

Audi’s next electric SUV will be available two bodyshapes, and share its parts with the upcoming electric Porsche Macan
3 Sep 2023
Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept brings the GTI badge into the electric age
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Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept brings the GTI badge into the electric age

Volkswagen’s first electric GTI will be a big deal, and the new ID. GTI Concept is our best look yet at what VW has in store
3 Sep 2023