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Premium Electric Car of the Year 2025: BMW iX
Premium Electric Car of the Year 2025: BMW iX

Premium Electric Car of the Year 2025: BMW iX

The BMW iX is the 2025 Auto Express Premium Electric Car of the Year, with the Lotus Emeya and Porsche Taycan commended
Awards
2 Jul 2025
Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2025: Renault 5
Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2025: Renault 5

Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2025: Renault 5

The Renault 5 is the 2025 Auto Express Affordable Electric Car of the Year, with the Fiat Grande Panda and Renault 4 commended
Awards
2 Jul 2025
New 2026 Honda 0 SUV: Japanese brand to finally have an EV to rival Tesla and BYD
Auto Express senior staff writer Jordan Katsianis stood next to the Honda 0 SUV prototype

New 2026 Honda 0 SUV: Japanese brand to finally have an EV to rival Tesla and BYD

Honda EV plans are gathering momentum, and they’ll be realised in the groundbreaking 0 SUV next year
News
1 Jul 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Get EV3-style for less with a Kia Niro EV for £237 per month
Kia Niro EV - white front 3/4

Car Deal of the Day: Get EV3-style for less with a Kia Niro EV for £237 per month

The Kia Niro EV is a great option for those making the switch to an electric car. It’s our Deal of the Day for 1 July.
News
1 Jul 2025
Volkswagen Transporter BEV offers up to 8 seats and 196 miles of range
VW Kombi BEV - charging

Volkswagen Transporter BEV offers up to 8 seats and 196 miles of range

Now you can get Volkswagen’s Transporter with electric power in people-carrier or van form
News
1 Jul 2025
New Mazda CX-5 teased, and this time it’s official
New Mazda CX-5 official teaser

New Mazda CX-5 teased, and this time it’s official

Mazda’s all-new generation of the phenomenally successful CX-5 is just around the corner
News
1 Jul 2025
Extra-hot electric Volkswagen GTI Clubsport models are on their way
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport - cornering

Extra-hot electric Volkswagen GTI Clubsport models are on their way

Electric hot hatches are front and centre in Volkswagen’s electric future
News
30 Jun 2025
The Lotus electric car rebirth is struggling, but will new hyper-hybrids save the day?
Auto Express editor-at-large Phil McNamara standing next to a Lotus Emeyal

The Lotus electric car rebirth is struggling, but will new hyper-hybrids save the day?

Despite huge Chinese investment to electrify Lotus, sports car sales still prop up the loss-making business. Can Lotus achieve take-off?
Features
27 Jun 2025
Cupra Tavascan review
Cupra Tavascan – main image

Cupra Tavascan review

Stylish Cupra Tavascan SUV joins its Born sibling to extend Spanish brand’s line-up of electric vehicles
In-depth reviews
26 Jun 2025
Kia Niro review
Kia Niro HEV - main image

Kia Niro review

Efficient, practical and boasting excellent on-board technology, the Kia Niro is a family SUV that offers great value for money
In-depth reviews
25 Jun 2025
Tesla Robotaxis on the hook for erratic driving on wrong side of the road
Tesla Model Y - front tracking

Tesla Robotaxis on the hook for erratic driving on wrong side of the road

US officials are in touch with Tesla over footage showing erratic driving by the firm’s modified Model Y Robotaxis
News
25 Jun 2025
The Nissan Leaf redefined mobility. To save itself, the brand must be daring again
Opinion - new Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf redefined mobility. To save itself, the brand must be daring again

Andy Palmer, former Nissan COO, explains why Nissan's latest EV is a crucial one
Opinion
25 Jun 2025
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New MG electric SUV all set for Goodwood Festival of Speed
MG electric SUV rival to the Tesla Model Y, which will be revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

New MG electric SUV all set for Goodwood Festival of Speed

MG plans to unveil two new EVs next month, both expected to be re-badged models from premium sister brand IM Motors
News
24 Jun 2025
BYD and Octopus Energy team up for ‘all-inclusive’ EV deal
BYD Dolphin - front action

BYD and Octopus Energy team up for ‘all-inclusive’ EV deal

Octopus’ ‘Power Pack Bundle’ includes a leased BYD, a wallbox charger and charging all for less than £300 per month
News
23 Jun 2025
Used Audi e-tron GT (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: a comfortable Porsche Taycan rival
Used Audi e-tron GT - front static

Used Audi e-tron GT (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: a comfortable Porsche Taycan rival

A full used buyer’s guide on the Audi e-tron GT that’s been on sale since 2021
Used car tests
22 Jun 2025
Vauxhall Grandland Electric vs Renault Scenic E-Tech: a family SUV feud
Vauxhall Grandland Electric and Renault Scenic E-Tech - front tracking

Vauxhall Grandland Electric vs Renault Scenic E-Tech: a family SUV feud

How does the new Vauxhall Grandland Electric measure up to the Renault Scenic E-Tech in battle of family SUVs?
Car group tests
21 Jun 2025
Electric car running costs: tax, insurance and maintenance explained
Tesla Model X on two-post inspection ramp

Electric car running costs: tax, insurance and maintenance explained

How much do electric cars cost to run? It’s one of the big questions asked by EV buyers and we have the answers…
Tips & advice
20 Jun 2025
New Volvo EM90 2025 review: the ultimate SUV killer
Volvo EM90 - front

