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New Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric supersaloon: specs, details and prices
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New Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric supersaloon: specs, details and prices

Mercedes' rival to the Porsche Taycan Turbo and Audi RS e-tron GT makes over 750bhp and starts from £154,995
22 Dec 2021
Vauxhall Corsa-e and Mokka-e prices cut in response to grant reduction
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Vauxhall Corsa-e and Mokka-e prices cut in response to grant reduction

Vauxhall has reduced the prices of the Corsa-e and Mokka-e electric cars to ensure they remain eligible for the government’s Plug-in Car Grant
20 Dec 2021
Osprey opens London electric-car charging hub
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Osprey opens London electric-car charging hub

The new Croydon location features six charging points capable of speeds up to 175kW and is one of 150 new sites Osprey plans to open
17 Dec 2021
New Arrival Car aims to help Uber go electric
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New Arrival Car aims to help Uber go electric

UK electric-vehicle start-up Arrival has revealed its latest project: a passenger car designed specifically with the ride-hailing market in mind
16 Dec 2021
New Fiat E-Scudo electric van: prices, specs and details
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New Fiat E-Scudo electric van: prices, specs and details

The Fiat Scudo name has been revived for a new medium-size van, available with fully electric power just like its Citroen, Peugeot, Toyota and Vauxhal…
16 Dec 2021
Charging-speed increase for Volkswagen ID. electric cars on the way
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Charging-speed increase for Volkswagen ID. electric cars on the way

An over-the-air (OTA) software update coming in early 2022 will see the maximum charging speed of existing VW ID. models with the 77kWh battery increa…
15 Dec 2021
OPINION: We need more great-value electric vehicles
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OPINION: We need more great-value electric vehicles

The MG ZS EV is DrivingElectric’s Car of the Year 2022, but one thing is clear: we need more affordable electric cars
14 Dec 2021
New MG ZS EV is the 2022 DrivingElectric Car of the Year
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New MG ZS EV is the 2022 DrivingElectric Car of the Year

The electric Fiat 500, BMW iX, Citroen Ami and Hyundai Ioniq 5 were among the winners in this year’s celebration of the best electric and hybrid cars …
14 Dec 2021
2022 DrivingElectric Awards: the winners
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2022 DrivingElectric Awards: the winners

The DrivingElectric Awards recognise the best hybrid and electric cars you can buy right now, with models from MG, Skoda, Hyundai, Tesla, BMW, Mercede…
14 Dec 2021
Lexus Europe to be pure-electric by 2030
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Lexus Europe to be pure-electric by 2030

Lexus has revealed four new electric concept cars, alongside confirmation that the entirety of its European line-up will be electric-only by the end o…
14 Dec 2021
Toyota electric cars: 11 new models due by 2030
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Toyota electric cars: 11 new models due by 2030

The Japanese brand has revealed 11 new EVs in an online presentation to the world’s automotive media
14 Dec 2021
Nissan Ariya electric SUV: specs, prices and on-sale date
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Nissan Ariya electric SUV: specs, prices and on-sale date

The pure-electric ‘coupe crossover’ is available with front or four-wheel drive and offers up to 310 miles of range on a charge; prices start from £41…
10 Dec 2021
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Volkswagen ID. California: Electric camper-van version of ID. Buzz confirmed
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Volkswagen ID. California: Electric camper-van version of ID. Buzz confirmed

Volkswagen has confirmed it'll produce a 'California' camper version of its upcoming ID. Buzz electric van and minibus "in the second half of the deca…
9 Dec 2021
Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid: pictures, specs and details
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Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid: pictures, specs and details

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe has plug-in hybrid power for 375bhp and a 25-mile electric range, along with the model's customary off-road ability
7 Dec 2021
New 2022 Mazda2 Hybrid revealed as rebadged Toyota Yaris
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New 2022 Mazda2 Hybrid revealed as rebadged Toyota Yaris

Mild-hybrid Mazda2 will continue to be sold alongside Toyota-derived Mazda2 Hybrid
6 Dec 2021
Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid SUV coming to UK in 2022
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Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid SUV coming to UK in 2022

Joins Yaris Cross, C-HR, RAV4 and Highlander in brand's family SUV line-up
2 Dec 2021
Toyota Yaris hybrid gets GR Sport variant for 2022
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Toyota Yaris hybrid gets GR Sport variant for 2022

No extra power, but styling tweaks and suspension changes add a motorsport flavour to Toyota's hybrid supermini
2 Dec 2021
New hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars coming in 2022 and beyond
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New hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars coming in 2022 and beyond

