New Suzuki Swace hybrid estate: prices, specification and on-sale date

New Suzuki Swace hybrid estate: prices, specification and on-sale date
The Suzuki Swace is a hybrid estate car based on the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports; prices start from £27,499
Toyota C-HR GR Sport added to hybrid SUV range

Toyota C-HR GR Sport added to hybrid SUV range
Toyota draws inspiration from its motorsport division for new C-HR trim level
Polestar 2 recall: over 4,500 models recalled due to power failure issue

Polestar 2 recall: over 4,500 models recalled due to power failure issue
Polestar's first electric car has been recalled over potential power failures, with 360 UK cars affected
Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid gets technology refresh and new battery

Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid gets technology refresh and new battery
Revised Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid gets improved electric range of up to 27 miles
Twin test: Honda e vs MINI Electric

Twin test: Honda e vs MINI Electric
Small, stylish electric cars are the next big thing in urban transport. Can the high-tech Honda take on the fashionable MINI?
New 2020 Suzuki Across hybrid: prices, specs and on-sale date

New 2020 Suzuki Across hybrid: prices, specs and on-sale date
New Toyota-based family SUV with plug-in hybrid power will cost from £45,599 in the UK, with sales starting in November
BMW recalls 26,700 plug-in hybrid cars due to battery issues

BMW recalls 26,700 plug-in hybrid cars due to battery issues
Multiple plug-in hybrid BMW models to be recalled worldwide, with 2,930 affected in the UK
New Audi Q8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid joins the range

New Audi Q8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid joins the range
Audi Q8 TFSI e gets plug-in hybrid power and a 28-mile electric range; prices start at £73,860
Hyundai Kona recall could affect 77,000 electric models

Hyundai Kona recall could affect 77,000 electric models
Reports suggest that Hyundai Kona Electric models are to be recalled due to a faulty battery part
Peugeot e-Traveller electric minibus: prices, specs and details

Peugeot e-Traveller electric minibus: prices, specs and details
Peugeot’s e-Traveller electric minibus is open for reservations ahead of 2021 on-sale date; will start from £37,430 in the UK
Lynk & Co launches in Europe with unique subscription service

Lynk & Co launches in Europe with unique subscription service
Lynk & Co, owned by Volvo parent company Geely, has launched in Europe; UK cars due in 2022
Rightcharge electric-car tariff and charging comparison site launches

Rightcharge electric-car tariff and charging comparison site launches
Rightcharge.co.uk lets electric-car owners compare energy suppliers and charger installations; savings of "more than £230 a year" claimed
Tesla Battery Day: cheaper electric car on the way

Tesla Battery Day: cheaper electric car on the way
Elon Musk has revealed initial plans for a more affordable Tesla electric car, as well as new battery technology for greater range
Lexus LS 500h gets facelift with more tech and improved hybrid drivetrain

Lexus LS 500h gets facelift with more tech and improved hybrid drivetrain
A facelift for 2020 brings hybrid upgrades and welcome kit list additions to Lexus LS flagship luxury saloon
Jaguar F-Pace P400e plug-in hybrid: prices, specification and on-sale date

Jaguar F-Pace P400e plug-in hybrid: prices, specification and on-sale date
Facelifted Jaguar F-Pace SUV gets plug-in hybrid drivetrain with 33-mile electric range, priced from £56,060
Land Rover Discovery Sport P300e plug-in hybrid: prices, specs and on-sale date

Land Rover Discovery Sport P300e plug-in hybrid: prices, specs and on-sale date
New plug-in hybrid Discovery Sport boasts 38 miles of electric range and up to 175mpg economy
ULEV explained: what is an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle?

ULEV explained: what is an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle?
DrivingElectric focuses almost exclusively on Ultra Low Emissions Vehicles (ULEV) – but what are they? We explain all
Twin test: Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3

Twin test: Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 is the best pure-electric executive car right now. Does the Polestar 2 have what it takes to knock it off its perch?
New Peugeot 3008 electric due in 2023 with 404-mile range

New Peugeot 3008 electric due in 2023 with 404-mile range
Next Peugeot 3008 to ditch non-electrified power; mild and plug-in hybrids to be joined by a choice of electric drivetrains
New Peugeot 5008 electric with multiple powertrain options set for 2023

New Peugeot 5008 electric with multiple powertrain options set for 2023
The next-generation Peugeot 5008 SUV will get electric power a complete redesign on a new platform
What was the first electric car? A history of the electric car

What was the first electric car? A history of the electric car
Ever wondered where the electric car came from? Here's a short history of the technology and milestone moments in its history
Study finds electric cars are cheaper to run than petrol or diesel models

Study finds electric cars are cheaper to run than petrol or diesel models
Analysis by car insurer Direct Line shows electric cars to be around £107 cheaper to run per year
Twin test: Kia Niro PHEV vs MINI Countryman PHEV

Twin test: Kia Niro PHEV vs MINI Countryman PHEV
Kia's practical and good-value plug-in hybrid family SUV takes on the stylish and sporty MINI Countryman S E ALL4
Triple test: BMW X5 hybrid vs Porsche Cayenne hybrid vs Jaguar I-Pace

Triple test: BMW X5 hybrid vs Porsche Cayenne hybrid vs Jaguar I-Pace
Deciding on plug-in hybrid or pure-electric power for your next premium SUV? We've pitched some of the favourites against each other to see which come…
How to buy a car online during the coronavirus lockdown

How to buy a car online during the coronavirus lockdown
Still in the market for a new or used car despite the lockdown? Our guide outlines how car companies are looking to help
On-street charging UK: network falls short of demand

On-street charging UK: network falls short of demand
Home charger manufacturer Andersen finds an average of 55 cars per on-street charger in the UK
2020 MINI Countryman plug-in hybrid: prices, specification and on-sale date

2020 MINI Countryman plug-in hybrid: prices, specification and on-sale date
Refreshed MINI Countryman arrives with new look and improved plug-in hybrid efficiency
Land Rover Discovery hybrid: facelifted model spotted testing

Land Rover Discovery hybrid: facelifted model spotted testing
Refreshed Land Rover Discovery spied testing under light disguise; mild hybrid and plug-in power likely
Buying a car privately

Buying a car privately
Buying a car privately doesn’t need to be a stressful experience. Our guide is here to help you secure the best deal
Twin test: MINI Electric vs Renault ZOE

Twin test: MINI Electric vs Renault ZOE
MINI's new kid on the small electric-car block takes on our 2020 Car of the Year, the refreshed Renault ZOE
Cheaper car insurance for young drivers

Cheaper car insurance for young drivers
Just passed your test or only been driving for a couple of years? Our tips could help on your hunt for cheap insurance
BYD electric cars: ‘trial introduction’ to European markets

BYD electric cars: ‘trial introduction’ to European markets
Chinese electric-car firm BYD is planning to bring its Tang SUV to Norway, with a view to expanding across Europe
BYD Han electric saloon set for European market

BYD Han electric saloon set for European market
Chinese brand BYD plans to sell its new Han electric car in Europe; UK sales not yet confirmed
DrivingElectric Lockdown Leaderboard

DrivingElectric Lockdown Leaderboard
Lockdown getting you down? Put that free time to good use, forget about coronavirus and join us in some friendly racing-game competition