New Volvo EM90 2025 review: the ultimate SUV killer

Volvo has made an ultra-luxurious van. Intrigued? You should be, but sadly it’s for China only
Road tests
20 Jun 2025
New Jeep Compass preview: walkaround, prices and specs
Jeep Compass - front 3/4

New Jeep Compass preview: walkaround, prices and specs

The next Jeep Compass promises to be a big improvement on-road, but is it just too restrained?
News
19 Jun 2025
Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won’t all be EVs
BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort - front cornering

Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won’t all be EVs

The Chinese brand intends to double the size of its UK line-up by the end of next year
News
19 Jun 2025
BMW is killing carbon fibre to build its lightweight M cars from plants
Sustainable BMW carbon fibre replacement roof

BMW is killing carbon fibre to build its lightweight M cars from plants

Developed in collaboration a Swedish clean-tech firm, natural fibres are said to be just as strong and lightweight as carbon alternatives, plus more s…
News
19 Jun 2025
New Kia PV5 Passenger MPV gets a range boost before it’s even arrived
Kia PV5 Passenger - show front

New Kia PV5 Passenger MPV gets a range boost before it’s even arrived

Kia’s ID. Buzz rival can potentially go further on a single charge than first thought
News
18 Jun 2025
New Genesis GV60: same on the outside, very different on the inside
Genesis GV60 - front end

New Genesis GV60: same on the outside, very different on the inside

The electric coupe-SUV has been updated three years after it launched, with sales due to start on 1 July
News
18 Jun 2025
How much? The new Kia EV9 GT costs an eye-watering £82k!
Kia EV9 GT - front

How much? The new Kia EV9 GT costs an eye-watering £82k!

A high-performance flagship variant of the family-friendly Kia EV9 will cost the same as a Volvo EX90
News
18 Jun 2025
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What would a two-tonne electric WRC car look like? The Skoda Enyaq RS Race answers that question
Skoda Enyaq RS Race concept - front 3/4

What would a two-tonne electric WRC car look like? The Skoda Enyaq RS Race answers that question

Skoda has revealed an updated version of its hypothetical all-electric WRC car; stop teasing and just join the WRC already!
News
17 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Premium Polestar 2 for a paltry £308 a month
Polestar 2 - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Premium Polestar 2 for a paltry £308 a month

The Polestar 2 is still a great premium EV despite its advancing years. It’s our Deal of the Day for 17 June.
News
17 Jun 2025
Groundbreaking Nissan solid-state EV batteries due on sale by 2028
Nissan Leaf - front cornering

Groundbreaking Nissan solid-state EV batteries due on sale by 2028

The industry is in a race to bring solid-state to the market, and Nissan isn’t too far behind the leaders
News
17 Jun 2025
New Suzuki e Vitara smashes the Skoda Elroq and Kia EV3 on price
Suzuki e Vitara - front tracking

New Suzuki e Vitara smashes the Skoda Elroq and Kia EV3 on price

The compact Suzuki e Vitara electric SUV is priced from a whisker under £30,000, and comes with the option of all-wheel drive
News
17 Jun 2025
Smart Roadster could return as an electric Mazda MX-5 rival
Smart Roadster exclusive image

Smart Roadster could return as an electric Mazda MX-5 rival

The Smart Roadster could be set for a comeback and our exclusive image previews how it could look
News
16 Jun 2025
New DS No8 2025 review: an impressive return to form for the French brand
DS No8 - front

New DS No8 2025 review: an impressive return to form for the French brand

Banish your preconceptions, the sumptuous DS No8 EV is a big French car that deserves to be on the radar of UK buyers
Road tests
15 Jun 2025
Citroen e-C4 vs Volkswagen ID.3: which affordable EV is best for the family?
Citroen e-C4 and Volkswagen ID.3 - front tracking

Citroen e-C4 vs Volkswagen ID.3: which affordable EV is best for the family?

Electric car prices are falling, as seen on the facelifted Citroen e-C4 and brand-new entry-level VW ID.3. But which is the better buy?
Car group tests
14 Jun 2025
Genesis Electrified GV70 review
Genesis GV70 Electrified - front

Genesis Electrified GV70 review

The Genesis Electrified GV70 isn’t the most complete EV, but it is one of the most distinctive and interesting, which means a lot in our new-age elect…
In-depth reviews
13 Jun 2025
New Peugeot 208 GTi: electric hot hatch gets stunning looks and plenty of power
Peugeot E-208 GTi - reveal front

New Peugeot 208 GTi: electric hot hatch gets stunning looks and plenty of power

Hot Peugeot E-208 gets racier styling, 276bhp and does 0-62mph in just 5.7 seconds
News
13 Jun 2025
Seismic update means XPeng G6 EV can charge to 80% in 12 minutes
New XPeng G6 front 3/4

Seismic update means XPeng G6 EV can charge to 80% in 12 minutes

The Tesla Model Y rival could already charge at up to 280kW, but the new version maxes out at 451kW
News
12 Jun 2025
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer review
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer - main image

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer review

Stylish looks, impressive technology, and various engine options make the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer a fine estate car choice
In-depth reviews
12 Jun 2025
New all-electric BYD Dolphin Surf is one of the UK’s cheapest cars
BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort - front static

New all-electric BYD Dolphin Surf is one of the UK’s cheapest cars

Known elsewhere as the BYD Seagull, the electric supermini is only slightly more expensive than a petrol-powered Citroen C3
News
11 Jun 2025
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