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New BMW i1 electric hatch set to arrive after all
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New BMW i1 electric hatch set to arrive after all

BMW’s intention isn’t to leave the small-car market, despite innovative i3 being canned in 2023
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24 Apr 2025
Best electric cars 2025: the top 10 best EVs you can buy today
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Best electric cars 2025: the top 10 best EVs you can buy today

Thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle? Here are the EVs that should be on your shortlist, and why…
Best cars & vans
24 Apr 2025
New Toyota bZ7 is a £17,000 electric saloon, but it’s not coming here
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New Toyota bZ7 is a £17,000 electric saloon, but it’s not coming here

Toyota is looking to expand its bZ-branded EV range
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23 Apr 2025
New Jaecoo 5 BEV revealed as Ford Puma Gen-E and Jeep Avenger rival
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New Jaecoo 5 BEV revealed as Ford Puma Gen-E and Jeep Avenger rival

Petrol and pure-electric versions of the Jaecoo 5 arrive in the UK in August
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23 Apr 2025
New Mazda CX-6e gets enormous screens, rear-wheel drive and choice of hybrid or EV power
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New Mazda CX-6e gets enormous screens, rear-wheel drive and choice of hybrid or EV power

The all-new electrified mid-size SUV has made its debut at the Shanghai motor show, badged as the EZ-60
News
23 Apr 2025
Tesla Model Y review
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Tesla Model Y review

US firm has given its electric Tesla Model Y SUV its biggest makeover so far to keep it competitive
In-depth reviews
23 Apr 2025
Volkswagen ID.Every1 concept: entry-level ID.1 EV will ‘still feel like a Volkswagen’
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Volkswagen ID.Every1 concept: entry-level ID.1 EV will ‘still feel like a Volkswagen’

The Volkswagen ID.1 will arrive in 2027 and look to start below £20,000
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23 Apr 2025
Cutting-edge new AUDI E5 Sportback is the 776bhp, 480-mile EV estate… that we won’t see in the UK
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Cutting-edge new AUDI E5 Sportback is the 776bhp, 480-mile EV estate… that we won’t see in the UK

First offering from the joint venture between Audi and SAIC will, very confusingly, be sold by new AUDI sub-brand
News
23 Apr 2025
New MG Cyber X is a cheap Mercedes G-Class and LR Defender rival with pop-up headlights
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New MG Cyber X is a cheap Mercedes G-Class and LR Defender rival with pop-up headlights

MG is delving into new ground in China with the funky new Cyber X
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23 Apr 2025
New 2026 Lexus ES to take on the executive elite as a hybrid and an EV
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New 2026 Lexus ES to take on the executive elite as a hybrid and an EV

Lexus takes a multi-fuel approach for its next-generation BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class rival
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23 Apr 2025
Elon Musk to step away from US government role as Tesla sales tumble
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Elon Musk to step away from US government role as Tesla sales tumble

Revenue from Tesla’s car sales dipped by a fifth in 2024, with Musk stating he will step away from his government role to fulfil his CEO duties
News
23 Apr 2025
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Leapmotor B05 family hatch on route to the UK with sub-£30k price and 400-mile range
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Leapmotor B05 family hatch on route to the UK with sub-£30k price and 400-mile range

The Stellantis-backed brand will launch a Volkswagen ID.3-rivalling small car with almost 20 per cent more range
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23 Apr 2025
BYD Sealion 7 review
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BYD Sealion 7 review

The Chinese, electric family SUV is strong on space and kit but doesn’t drive as sweetly as some in this competitive segment
In-depth reviews
22 Apr 2025
Volkswagen to launch more than 30 new models in China by 2028
Volkswagen ID.Aura, Evo and Era unveiled at the Auto Shanghai motor show

Volkswagen to launch more than 30 new models in China by 2028

The ID. Aura compact saloon, plus the ID. ERA and ID. EVO SUVs, showcase new powertrain and autonomous driving technology
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22 Apr 2025
New Leapmotor B01 revealed as a budget-friendly Tesla Model 3 rival
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New Leapmotor B01 revealed as a budget-friendly Tesla Model 3 rival

With Stellantis’ help we could see the new Leapmotor B01 electric saloon come to Europe
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22 Apr 2025
New Ferrari Elettrica: Has the first Ferrari electric car finally got a name?
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New Ferrari Elettrica: Has the first Ferrari electric car finally got a name?

