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Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again
Hyundai Kona Electric connected to a rapid-charging station

Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again

The car industry pushes for VAT reductions on EV sales and charging after the general election, to help meet ZEV Mandate requirements
News
5 Jun 2024
New Dacia Spring: prices, specs and full details revealed
Dacia Spring on Geneva Motor Show stand - front

New Dacia Spring: prices, specs and full details revealed

The all-electric Dacia Spring starts from under £15,000, so it’s Britain’s cheapest EV
News
4 Jun 2024
BYD Dolphin vs Fiat 600e: which brand makes the best budget EV?
BYD Dolphin and Fiat 600e - front cornering

BYD Dolphin vs Fiat 600e: which brand makes the best budget EV?

Fiat arrives in the electric SUV class with the 600e – we test it against the BYD Dolphin
Car group tests
1 Jun 2024
Lexus UX review
Lexus UX 300h - main image

Lexus UX review

The Lexus UX hybrid is good to drive, economical and should be easy to live with, too
In-depth reviews
31 May 2024
New 600bhp Jeep Wagoneer S to rival Audi SQ6 e-tron
Jeep Wagoneer S - studio front

New 600bhp Jeep Wagoneer S to rival Audi SQ6 e-tron

One of the fastest, sleekest and most luxurious Jeeps ever offered in Europe will be an EV
News
30 May 2024
New Citroen C3 priced from £17,790, with all-electric e-C3 just £4k more
Citroen e-C3 - full front

New Citroen C3 priced from £17,790, with all-electric e-C3 just £4k more

Citroen’s ambitious pricing confirmed, this is one of the UK’s most affordable electric cars
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30 May 2024
Mazda, Toyota and Subaru join forces to develop new engines for hybrid cars
Toyota, Subaru and Mazda partnership

Mazda, Toyota and Subaru join forces to develop new engines for hybrid cars

The new engines will be compatible with fossil fuel alternatives like liquid hydrogen and synthetic fuel
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30 May 2024
New Cadillac Optiq EV to spearhead UK relaunch by end of 2024
Cadillac Optiq - front

New Cadillac Optiq EV to spearhead UK relaunch by end of 2024

America’s premium brand is coming back to the UK with an all-electric headline
News
29 May 2024
New Porsche Taycan facelift 2024 review: fast, efficient and brilliant
Porsche Taycan facelift - front

New Porsche Taycan facelift 2024 review: fast, efficient and brilliant

The updated Porsche Taycan is faster to drive, charges quicker and is incredibly efficient
Road tests
29 May 2024
Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027
Volkswagen EV

Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027

Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027
News
29 May 2024
“Electric cars are the future; we’ve gone too far for there to be any other dominant tech”
Opinion - EV charging

“Electric cars are the future; we’ve gone too far for there to be any other dominant tech”

Editor Paul Barker thinks the next Prime Minister has a big motoring to-do list, including issues around electric cars and hybrids
Opinion
29 May 2024
New Dacia Spring EV goes on sale 4 June, and it costs less than a Kia Picanto
Dacia Spring - charging

New Dacia Spring EV goes on sale 4 June, and it costs less than a Kia Picanto

With a starting price of just under £15,000, the Dacia Spring is the cheapest electric car in UK showrooms
News
28 May 2024
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BMW i4 review
BMW i4 - front tracking

BMW i4 review

Sophisticated, well-built and typically great to drive, the all-electric BMW i4 is an easy car to recommend
In-depth reviews
28 May 2024
Lower UK energy price cap brings cheaper EV charging
Vauxhall Astra GSE connected to a home wallbox charger

Lower UK energy price cap brings cheaper EV charging

Energy regulator Ofgem has announced the energy price cap which shall stay in place until September, unlocking lower home charging prices for EV owner…
News
24 May 2024
Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate long-term test: our Car of the Year continues to impress
Auto Express creative director Darren Wilson's family standing next to the Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate long-term test: our Car of the Year continues to impress

Final report: our electric SUV again shows why it was our Car of the Year in 2023
Long-term tests
24 May 2024
China’s BYD targets Britain’s New Routemaster with electric double-decker bus
BYD BD11 - front tracking

China’s BYD targets Britain’s New Routemaster with electric double-decker bus

The BYD BD11 is powered by a colossal 523kWh battery and can be recharged at speeds of 500kW
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22 May 2024
Smart #3 review: a quirky and fun electric car
Smart #3 - front

Smart #3 review: a quirky and fun electric car

The Smart #3 is a practical mid-size coupe-SUV that’s great to drive but with annoying infotainment and quality issues
In-depth reviews
21 May 2024
Honda e:Ny1 review
Honda eNy1 - front

Honda e:Ny1 review

The Honda e:Ny1 is a bit of a mixed bag in the competitive compact electric SUV class
In-depth reviews
20 May 2024
Honda ‘0 Series’ plans to bring seven new electric cars by 2030
Honda Series 0 Saloon

