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MINI Cooper Electric: pricing and specs for British-built electric supermini
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MINI Cooper Electric: pricing and specs for British-built electric supermini

MINI’s latest electric hatchback introduces a revolutionary interior design, as well as larger batteries to provide a 250-mile range
6 Dec 2023
Vauxhall Astra Electric review: hatchback icon struggles to keep pace in the EV age
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Vauxhall Astra Electric review: hatchback icon struggles to keep pace in the EV age

The Vauxhall Astra Electric looks and feels almost identical the the petrol-powered model… until you look at the price
6 Dec 2023
Electric Renault 5: prices, 2024 launch date and teaser images of the MINI Cooper rival
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Electric Renault 5: prices, 2024 launch date and teaser images of the MINI Cooper rival

New official teaser pictures for Renault’s electric supermini confirm the 5’s reveal in February 2024
30 Nov 2023
Big price cut: Electric Renault Megane prices slashed in time for Christmas
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Big price cut: Electric Renault Megane prices slashed in time for Christmas

Renault Megane E-Tech gets a price drop of up to £3,500, bringing the starting price to just £34,495
30 Nov 2023
Top 10 best electric family cars 2023/2024
Top 10 best electric family cars
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Top 10 best electric family cars 2023/2024

From hatchbacks to SUVs, here are our top picks for the best family EVs on the market right now
24 Nov 2023
Polestar 2 review: forget the Model 3, take a chance on me!
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Polestar 2 review: forget the Model 3, take a chance on me!

Boasting one of the longest ranges of any electric car on sale, the Polestar 2 is a premium-feeling product that’s great to drive – it’s just a shame …
25 Oct 2023
Peugeot E-308 review
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Peugeot E-308 review

In spite of its sharp looks, the Peugeot E-308 struggles to stand out amongst the already established competition
11 Oct 2023
MG4 EV review
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MG4 EV review

The MG4 EV combines range, practicality and loads of kit into a sharp-looking, fun-to-drive package all at an unbeatable price
6 Oct 2023
Citroen e-C4 review
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Citroen e-C4 review

The Citroen e-C4 isn’t quite as fashionable as rivals, but it's comfortable and competitively priced nonetheless
4 Oct 2023
Ora Funky Cat review
GWM ORA Funky Cat
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Ora Funky Cat review

The Ora Funky Cat may not be to everyone’s tastes, but it’s a great electric city car with a plush interior and all the kit you could possibly need
26 Sep 2023
Formula E-inspired Nissan Concept 20-23 previews hot electric Micra
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Formula E-inspired Nissan Concept 20-23 previews hot electric Micra

Nissan’s latest concept car comes in the form of a high-performance version of its upcoming city EV
25 Sep 2023
Electric Peugeot E-308 costs more than a BMW 3 Series
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Electric Peugeot E-308 costs more than a BMW 3 Series

The electric version of the Peugeot 308 is now on sale with a range of up to 257 miles
20 Sep 2023
Renault Megane E-Tech review
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Renault Megane E-Tech review

Comfortable, refined and with one of the best infotainment systems in the business: there’s a lot to like about Renault’s electric family car
13 Sep 2023
Cupra Born review
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Cupra Born review

Taut handling and adventurous styling help Cupra’s first electric car stand out from its Volkswagen ID.3 sibling
10 Aug 2023
Volkswagen ID.3 review
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Volkswagen ID.3 review

The recently updated Volkswagen ID.3 hatchback is vastly improved inside, but the fiddly infotainment system remains
7 Aug 2023
Mercedes A-Class hybrid review
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Mercedes A-Class hybrid review

The smallest plug-in that Mercedes makes, the A 250 e is also one of the most efficient. It's a great, if not overly exciting, company-car choice
2 Aug 2023
Toyota Corolla hybrid review
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Toyota Corolla hybrid review