Ferrari’s first EV will be revealed in October, and is expected to blend four-door practicality with supercar power
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22 Apr 2025
Mon Dieu! Outrageous 533bhp Renault 5 Turbo 3E priced from £135,000
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Mon Dieu! Outrageous 533bhp Renault 5 Turbo 3E priced from £135,000

Rear-wheel-drive hot hatch on steroids will be made in limited numbers, with each one hand-built to customers’ specifications
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22 Apr 2025
Renault 5 E-Tech Iconic Five long-term test: hype, heritage and a hint of madness
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Renault 5 E-Tech Iconic Five long-term test: hype, heritage and a hint of madness

Does the retro-inspired electric supermini live up to the massive hype?
Long-term tests
21 Apr 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.5 EV promises style and a long range for just £321 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.5 EV promises style and a long range for just £321 a month

Easy to drive, efficient and spacious, the Volkswagen ID.5 is our Deal of the Day for 19 April
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19 Apr 2025
Bentley electric car: exclusive new details on the brand's first EV
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Bentley electric car: exclusive new details on the brand's first EV

Auto Express is the first inside Crewe’s new Dream Factory, which starts its pilot build of the electric Urban SUV within weeks
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18 Apr 2025
New baby Nissan Juke EV on the way to challenge the Dacia Spring
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New baby Nissan Juke EV on the way to challenge the Dacia Spring

Nissan to fast-track development of new battery-powered city car to take on forthcoming Volkswagen ID.1, and our exclusive images preview how it could…
News
18 Apr 2025
New Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX 2025 review: sporty MPV lacks wow factor
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New Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX 2025 review: sporty MPV lacks wow factor

The flagship Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX packs 335bhp, but the extra power doesn't provide extra thrills
Road tests
18 Apr 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Take the leap with the £259-per-month Leapmotor C10 electric SUV
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Car Deal of the Day: Take the leap with the £259-per-month Leapmotor C10 electric SUV

Leapmotor is a new name and its SUV has plenty going for it. It’s our Deal of the Day for 17 April
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17 Apr 2025
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New BMW HypersonX tech to make EVs sound like ‘the pleasure of driving’
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New BMW HypersonX tech to make EVs sound like ‘the pleasure of driving’

Neue Klasse cars will be able to tailor sounds based on the driving situation, starting with the new iX3
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17 Apr 2025
New Jeep Compass is going electric and we’ve spotted it testing
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New Jeep Compass is going electric and we’ve spotted it testing

The all-new Compass is set to use a mix of powertrains to broaden its appeal, and the EV version is already being put through its paces
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17 Apr 2025
Heavily revised Subaru Solterra revealed with 25 per cent more range
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Heavily revised Subaru Solterra revealed with 25 per cent more range

Japan brand’s first EV gets a major hike in efficiency, plus offers greater power and more distinctive looks, too
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17 Apr 2025
You can run an electric car with nowhere at home to charge it, honest
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You can run an electric car with nowhere at home to charge it, honest

Chris Rosamond explains why ultra-fast charging could convince you to make the switch to driving an EV
Opinion
17 Apr 2025
New Subaru Trailseeker puts all-electric spin on the trusty Outback’s formula
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New Subaru Trailseeker puts all-electric spin on the trusty Outback’s formula

Subaru’s second EV will arrive in 2026, featuring permanent all-wheel-drive as standard
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17 Apr 2025
The Ford Puma Gen-E is too late to the electric car party
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The Ford Puma Gen-E is too late to the electric car party

Despite only just arriving, deputy editor Richard Ingram thinks the Ford Puma Gen-E is already being left behind by its electric car rivals
Opinion
16 Apr 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Take the plunge with the BYD Dolphin for just £218 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Take the plunge with the BYD Dolphin for just £218 a month

The BYD Dolphin is an attractive five-door family EV – and temptingly affordable too. It’s our Deal of the Day for 15 April
News
15 Apr 2025
How green are electric cars? The truth about EV environmental impact and carbon footprints
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How green are electric cars? The truth about EV environmental impact and carbon footprints

New figures from Polestar cast light on the big questions around EV sustainability and environmental impact compared to petrol cars
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15 Apr 2025
Suzuki e Vitara prototype review: brand’s first EV shows plenty of promise
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Suzuki e Vitara prototype review: brand’s first EV shows plenty of promise

We get an early taste of the new Suzuki e Vitara ahead of its official arrival
Road tests
15 Apr 2025
New Vauxhall Grandland Electric 2025 review: British brand’s most appealing EV yet
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New Vauxhall Grandland Electric 2025 review: British brand’s most appealing EV yet

The Vauxhall Grandland Electric might not have rivals trumped in terms of range and tech, but it’s a solid effort that should sell for its price and f…
Road tests
14 Apr 2025
UK 2030 petrol and diesel sales ban: what is it and what cars are affected?
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UK 2030 petrol and diesel sales ban: what is it and what cars are affected?

Labour has brought forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars – we explain what it means for you and your motor
Tips & advice
14 Apr 2025
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer long-term test: simple tasks turn into a tech nightmare
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Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer long-term test: simple tasks turn into a tech nightmare

Fleetwatch: the VW ID.7 Tourer provides a masterclass in overcomplicating the simplest tasks
Long-term tests
14 Apr 2025