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Electric cars

Cheap electric cars are more appealing than ever
Opinion - cheap electric cars

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
Opinion
30 Jul 2025
Electric cars driven until they die: the truth about EV range
Auto Express team standing with a selection of EVs underneath a lightning storm

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
Features
30 Jul 2025
Used BMW i4 buyer's guide (Mk1, 2021-date): one of the very best second hand EVs
Used BMW i4 - front

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
Used car tests
30 Jul 2025
Rejoice! The new Renault Twingo will be just as adorable as the concept
Renault Twingo (camouflaged) - front

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
News
29 Jul 2025
BMW i7 review
BMW i7 - front tracking

BMW i7 review

The electrified 7 Series adds another dimension to the luxury driving experience
In-depth reviews
29 Jul 2025
New MG IM5 gets range and power to rival Tesla Model 3
MG IM5 - Goodwood front

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
News
28 Jul 2025
EV grants: Call me crazy, but I reckon the government’s got a plan…
Opinion - Skoda Elroq

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
Opinion
28 Jul 2025
​Your electric car questions answered - the ultimate EV FAQ guide
Toyota bZ4X 2022

​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
Tips & advice
28 Jul 2025
Hyundai reduces prices across its entire EV range
Hyundai Ioniq 5 - front cornering

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
News
25 Jul 2025
Tesla testing self-driving tech in the UK: Robotaxi coming to London?
Tesla Model 3 - tailgate badging

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
News
25 Jul 2025
Panic over! New Mercedes CLA will be able to use UK fast chargers… but not until 2026
Mercedes CLA - front static

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
News
25 Jul 2025
If electric car buyers thought they were confused, they ain’t seen nothing yet
Opinion - electric car confusion

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…
Opinion
25 Jul 2025
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New cheaper Tesla Model Y to battle Chinese upstarts
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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
News
24 Jul 2025
More EV grant price cuts as Vauxhall Grandland and Renault Scenic get cheaper
Vauxhall Grandland - front cornering

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.…
News
24 Jul 2025
New Range Rover Electric 2025 review: could it be the ultimate EV?
Range Rover Electric - full front

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
Road tests
23 Jul 2025
New Jaecoo 5 joins the ranks of bargain SUVs from China
New Jaecoo 5 - front end tracking

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
News
23 Jul 2025
New Renault 5 Turbo 3E: the amazing £135k, 533bhp EV super hatch in detail
New Renault 5 Turbo 3E Ellis Hyde - front 3/4

New Renault 5 Turbo 3E: the amazing £135k, 533bhp EV super hatch in detail

The strong appetite for Renault’s limited-run super hatch could even pave the way for further special edition models
News
22 Jul 2025
Renault 5 Turbo 3E will prove its worth with a Nurburgring record attempt
Renault 5 Turbo 3E - front studio

Renault 5 Turbo 3E will prove its worth with a Nurburgring record attempt

Renault’s quest for performance car pedigree will take the hardcore 5 Turbo 3E to the ‘Ring for a fast lap very soon
News
22 Jul 2025
Renault 4 vs Ford Puma Gen-E: can French fancy declaw its EV rival?
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Renault 4 vs Ford Puma Gen-E: can French fancy declaw its EV rival?

We pitch the new Renault 4 EV against one of its chief small SUV rivals, Ford’s Puma Gen-E
Car group tests
21 Jul 2025
MG4 and MGS5 EV prices slashed in reply to Government Electric Car Grant
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MG4 and MGS5 EV prices slashed in reply to Government Electric Car Grant

In order to boost sales, MG is announcing its own a £1,500 grant for some of its EVs
News
21 Jul 2025
New Isuzu D-Max EV costs how much?!
Isuzu D-Max EV - front static

New Isuzu D-Max EV costs how much?!