Honda ‘0 Series’ plans to bring seven new electric cars by 2030

Honda’s ‘0 Series’ of EVs will include a flagship saloon and SUVs of all sizes
News
17 May 2024
New Cupra Born VZ 2024 review: a great stride for the EV hot hatch genre
New Cupra Born VZ - front

New Cupra Born VZ 2024 review: a great stride for the EV hot hatch genre

The Cupra Born VZ delivers a driving experience that was wholly unexpected given the shortcomings of other cars using the same tech.
Road tests
17 May 2024
Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is £200,000 of electric opulence
Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV front 3/4

Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is £200,000 of electric opulence

If a regular Mercedes EQS SUV isn’t flash enough, then Maybach might have the answer…
News
17 May 2024
‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government
Ineos Grenadier Hydrogen

‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government

The Ineos Automotive CEO hits out at the EV-only approach to net-zero, saying “drivers have been left behind”
News
16 May 2024
Halve the VAT on EVs to boost private sales, says VW boss
VW ID.4 - O/S tracking

Halve the VAT on EVs to boost private sales, says VW boss

VW UK boss wants a lower VAT rate for electric cars to bring down prices and stimulate demand from private buyers
News
16 May 2024
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S long-term test: a great choice for electric car newbies
Auto Express chief sub-editor Andy Pringle holding two L-plates while standing next to the Volkswagen ID.3

Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S long-term test: a great choice for electric car newbies

Final report: Andy is no longer an EV learner as he says goodbye to VW
Long-term tests
16 May 2024
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“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”
Opinion - Ford Mustang Mach-E

“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”

With Ford announcing it might restrict sales of petrol cars in the UK, editor Paul Barker thinks it’s time for the Government to take another look at …
Opinion
15 May 2024
New Peugeot E-3008 2024 review: fails to stand out from the EV crowd
Peugeot E-3008 UK - front

New Peugeot E-3008 2024 review: fails to stand out from the EV crowd

The new Peugeot E-3008 looks the part, but is held back by disappointing performance and a harsh ride
Road tests
14 May 2024
Kia EV6 gets bigger battery, interior upgrades and EV9-inspired facelift
2024 Kia EV6 GT Line - front static

Kia EV6 gets bigger battery, interior upgrades and EV9-inspired facelift

The facelifted EV6 should arrive in UK showrooms before the end of the year
News
14 May 2024
New 416bhp BYD Seal X hot hatch targets MG4 XPower and Cupra Born
BYD Seal X

New 416bhp BYD Seal X hot hatch targets MG4 XPower and Cupra Born

The all-electric family hatchback produces between 215 and 416bhp, and is likely to make it to the UK
News
13 May 2024
‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’
Opinion - Vauxhall Corsa Electric

‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’

Mike Rutheford thinks electric car prices are still far too expensive
Opinion
12 May 2024
Fastest charging electric cars on sale in the UK
Porsche Taycan - front tracking

Fastest charging electric cars on sale in the UK

There are caveats around maximum charging speeds of electric cars but the quickest charging models will generally help you spend less time hanging abo…
Best cars & vans
9 May 2024
New Genesis X Dog is a paw-sitively luxurious concept car for canines
Genesis GV70 X Dog concept

New Genesis X Dog is a paw-sitively luxurious concept car for canines

It’s modelled on a GV70 and comes with a suite of accessories to make your four-legged friend more comfortable
News
9 May 2024
Used electric car sales spike 71% as ex-company cars reach the market in big numbers
Tesla Model 3 - front

Used electric car sales spike 71% as ex-company cars reach the market in big numbers

Battery power accounted for 2.1 per cent of used car sales in the first quarter of 2024, with sales up 71 per cent
News
8 May 2024
MINI Cooper review: a fun and sophisticated EV
MINI Cooper SE - front

MINI Cooper review: a fun and sophisticated EV

The MINI Cooper is a high-tech electric hatch that maintains a premium feel while also being fun to drive
In-depth reviews
7 May 2024
"Fiat's model line-up is too small and too expensive"
Opinion - Fait 600e

"Fiat's model line-up is too small and too expensive"

Mike Rutherford thinks car companies such as Fiat should rely less on UK Government subsidies to help bail them out on EV sales, and focus more on res…
Opinion
5 May 2024
First look at new look Kia EV6: full reveal just weeks away
KIA EV6 Teaser front light

First look at new look Kia EV6: full reveal just weeks away

The first official images of the facelifted EV6 confirm it will sport a fresh new look influenced by the seven-seat EV9
News
2 May 2024
On-street Electric Vehicle charging slips off the political agenda for 2 May polls
On-street EV charging

On-street Electric Vehicle charging slips off the political agenda for 2 May polls

Voters rate council support for EV owners poorly, but election candidates aren’t addressing the issue
News
1 May 2024
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