Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology review: old-fashioned 4x4 gets clean and capable electric power![Mercedes G 580 - front tracking](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--kObnkOtu--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715268627/drivingelectric/2024/05/Mercedes%20G%20580%20first%20drive.jpg)
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Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology review: old-fashioned 4x4 gets clean and capable electric power
The G 580 is the first fully-electric Mercedes G-Class, but it retains plenty of its crucial characteristics
13 May 2024
New Volvo EX60 electric SUV to replace XC60 and battle Tesla Model Y![Volvo EX60 design render (watermarked)](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--lxOrjHgJ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715608208/drivingelectric/2024/05/Volvo%20EX60%20render.jpg)
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New Volvo EX60 electric SUV to replace XC60 and battle Tesla Model Y
Volvo’s upcoming electric SUV is set to face some fierce competition, and our exclusive images show how it could look
13 May 2024
MINI Cooper review: worthy successor to a well-loved supermini![MINI Cooper SE - front tracking](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--sCAM_HmZ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715096144/drivingelectric/2024/04/2024%20MINI%20Cooper.jpg)
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MINI Cooper review: worthy successor to a well-loved supermini
The latest MINI Cooper provides all of the entertainment, quality and style that we’ve come to expect, and more
7 May 2024
Revamped BMW i4 targets executive EV top spot![BMW i4 M50 - front tracking](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--eb0qHkFH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1713970596/drivingelectric/2024/04/BMW%20i4%20M50%20facelift.jpg)
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Revamped BMW i4 targets executive EV top spot
BMW’s electric executive car has been given some mild tweaks in order to keep its younger rivals at bay
24 Apr 2024
New Tesla Model 3 Performance hopes to retake the high-performance EV exec throne![Tesla Model 3 Performance - front tracking](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--U5ZB4t4e--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1713951273/drivingelectric/2024/04/Tesla%20Model%203%20Performance.jpg)
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New Tesla Model 3 Performance hopes to retake the high-performance EV exec throne
The new fast Model 3 has been treated to a revised chassis, performance-focused tech and, of course, more power
24 Apr 2024
Porsche Macan Electric review: a great SUV and a true Porsche![Porsche Macan - front tracking](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--Ud-RZg9e--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1713885024/drivingelectric/2024/04/268518_csl5wp.jpg)
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Porsche Macan Electric review: a great SUV and a true Porsche
The new Macan has all the technology, quality and driver engagement needed to place it up with the best in its class
23 Apr 2024
B-ON Pelkan van review: plenty of space but very few creature comforts![B-ON Pelkan - front cornering](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--NkVy5Re5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1713366048/drivingelectric/2024/04/B-ON%20Pelkan%20drive.jpg)
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B-ON Pelkan van review: plenty of space but very few creature comforts
B-ON’s first-ever van offers up to 174 miles of range, 7.1 cubic metres of cargo space and some useful additional services, but it’s not exactly a del…
18 Apr 2024
Rolls-Royce Spectre review: almost the last word in fully-electric luxury![Rolls-Royce Spectre - front tracking](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--8jOtYPql--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1711473937/drivingelectric/2024-03/Rolls-Royce%20Spectre.jpg)
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Rolls-Royce Spectre review: almost the last word in fully-electric luxury
The Spectre is Rolls-Royce’s admirable first step into the world of electric cars, but it’s not quite perfect
26 Mar 2024
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review: an electric hot hatch that defies the doubters![Hyundai Ioniq 5 N - header](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--csDRVs41--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1700588917/drivingelectric/2023-11/Hyundai%20Ioniq%205%20N%20review%201_m8af7u.jpg)
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review: an electric hot hatch that defies the doubters
Hyundai has engineered the Ioniq 5 N to provide smiles for miles thanks to its blistering performance, taut handling and plenty of gadgets and feature…
20 Mar 2024
Government EV chargepoint grant extended to drivers without a driveway![Person plugging an electric car into a charger at the roadside](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--hAH-hxOk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579629772/carbuyer/charging.jpg)
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Government EV chargepoint grant extended to drivers without a driveway
New £350 grant contributes towards the purchase and installation of a chargepoint for those who don’t have private parking
19 Mar 2024
New Polestar 5 unveiled: luxury flagship to take on the mighty Tesla Model S![Polestar 5 revealed](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--6PwPevrg--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1699620699/drivingelectric/2023-11/Polestar%205%20revealed_wicpri.jpg)
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New Polestar 5 unveiled: luxury flagship to take on the mighty Tesla Model S
The Polestar 5 has officially broken cover, and it’s set to hit the road in 2025
10 Nov 2023
New Audi A6 Avant e-tron: Audi’s first all-electric estate car spotted![Audi A6 Avant e-tron spy shots](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--EH6leBQp--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1698943619/autoexpress/2023/11/Audi%20A6%20E-Tron%20Avant%20001_xb2bys.jpg)
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New Audi A6 Avant e-tron: Audi’s first all-electric estate car spotted
The new A6 Avant e-tron is set to compete with the upcoming BMW i5 Touring in the growing electric estate car market
3 Nov 2023
Electric overtakes petrol as buyers’ intended next car purchase![plugging in electric car charger](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--WRtsNVsk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1611835949/drivingelectric/DSC_5990.jpg)
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Electric overtakes petrol as buyers’ intended next car purchase
Electric cars have overtaken petrol-powered models as UK car buyers' next intended purchase for the first time, according to a study conducted by Auto…
26 Nov 2021