Make sure you’re sitting comfortably: you’re simply not going to believe how much this new electric pick-up truck costs
News
21 Jul 2025
The Electric Car Grant has shot the UK car industry in the foot
Opinion - Electric Car Grant

The Electric Car Grant has shot the UK car industry in the foot

Editor Paul Barker thinks the UK Governments new Electric Car Grant announcement has backfired as it was poorly communicated, lacked clarity could cau…
Opinion
21 Jul 2025
Roll over diesel: EVs are now doing the big mileage in the UK
Tesla Model Y - front cornering

Roll over diesel: EVs are now doing the big mileage in the UK

The average UK electric car now covers more than 10,000 miles per year, a similar amount to the average diesel.
News
21 Jul 2025
Car Deal of the Day: grab a quirky Genesis GV60 for £330 a month
Genesis GV60 - front panning

Car Deal of the Day: grab a quirky Genesis GV60 for £330 a month

The lovable and high-tech Genesis GV60 feels like a steal at just £330pm
News
20 Jul 2025
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BMW iX vs Lotus Eletre: Britain vs Germany in electric SUV dogfight
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BMW iX vs Lotus Eletre: Britain vs Germany in electric SUV dogfight

British hyper-SUV has refreshed German champion in its sights
Car group tests
19 Jul 2025
Range Rover's secret mid-size EV: Inside its £500m factory
Halewood factory - Phil with Range Rover outside

Range Rover's secret mid-size EV: Inside its £500m factory

We take an exclusive look inside JLR’s revamped Liverpool site as the brand gears up for EV production
Features
18 Jul 2025
New Subaru Uncharted sounds like a hardcore 4x4, but it’s really a Skoda Elroq rival
Subaru Uncharted - front

New Subaru Uncharted sounds like a hardcore 4x4, but it’s really a Skoda Elroq rival

Subaru is attempting to take on the Skoda Elroq and Renault Scenic with its third all-electric SUV
News
18 Jul 2025
Car Deal Alert! Leapmotor T03 jumps the EV grant gun at under £14,500
Leapmotor T03 and C10 - front static

Car Deal Alert! Leapmotor T03 jumps the EV grant gun at under £14,500

Leapmotor’s city car could be yours for just £169 per month on a 0% finance PCP deal
News
18 Jul 2025
New Subaru E-Outback due in 2026: an all-electric spin on the trusty rugged estate car
Subaru Trailseeker - show front

New Subaru E-Outback due in 2026: an all-electric spin on the trusty rugged estate car

Unveiled earlier this year as the Subaru Trailseeker, the electric SUV-cum-estate-car features permanent all-wheel-drive as standard
News
18 Jul 2025
Electric Ford Bronco New Energy unveiled with China-only sales plan
Electric Ford Bronco - front tracking

Electric Ford Bronco New Energy unveiled with China-only sales plan

Ford has revealed a new China-only Bronco SUV with an electric powertrain, and we’re a bit miffed it’s not coming here…
News
17 Jul 2025
Hydrogen cars: are hydrogen fuel-cell cars the future?
Hydrogen pump

Hydrogen cars: are hydrogen fuel-cell cars the future?

Electric cars are entering the mainstream at full force, but do hydrogen cars also have a future on our roads?
Tips & advice
17 Jul 2025
New Kia EV4 Fastback arrives to take on Polestar and Tesla
Kia EV4 Fastback - front

New Kia EV4 Fastback arrives to take on Polestar and Tesla

Joining the EV4 hatch is the new Fastback variant, which trades a bit of range for style
News
17 Jul 2025
New Skoda Enyaq vRS 2025 review: Czech-mated by its own sibling
Skoda Enyaq vRS - front tracking

New Skoda Enyaq vRS 2025 review: Czech-mated by its own sibling

The hot Enyaq now looks sharper and costs less, but is this enough to beat its rivals and the Auto Express Car of the Year?
Road tests
16 Jul 2025
All electric car drivers should start using Tesla Superchargers
Opinion - Tesla chargers

All electric car drivers should start using Tesla Superchargers

With more than half of Tesla's Superchargers open to any EV, editor Paul Barker wonders why more drivers are not making use of them
Opinion
16 Jul 2025
What was the UK plug-in car grant?
Nissan Leaf - side

What was the UK plug-in car grant?

The UK plug-in car grant offered a discount on the cost of buying an electric car before being axed in June 2022
Tips & advice
15 Jul 2025
New Xiaomi YU7 2025 review: a world-beating new EV to worry the establishment
Xiaomi YU7 - front cornering

New Xiaomi YU7 2025 review: a world-beating new EV to worry the establishment

BMW or Mercedes would do anything to keep the new Xiaomi YU7 from sale in the UK and Europe, and this is why
Road tests
14 Jul 2025
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