If electric cars aren’t your bag, then maybe one of the many hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars coming soon will be the one for you. Here's what's on the …
1 Dec 2021
New Nissan electric cars: 15 new EVs promised by 2030; four concepts unveiled
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New Nissan electric cars: 15 new EVs promised by 2030; four concepts unveiled

Nissan has confirmed it'll launch 15 new electric cars between now and 2030, as well as unveiling a set of new electric concept cars
29 Nov 2021
Electric overtakes petrol as buyers’ intended next car purchase
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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
New Mercedes EQB seven-seater electric SUV: prices, specifications and details
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New Mercedes EQB seven-seater electric SUV: prices, specifications and details

Five to seven-seat family SUV joins Mercedes' rapidly growing line-up of zero-emissions models; priced from £52,145 in the UK
25 Nov 2021
All new homes and offices required to have EV charging points
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All new homes and offices required to have EV charging points

The government is set to confirm plans to introduce laws to ensure all new homes and office are fitted with electric-car charging points from 2022
22 Nov 2021
Volvo Concept Recharge electric SUV provides first look at brand’s future
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Volvo Concept Recharge electric SUV provides first look at brand’s future

Volvo has previously revealed that the first model to use its new electric-car platform will be an SUV, and that it's working to achieve a 621-mile ra…
17 Nov 2021
Three hydrogen-powered Renault Master LCVs to launch in 2022
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Three hydrogen-powered Renault Master LCVs to launch in 2022

The hydrogen fuel-cell version of the Renault Master large van will be joined by a chassis cab and 15-passenger city bus
16 Nov 2021
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UK government unveils 'iconic' charging-point design
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UK government unveils 'iconic' charging-point design

New charging point designed in collaboration with the Royal College of Art promises "inclusivity and ease of use"
10 Nov 2021
New 2022 Vauxhall Astra plug-in hybrid: prices, specs and on-sale date
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New 2022 Vauxhall Astra plug-in hybrid: prices, specs and on-sale date

The new Vauxhall Astra plug-in hybrid is on sale now, priced from £32,200 and featuring a revised, simpler trim-level structure than before
9 Nov 2021
Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid gains new Platinum Edition trim level
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Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid gains new Platinum Edition trim level

New special edition adds a range of popular options as standard, along with visual enhancements
8 Nov 2021
Ford F-100 Eluminator: classic pickup electric conversion showcases 'crate motor'
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Ford F-100 Eluminator: classic pickup electric conversion showcases 'crate motor'

Ford has converted a classic pickup to electric power using the Mustang Mach-E GT's drivetrain – and will make the same solution available to customer…
4 Nov 2021
New 2022 Audi A8 plug-in hybrid executive limousine unveiled
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New 2022 Audi A8 plug-in hybrid executive limousine unveiled

The plug-in hybrid BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class rival gets updated styling and infotainment for 2022
2 Nov 2021
Over half of UK councils spent nothing on charging points in the last year
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Over half of UK councils spent nothing on charging points in the last year

Nearly two-thirds of councils also received complaints about electric-car infrastructure, according to Freedom of Information requests
28 Oct 2021
New 2021 Peugeot e-Partner electric van: prices, specs, details and pictures
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New 2021 Peugeot e-Partner electric van: prices, specs, details and pictures

The new Peugeot e-Partner electric van is a sister model to the Citroen e-Berlingo and Vauxhall Combo-e; it's on sale now, priced from
21 Oct 2021
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV: single-motor version on sale now
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2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV: single-motor version on sale now

Volvo has introduced a new single-motor version of its electric SUV, available in two trim levels and with prices starting from £48,300
20 Oct 2021
OPINION: ZEV mandate may not be needed – but grant funding is vital
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OPINION: ZEV mandate may not be needed – but grant funding is vital

Recent growth makes government sales targets for electric cars seem almost unnecessary, but the Net Zero Strategy is good news for current and prospec…
19 Oct 2021
Tesla Model Y electric SUV now on sale in the UK
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Tesla Model Y electric SUV now on sale in the UK

Almost three years after its debut, the Tesla Model 3’s more practical sister car is coming to the UK, with prices starting from £54,990 and first del…
15 Oct 2021
2021 Fiat 500 electric city car: prices, specs and new limited-edition model
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2021 Fiat 500 electric city car: prices, specs and new limited-edition model

The special-edition Fiat (500)RED is available as a hatchback or convertible, with prices starting from £22,995 after the plug-in car grant
14 Oct 2021
UK’s EV charging network failing to provide equal access for disabled drivers
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UK’s EV charging network failing to provide equal access for disabled drivers

Lack of accessibility to charging points may be in breach of equality laws according to new campaign, with the UK's Blue Badge holders at risk of bein…
13 Oct 2021
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