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Richard Ingram

Richard is editor of DrivingElectric, as well as sister site Carbuyer.co.uk, and a regular contributor to Auto Express. An electric and hybrid car advocate, he spent more than five years working on the news and reviews desk at Auto Express and has driven almost every new car currently on sale.

email: richard_ingram@autovia.co.uk

Peugeot e-Boxer review
Peugeot e-Boxer
In-depth reviews

Peugeot e-Boxer review

The French brand’s large electric van gets the basics right, but range isn’t the best and its aftermarket-conversion status is very obvious
5 May 2022
Citroen e-Relay review
Citroen e-Relay
In-depth reviews

Citroen e-Relay review

Despite a choice of body styles and battery packs, Citroen’s largest electric van is a bit too rough around the edges to match the best in this rapidl…
4 May 2022
Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid review
Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid
In-depth reviews

Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid review

The Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid is a four-door limousine with luxury and refinement to rival the very quietest cars on sale
3 May 2022
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door 63 S E-Performance review
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door 63 S E Performance
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Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door 63 S E-Performance review

AMG’s first-ever plug-in hybrid model charges in with a prodigious power output and plethora of technology. But how does it all play out from behind t…
3 May 2022
Land Rover Defender P400e plug-in hybrid review
Land Rover Defender P400e
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Land Rover Defender P400e plug-in hybrid review

The electrified version of the beloved off-roader is more efficient and less polluting than its petrol and diesel siblings, but costs significantly mo…
28 Apr 2022
New 2022 Ford E-Transit electric van: details, specification and prices
2022 Ford E-Transit
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New 2022 Ford E-Transit electric van: details, specification and prices

The full-size electric Transit van has had a £5,000 price hike before the first examples have even been delivered
25 Apr 2022
Green NCAP whole life car emissions study confirms small EVs are greenest
Fiat 500 front tracking
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Green NCAP whole life car emissions study confirms small EVs are greenest

Fiat 500 and Renault ZOE are kindest to the environment, but findings prove some diesels greener than large electric SUVs
21 Apr 2022
David Beckham commissions electric Jaguar XK140 as son's wedding present
Lunaz Jaguar XK140
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David Beckham commissions electric Jaguar XK140 as son's wedding present

The ex-footballer is an investor in electric classic-car conversion company Lunaz Design
11 Apr 2022
Accessible electric-car charger: new on-street charger revealed
Duku accessible EV charger
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Accessible electric-car charger: new on-street charger revealed

Design agency Duku has revealed its first accessible charging point, aimed at elderly and disabled electric-car drivers
5 Apr 2022
Electric BMW 3 Series: New Tesla Model 3 rival launches in China using i3 name
BMW i3
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Electric BMW 3 Series: New Tesla Model 3 rival launches in China using i3 name

The electric BMW i3 eDrive35L has gone on sale in China only for now, but could come to Europe in the future
1 Apr 2022
Volkswagen e-up! (2019-2022) review
Volkswagen e-up!
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Volkswagen e-up! (2019-2022) review

The Volkswagen e-up! electric city car was given a mid-life nip-and-tuck in 2019, including a bigger battery that substantially improved its range
25 Mar 2022
Government pledges £1.6bn for EV drivers; focus on those without off-street parking
EV Charger
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Government pledges £1.6bn for EV drivers; focus on those without off-street parking

New statement from DfT outlines funds to cater for electric-car drivers without a driveway or designated parking, plus simpler charging across the UK
25 Mar 2022
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New 2022 Mercedes EQE: prices, specs and first-ride review in the electric E-Class
Mercedes EQE
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New 2022 Mercedes EQE: prices, specs and first-ride review in the electric E-Class

The new Mercedes EQE is on sale now, priced from £76,450; the Porsche Taycan rival boasts up to 395 miles of range and technology from the flagship EQ…
24 Mar 2022
The Nissan Juke - from concept origins to new hybrid model
Nissan Juke Hybrid - front
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The Nissan Juke - from concept origins to new hybrid model

Charting the history of the Nissan Juke - a genre-defining compact crossover
22 Mar 2022
What’s it like living with a Nissan LEAF?
Nissan Leaf
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What’s it like living with a Nissan LEAF?

