Tag: electriccars
The famously tiny car making a big comeback: Smart's ForTwo - a 2000s icon for being a doddle to park - returns next year
The Smart ForTwo became a huge hit when it arrived in Britain at the turn of the Millennium. Its incredibly petite dimensions made it the ideal motor for city living. In 2027, it is back.
Hyundai Ioniq 3 is a stylish £25,000 electric hatchback - but does it have enough range to better Chinese rivals?
It has enough range for Britons to cover a fortnight of commuting. And it should offer more miles for less cash than its Chinese competition.
Volvo has fixed 'less than 10' fire risk EVs two months after issuing safety recall for 10,365 UK cars - slow delivery of parts from China to blame
In December, Volvo told owners of the £33k EX30 to not charge batteries above 70% over fire risks. In February, it issued a recall to replace potentially faulty parts, but fewer than 0.1% have been fixed.
Mercedes unleashes its new electric C-Class - but its 473-mile range is no match for its biggest rival
The luxury small executive EV will go up against BMW's new i3 saloon. But it's impressive 473-mile range is less than what its major German rival offers. How else does it compare?
What five-minute EV charging is really like: We try BYD's game-changing Flash Charging before it comes to the UK this year
Five-minute EV charging is here - thanks to Chinese EV giant BYD. It will bring its Flash Charging to the UK, which can replenish an EV battery in the time it takes you to buy a coffee at a service station..
Five affordable small electric cars under £25,000 worth buying in 2026
The £20k price point is the sweet spot for new, fun, small EVs arriving in the car market in 2026. As carmakers race to get their EVs on the road we round up five to watch out for.
Nissan's electric Juke revealed with futuristic new look - and it will be built in Britain
Nissan has doubled down on its commitment to becoming an all-electric car brand with the unveiling of the Juke EV - a model that will be produced at its car plant in Sunderland.
Rolls-Royce courts the super-rich with £3.5m electric Nightingale Cabriolet - with very limited run
Only 100 of the individually personalised battery-powered Rolls-Royce cabrio EVs are being built to order for the British luxury car-firm's super-rich clients around the world.
Cupra Raval: The Renault 5 rival starts from £23,000 - can the stylish small EV prove as popular?
Spanish racing-inspired car brand Cupra has revealed its new Raval EV which will go up against Renault's new small cheap EVs.
Honda Super-N will be one of the smallest cars on Britain's roads when the £20,000 EV arrives this year
Honda is bringing a tiny city EV to the UK this summer and it will cost around £20k. Inspired by Japan's 'Kei' cars it offers fun, city driving for a bargain price.
Chinese cars will take over Britain's roads. I've tested them and here's what you need to know before you buy one, says motoring editor ROB HULL
Everywhere you look on the roads today there are cars with new and unfamiliar names and badges you may not have seen before. And chances are they're Chinese.
The EV that charges in FIVE MINUTES coming to Britain: We drive the Denza Z9GT - China's most expensive car yet costing £100,000
The Denza Z9GT is available to order this month and promises blistering performance and jaw-dropping charging times. We've driven it to find out if its worth the £100k price tag.
Rocketing fuel prices spark new interest in electric vehicles as charging costs get cheaper
Prices at the pump have soared to £1.50 a litre as Iran continues its stranglehold on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, following US and Israeli-led military strikes on the country.
EVs hit record sales in reaction to surging fuel prices and availability of cheaper Chinese models
Some 86,120 new EVs were bought in March - the most ever in a single month. While this is largely driven by customers reacting to higher fuel prices, Chinese makers are gaining popularity.
The Renault Twingo is back: But can the electric 'Le Frog' match the much-loved 90s original?
The much awaited Renault Twingo has arrived and Ray Massey has reviewed the sub-£20k city EV. Is it an even better buyer than the original iconic nameplate?