The stylish and efficient Toyota Corolla hybrid is an appealing family hatchback choice, as well as being enjoyable to drive
28 Jul 2023
Nissan Leaf review
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Nissan Leaf review

The Nissan Leaf certainly proves cheap can be cheerful, although it’s starting to feel a little long in the tooth
29 Jun 2023
Vauxhall Astra Electric: price, range and video
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Vauxhall Astra Electric: price, range and video

The new Astra Electric shares its parts with the Peugeot e-308, with first deliveries due soon
15 Jun 2023
Top 10 best plug-in hybrid cars 2023
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Top 10 best plug-in hybrid cars 2023

Here are our top picks of the best plug-in hybrid motoring options you can buy in the UK right now
30 May 2023
Skoda Octavia iV hybrid review
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Skoda Octavia iV hybrid review

The Skoda Octavia iV plug-in hybrid family hatchback is an extremely sensible, practical and cheap-to-run choice
18 May 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 5 review
Hyundai Ioniq 5
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 review

With more presence than most supercars, ultra-rapid charging and luxury-car-like ride quality and interior comfort, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is hard to fau…
18 May 2023
MINI Electric Convertible review
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MINI Electric Convertible review

The MINI Electric Convertible is expensive, has a short range, and will be built in very limited numbers… But it’s also infectiously fun
9 May 2023
Facelifted Volkswagen ID.3 is now on sale with one big flaw
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Facelifted Volkswagen ID.3 is now on sale with one big flaw

Volkswagen’s electric family hatchback gets refreshed styling and new technology... but no backlit climate controls
26 Apr 2023
Top 10 best used hybrid cars 2023
Top 10 best used hybrid cars
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Top 10 best used hybrid cars 2023

Our list of the very best used hybrid cars will help you to find an affordable and efficient car that's right for you
1 Mar 2023
Twin test: MG4 EV vs Kia Niro EV
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Twin test: MG4 EV vs Kia Niro EV

Two of this year’s stand-out electric cars go head-to-head as we pit MG’s cut-price hatchback against the e-Niro’s successor
18 Nov 2022
New Volkswagen ID.3 SUV in the works, says CEO
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New Volkswagen ID.3 SUV in the works, says CEO

An SUV version of the popular electric hatch is in the works, alongside improvements to ID.3’s interior quality
27 Oct 2022
New Vauxhall Grandland GSe joins Astra GSe in hot PHEV lineup
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New Vauxhall Grandland GSe joins Astra GSe in hot PHEV lineup

The latest addition to Vauxhall’s plug-in performance car line-up goes on sale in spring 2023, with pricing to be announced closer to launch
25 Oct 2022
Volkswagen Golf GTE review
Volkswagen Golf GTE
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Volkswagen Golf GTE review

It's a solid, efficient and desirable plug-in hybrid with hot-hatchback power, but the VW Golf GTE still has some flaws
20 Sep 2022
Volkswagen e-Golf (2014-2019) review
VW e-Golf
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Volkswagen e-Golf (2014-2019) review

The Volkswagen e-Golf offers all the practicality of Volkswagen's five-door hatchback and is almost as good to drive, too
9 Sep 2022
New MG4 EV electric hatchback: 443bhp range-topper revealed in China
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New MG4 EV electric hatchback: 443bhp range-topper revealed in China

MG Mulan Triumph Edition previews hot MG4 and hits 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds
31 Aug 2022
Updated 2023 Toyota Corolla now available to order
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Updated 2023 Toyota Corolla now available to order

The latest Toyota Corolla’s order books are now open, with prices starting from £29,610
24 Aug 2022
Honda Civic hybrid review
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Honda Civic hybrid review

The evergreen family hatchback goes hybrid-only for its 11th generation – so how does it stack up against the competition?
17 Aug 2022
BMW i3 (2013-2022) review
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BMW i3 (2013-2022) review

The BMW i3 was one of the first electric cars to make everyday drivers sit up and take notice, with its cool styling, decent handling and useful range
28 Jul 2022