Tag: electric cars
I drove 242-miles from UK seaside town in an electric car and it was hell
Keir Starmer wants electric vehicles to dominate the UK's motoring industry by 2030 - but much work must be done before this is achievable as my latest experience found
'Confusion' over DVLA car tax changes 'impacting every driver' with £195 rate
New research has found that many UK motorists are under-informed and uncertain about the changes to Vehicle Excise Duty, which came into force on April 1, 2025
DVLA issues urgent alert to drivers over new rates of vehicle tax
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency told drivers about new rates of vehicle tax that came into force last month
I-Spy, ‘First one to see’ and Yellow Car named among best car games
A poll of 2,000 adults found 88% will indulge in a time-killing challenge when on a road trip.
I drove seven electric cars in one day – one surprising vehicle blew me away
Christopher Sharp test drove several electric cars currently on sale in the UK at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders annual test day
Chinese version of UK Mini Cooper on sale for 10x less
The Mini Cooper is an iconic British classic but a Chinese electric car firm may be offering the next best thing.
Drivers vote for 10 cheapest most reliable cars you can buy including Skoda, BMW, Toyota
A massive voting process involving 60,000 drivers shows three car types which had not had any problems at all
This Chinese car is just like a Land Rover Defender but £43,000 less
A top Chinese car brand has recently revealed a new SUV that could become a major competitor to one of the UK's biggest motoring marques.
I tested Ford, Mazda, and BMW cars over a day – one stole the show
Christopher Sharp was given an opportunity to test cars from almost every major manufacturer from the likes of Skoda, VW, BMW, Mercedes, Alpine, Renault, Honda, Ford, Smart
'I’m a car expert - this one electric car issue is not going away’
Electric car sales are still on the rise, but one fear that isn't being properly addressed could derail second-hand demand.
Exactly how much its cost to charge an EV as Brits stung with soaring petrol costs
The average Brit believes home charging an EV is ten times more expensive than it actually is, while 65 percent admit to having little or no knowledge of the costs involved
Charging your car overnight costs less than a coffee, research finds
Brits could save more than £45 each time they fill up their car by switching to an electric vehicle (EV).
2026 Toyota bZ Has Longer Range, Better Looks And A Slightly Less Silly But Actually More Confusing Name Than bZ4X
Toyota is simplifying the EV's name in the U.S., now just calling it the bZ for 2026.
‘I’m a car dealer - this is why people are still worried buying used electric vehicles’
EXCLUSIVE: A leading car dealer has revealed the vital reasons why petrol and diesel owners are still unsure about an EV transition.
Calls for major car tax changes to hand savings to these road users
Leading experts have demanded the introduction of new car tax updates that could see discounts and savings on these particular vehicles.