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Porsche Taycan facelift could be faster than the Tesla Model S Plaid
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Porsche Taycan facelift could be faster than the Tesla Model S Plaid

Porsche’s only EV is due a mid-life update which, if rumours are to be believed, could bring more power and range, plus a range-topping track-focused …
27 Oct 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N costs almost twice as much as an i30 N
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N costs almost twice as much as an i30 N

The Ioniq 5 N is the first performance car to wear Hyundai’s (optional) Performance Blue paintwork and gets a host of serious performance upgrades
26 Oct 2023
Lexus LF-ZC is a 500-mile Tesla Model 3 rival made of… bamboo?
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Lexus LF-ZC is a 500-mile Tesla Model 3 rival made of… bamboo?

Lexus has teased its upcoming electric saloon that could offer a 500-mile range and an interior made of bamboo
25 Oct 2023
Toyota FT-Se is the GR Yaris’ even cooler electric sports car sibling
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Toyota FT-Se is the GR Yaris’ even cooler electric sports car sibling

Toyota has unveiled a new concept that previews a sleek electric sports car, set to arrive by 2026
25 Oct 2023
Jimny Cricket! Wait till you see Suzuki’s first electric SUV…
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Jimny Cricket! Wait till you see Suzuki’s first electric SUV…

Suzuki has unveiled its eVX concept car which previews a 310-mile small electric SUV
24 Oct 2023
Elon Musk confirms Tesla Cybertruck is coming by the end of the year
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Elon Musk confirms Tesla Cybertruck is coming by the end of the year

After four years of waiting, customers are finally due to receive their Tesla pickup trucks
20 Oct 2023
Facelifted Peugeot E-208 gives you 29 miles extra range for £400
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Facelifted Peugeot E-208 gives you 29 miles extra range for £400

Peugeot’s electric supermini is now more expensive than before, but boasts more range, tech, and even a new limited-run trim level
19 Oct 2023
Citroen e-C3 Aircross could be the cheapest electric 7-seater you can buy
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Citroen e-C3 Aircross could be the cheapest electric 7-seater you can buy

Citroen has teased the larger sibling to the e-C3 hatchback which could offer up to seven seats
18 Oct 2023
Electric Citroen e-C3 costs less than a petrol Vauxhall Corsa
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Electric Citroen e-C3 costs less than a petrol Vauxhall Corsa

Citroen’s electric supermini gets a 200-odd-mile range, a funky-yet-minimalist interior and a bargain price
17 Oct 2023
Facelifted Tesla Model 3 has more range and tech… but is also cheaper than before
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Facelifted Tesla Model 3 has more range and tech… but is also cheaper than before

Starting from under £40,000, the updated version of Elon Musk’s Hyundai Ioniq 6 rival gets a 421-mile range and two new screens
17 Oct 2023
New Omoda 5 EV is China’s answer to the Kia Niro EV
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New Omoda 5 EV is China’s answer to the Kia Niro EV

New electric SUV gets 280-mile range plus a sleek-looking exterior and could boast a bargain price
16 Oct 2023
Kia EV3 will be an affordable electric SUV for the city
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Kia EV3 will be an affordable electric SUV for the city

Kia has unveiled an all-new concept car that previews its next model: an affordable electric crossover set to arrive in 2024
12 Oct 2023
New Kia EV5 SUV coming to the UK as Tesla rival inspired by millennials
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New Kia EV5 SUV coming to the UK as Tesla rival inspired by millennials

Kia’s next electric SUV boasts 100 miles more range than a Tesla Model Y and will go on sale in Europe in the coming years
12 Oct 2023
That’s a wrap! And Tesla will fit it to your Model Y for $8,000…
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That’s a wrap! And Tesla will fit it to your Model Y for $8,000…

Tesla has started a car wrapping service for Model 3 and Y owners in the U.S, but it all comes at a steep price
11 Oct 2023
Electric BMW iX2’s illuminated kidney grille is Christmas come early
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Electric BMW iX2’s illuminated kidney grille is Christmas come early

An all-electric variant of the new X2 coupe-SUV breaks cover with a light-up grille and sloping roofline
10 Oct 2023
Electric BYD Dolphin is Carbuyer Car of the Year
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Electric BYD Dolphin is Carbuyer Car of the Year

No fewer than 11 electrified cars lauded at the 2024 Carbuyer Best Car Awards, with newcomer topping the tables
10 Oct 2023
Kia is preparing to launch Tesla Model 3 and Jeep Avenger rivals and we’re excited
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Kia is preparing to launch Tesla Model 3 and Jeep Avenger rivals and we’re excited