Three Nissan LEAF owners from across the UK take us through their EV experiences
16 Mar 2022
DFSK EC35 electric van review
DFSK EC35
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DFSK EC35 electric van review

New Chinese electric van promises to be a budget alternative to more established names
15 Mar 2022
Peugeot 508 SW Hybrid review
Peugeot 508 SW Hybrid
In-depth reviews

Peugeot 508 SW Hybrid review

Practical, good looking and frugal (provided you plug it in), the 508 SW Hybrid is a compelling alternative to similarly priced SUVs
15 Mar 2022
Lexus NX 350h hybrid review
Lexus NX 350h
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Lexus NX 350h hybrid review

There’s a lot to like about the new Lexus NX hybrid, including refinement and cabin quality that are up there with the very best in the premium SUV cl…
9 Mar 2022
Ferrari 296 GTB plug-in hybrid review
Ferrari 296 GTB
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Ferrari 296 GTB plug-in hybrid review

The second plug-in hybrid supercar to emerge from Maranello is another triumph, showing Ferrari fans have nothing to fear from electrification
6 Mar 2022
DS 9 E-TENSE hybrid review
DS 9 E-TENSE
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DS 9 E-TENSE hybrid review

The plug-in hybrid DS 9 saloon is comfortable, luxurious, refined and loaded with kit – but looks too expensive on finance compared to German rivals
28 Feb 2022
Twin test: BMW iX vs Audi e-tron Sportback
BMW iX vs Audi e-tron
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Twin test: BMW iX vs Audi e-tron Sportback

The striking-looking BMW iX takes on Audi’s sleek e-tron Sportback in a premium electric SUV showdown
25 Feb 2022
What is Nissan’s e-4ORCE?
Nissan Ariya
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What is Nissan’s e-4ORCE?

The tech helping to increase comfort and control for the next generation of electric cars
21 Feb 2022
Used Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV buying guide
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Used buying guides

Used Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV buying guide

Everything you need to know about buying a secondhand Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, produced from 2014 onwards
18 Feb 2022
Vauxhall Astra hybrid review
Vauxhall Astra hybrid
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Vauxhall Astra hybrid review

A harsh ride and high price tag count against the plug-in Astra, but it look great and makes a lot of sense for company-car users
14 Feb 2022
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Designing the Nissan ARIYA from the ground up
Nissan Ariya digital model
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Designing the Nissan ARIYA from the ground up

How Nissan embraced its Japanese DNA when creating the pure-electric crossover for 2022
7 Feb 2022
Energy price cap rise: how will electric-car charging be affected?
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Energy price cap rise: how will electric-car charging be affected?

Annual home charging costs could go up by around £200 a year for the average driver following price cap rise
4 Feb 2022
How Osprey is driving EV charging growth in the UK
Osprey charging hub in Croydon
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How Osprey is driving EV charging growth in the UK

Osprey’s expansion will create more than 150 new charging hubs in the UK – here’s a look at the company and the technology it deploys
4 Feb 2022
BMW 330e Touring hybrid review
BMW 330e Touring
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BMW 330e Touring hybrid review

The 3 Series saloon is already a top pick in the plug-in hybrid company-car class – is the more practical Touring estate even better?
28 Jan 2022
BMW 545e xDrive hybrid review
BMW 545e xDrive hybrid
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BMW 545e xDrive hybrid review

Is the more powerful 545e plug-in hybrid version of the BMW 5 Series worth the extra over the standard 530e variant?
26 Jan 2022
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid review
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid
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Bentley Bentayga Hybrid review

While Bentley has made worthy updates to the interior and exterior, the second-generation Bentayga Hybrid uses the same powertrain as the previous mod…
25 Jan 2022
Audi Q8 hybrid review
Audi Q8 TFSI e
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Audi Q8 hybrid review

The most expensive Audi plug-in hybrid SUV you can buy, the Q8 TFSI e promises to be a sportier equivalent to its boxier Q7 counterpart
21 Jan 2022
Twin test: Kia EV6 vs Volkswagen ID.4 GTX
Kia EV6 vs Volkswagen ID.4 GTX
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Twin test: Kia EV6 vs Volkswagen ID.4 GTX

The sporty SUV boom continues, with two new electric entries raring to be put to the test – so can either the well tailored EV6 or landmark ID.4 GTX p…
21 Jan 2022
Ford Kuga Plug-In Hybrid review
Ford Kuga PHEV
In-depth reviews

Ford Kuga Plug-In Hybrid review

The latest Ford Kuga is available with a choice of powertrains – including a plug-in hybrid engine for the first time
12 Jan 2022
Jaguar F-Pace hybrid review
Jaguar F-Pace hybrid
In-depth reviews

Jaguar F-Pace hybrid review

Despite the extra weight of its hybrid system's batteries, the Jaguar F-Pace P400e remains one of the best cars in its class to drive – but it’s not p…
11 Jan 2022
Electric van charging guide
Volkswagen e-Transporter charging
Your questions answered

Electric van charging guide

Wondering how to charge an electric van? It's a key consideration for new and potential owners, but it's a lot easier than you might think
5 Jan 2022
Electric van payloads and driving-licence requirements
Electric van
Your questions answered

Electric van payloads and driving-licence requirements

Electric van payloads are similar to those of normal vans, but not identical. We explain everything here
5 Jan 2022
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