Electric cars
Best small electric cars to buy 2026

Best small electric cars to buy 2026
These compact electric cars offer colossal efficiency
Smart EVs get big price drop as brand applies its own grant

Smart EVs get big price drop as brand applies its own grant
The fully electric car firm is the latest to launch a cut-price offer
Should I buy an electric car? The pros and cons of owning an EV today
Should I buy an electric car? The pros and cons of owning an EV today
Wondering if it’s worth buying an electric car? Here’s everything you need to know
Alpine had to go electric, but refuses to be boring
Alpine had to go electric, but refuses to be boring
Bosses promise the new, all-electric Alpine A110 will have “soul and sensuality”, plus more assertive styling
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice edition is an ultra-violet throwback

New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice edition is an ultra-violet throwback
Priced from £48,360, the new ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice is a tribute to the Mk2 VW Golf Fire and Ice special edition from 1990
How green is an EV? BMW reveals the surprise truth about EV vs ICE carbon footprints

How green is an EV? BMW reveals the surprise truth about EV vs ICE carbon footprints
The new BMW iX3 will have less of a carbon footprint than the petrol-powered X3 after just 12,428 miles of driving
40 models is not enough! Mercedes will keep filling new niches

40 models is not enough! Mercedes will keep filling new niches
Mercedes’ CEO says his team will continue to look for gaps in the market: “If there’s a need, we’ll go for it”
Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra slash electric car prices

Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra slash electric car prices
Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra aren't waiting around for the government grant by cutting £1,500 from their EV prices
New electric cars coming soon: the fresh EVs of 2025 and beyond

New electric cars coming soon: the fresh EVs of 2025 and beyond
The EV market is growing faster than ever, and these are the incoming cars to keep an eye on
Très rapide! All new Renault models will come to market twice as quickly as before

Très rapide! All new Renault models will come to market twice as quickly as before
New Renault Twingo sets development benchmark that all other models must meet: 21 months from conception to production
New Vauxhall and Zoopla tool shows property listings with EV chargers

New Vauxhall and Zoopla tool shows property listings with EV chargers
Zoopla and Vauxhall’s new tool will tell you whether a property has EV charging and where the nearest on-street chargepoint is
Cheap electric cars are more appealing than ever

Cheap electric cars are more appealing than ever
Editor Paul Barker explains how a recent Auto Express test revealed just how much value for money there is to be found in a low-cost EV
Electric cars driven until they die: the truth about EV range

Electric cars driven until they die: the truth about EV range
Five EVs under £24k have joined Dacia’s Spring on the UK market. How far can you go on a budget? We find out
Used BMW i4 buyer's guide (Mk1, 2021-date): one of the very best second hand EVs

Used BMW i4 buyer's guide (Mk1, 2021-date): one of the very best second hand EVs
A full used buyer's guide on the BMW i4 that's been on sale since 2021
Rejoice! The new Renault Twingo will be just as adorable as the concept

Rejoice! The new Renault Twingo will be just as adorable as the concept
The first body-on prototypes of Renault’s affordable EV have been spotted, and they look just as cute as the show car
Best electric SUVs to buy 2026

Best electric SUVs to buy 2026
The electric SUV market is growing rapidly, so we’re here to help you pick the best ones to buy
New MG IM5 gets range and power to rival Tesla Model 3

New MG IM5 gets range and power to rival Tesla Model 3
The IM5 takes MG into the premium electric saloon sector for the first time
EV grants: Call me crazy, but I reckon the government’s got a plan…

EV grants: Call me crazy, but I reckon the government’s got a plan…
Deputy editor Richard Ingram thinks there might be some underhand tactics at play with the government's recent announcement to incentivise EV sales
Your electric car questions answered - the ultimate EV FAQ guide

Your electric car questions answered - the ultimate EV FAQ guide
Thinking of buying an electric car? You’ve probably got some questions, but we’ve got the answers
Car Deal of the Day: MG4 XPower offers supercar performance for just £282 a month

Car Deal of the Day: MG4 XPower offers supercar performance for just £282 a month
The MG4 is an excellent electric hatch, and the XPower offers extra excitement. It’s our Deal of the Day for July 25
Hyundai reduces prices across its entire EV range

Hyundai reduces prices across its entire EV range
Korean brand acts swiftly to cut prices on all its electric cars, amid confusion over Government’s grant scheme
Tesla testing self-driving tech in the UK: Robotaxi coming to London?

Tesla testing self-driving tech in the UK: Robotaxi coming to London?
A video released by Tesla shows a Model 3 navigating the tricky roads of London (almost) completely hands-free
Panic over! New Mercedes CLA will be able to use UK fast chargers… but not until 2026

Panic over! New Mercedes CLA will be able to use UK fast chargers… but not until 2026
The new all-electric CLA was launched with 800V charging capability – and no 400-volt DC converter, making it incompatible with much of UK network
If electric car buyers thought they were confused, they ain’t seen nothing yet

If electric car buyers thought they were confused, they ain’t seen nothing yet
Confusion and uncertainty haven't helped the UK electric car market and little is likely to change, but it’s a great time to buy and Auto Express is h…
New cheaper Tesla Model Y to battle Chinese upstarts

New cheaper Tesla Model Y to battle Chinese upstarts
In response to falling sales Elon Musk has announced a more affordable version of Tesla’s most popular car
More EV grant price cuts as Vauxhall Grandland and Renault Scenic get cheaper

More EV grant price cuts as Vauxhall Grandland and Renault Scenic get cheaper
The £37,000 price point has suddenly become crucial for electric car manufacturers and two big-selling EVs have tightened their belts to get under it.…
Dacia’s baby EV due in 12 months with a tiny £15k price tag

Dacia’s baby EV due in 12 months with a tiny £15k price tag
Dacia's new model will be developed in double-quick time, and it'll be built in Europe to avoid China tariffs
Car Deal Alert! Kia EV3 and EV4 Air get £3,750 off in EV grant match-up

Car Deal Alert! Kia EV3 and EV4 Air get £3,750 off in EV grant match-up
Kia has jumped the gun on the Electric Car Grant with its own £3,750 discount on base space EV3 and EV4 models.
Electric car charging in the UK: prices, networks, charger types and top tips

Electric car charging in the UK: prices, networks, charger types and top tips
Keeping your EV battery topped-up is easier than ever. Here’s all you need to know about charging an electric car today
Car Deal of the Day: This cheap BMW iX1 is perfect for high-mileage drivers

Car Deal of the Day: This cheap BMW iX1 is perfect for high-mileage drivers
BMW’s smallest electric SUV packs a big punch, and it’s our Deal of the Day for July 23
Best electric vans 2026

Best electric vans 2026
We reveal the best electric vans to buy or lease in the UK right now
New Range Rover Electric 2025 review: could it be the ultimate EV?

New Range Rover Electric 2025 review: could it be the ultimate EV?
We drive the new luxury Range Rover Electric off-road and get taken for a passenger ride on ice
New Jaecoo 5 joins the ranks of bargain SUVs from China
New Jaecoo 5 joins the ranks of bargain SUVs from China
The 5 sticks with petrol power only for now, but an electric alternative to the Ford Puma Gen-E is due very soon
Car Deal of the Day: an award-winning Volvo EX30 for just £286 a month

Car Deal of the Day: an award-winning Volvo EX30 for just £286 a month
The Volvo EX30 is an excellent all-round EV, and it’s our Deal of the Day for July 22