Kia’s EV Day event will be the basis to reveal an electric saloon and baby SUV
4 Oct 2023
Has the UK given up on EVs? New government ‘Plan for Drivers’ says no
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Has the UK given up on EVs? New government ‘Plan for Drivers’ says no

UK government has announced a new 30-point manifesto which, in part, focuses on electrifying Britain’s roads
3 Oct 2023
New Ora Funky Cat First Edition+ gets more range, but not the cream
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New Ora Funky Cat First Edition+ gets more range, but not the cream

New version of GWM Ora’s curiously-named hatchback gets more range and a more generous kit list
2 Oct 2023
Electric BMW iX2 is set to take the kidney grille to the next level
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Electric BMW iX2 is set to take the kidney grille to the next level

BMW has teased the highly-rumoured iX2 coupe-SUV, which has been revealed to get enlarged illuminated kidney grilles
29 Sep 2023
We’ve had a ride in the new electric MG Cyberster and it’s NOT what we first thought…
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We’ve had a ride in the new electric MG Cyberster and it’s NOT what we first thought…

The MG Cyberster is due to go on sale next year with up to 536bhp and scissor doors – and we’ve already had a ride in it
29 Sep 2023
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28 Sep 2023
BMW i4 facelift to topple Tesla with huge range and tech upgrades
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BMW i4 facelift to topple Tesla with huge range and tech upgrades

An updated version of the BMW i4 has been spotted testing, likely sporting a longer range and the latest technology
27 Sep 2023
Vauxhall Frontera to arrive as Crossland EV replacement
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Vauxhall Frontera to arrive as Crossland EV replacement

The Vauxhall Mokka Electric will soon be joined by a chunkier, yet cheaper sibling that’s set to revive a classic nameplate
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
Brexit trade rules could push up the price of electric cars
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Brexit trade rules could push up the price of electric cars

Brexit fine print means that if a deal is not reached, UK and EU-built EVs could face a 10% tariff due to foreign parts
25 Sep 2023
Nissan Ariya Nismo ready to give Tesla Model Y Performance a new rival
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Nissan Ariya Nismo ready to give Tesla Model Y Performance a new rival

A new version of the Nissan Ariya SUV has been spotted testing with a racier bodykit and expected performance upgrades
21 Sep 2023
"Everyone wins in the switch to EVs. We must hold our nerve on the 2030 ICE ban"
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"Everyone wins in the switch to EVs. We must hold our nerve on the 2030 ICE ban"

DrivingElectric’s Tom Jervis thinks the government’s rollback on the 2030 petrol and diesel ban is a blunder that could kill EV consumer confidence
20 Sep 2023
Government petrol and diesel ban U-turn risks more car market chaos
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Government petrol and diesel ban U-turn risks more car market chaos

Prime Minister has announced UK’s ban on the sales of new petrol and diesel cars has been pushed back until 2035
20 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
Volvo EX30 electric SUV: prices, specs and ride review
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Volvo EX30 electric SUV: prices, specs and ride review

We ride shotgun in Volvo’s smallest electric car, which is set to undercut rivals like the Kia Niro EV
19 Sep 2023
New electric cars coming in 2023 and beyond
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New electric cars coming in 2023 and beyond

With electric cars making up an ever-increasing proportion of sales, the industry is working flat out to launch new models – here's what's on the way …
19 Sep 2023
Two thirds of drivers who don't have an EV want one. But there are problems…
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Two thirds of drivers who don't have an EV want one. But there are problems…

A new SMMT study shows EV demand is stronger than ever, but certain issues are holding back a lot of motorists
19 Sep 2023
New Fiat 600e SUV prices announced: £3,000 cheaper than a Jeep Avenger
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New Fiat 600e SUV prices announced: £3,000 cheaper than a Jeep Avenger

The larger sibling to the Fiat 500e gets a stylish SUV-like design and a 249-mile range
18 Sep 2023
Comment: finance, funding and fuel prices means now’s the best time to buy an EV
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Comment: finance, funding and fuel prices means now’s the best time to buy an EV

Right now, we’re in a perfect storm that makes buying an electric car more appealing than ever – here’s why
15 Sep 2023
New Toyota battery tech to deliver 500-mile EVs by 2026; 750-mile ranges to come
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New Toyota battery tech to deliver 500-mile EVs by 2026; 750-mile ranges to come

Toyota has revealed details on its latest battery technology, set to underpin its next generation of EVs
14 Sep 2023