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Nissan Leaf crowned Britain’s most iconic electric car
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Nissan Leaf crowned Britain’s most iconic electric car

A DrivingElectric survey has revealed the Nissan Leaf is officially the most recognisable electric car on sale
17 Apr 2020
Lexus LC 500h updated for 2020
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Lexus LC 500h updated for 2020

The Lexus LC 500h hybrid coupe has been updated for 2020, with revised suspension and improved connectivity options
9 Apr 2020
Volvo S90 updated for 2020: now hybrid-only
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Volvo S90 updated for 2020: now hybrid-only

The Volvo S90 is now only available in T8 'Recharge' plug-in hybrid guise, priced from £55,180
9 Apr 2020
Skoda Citigoᵉ iV: prices, specs and details
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Skoda Citigoᵉ iV: prices, specs and details

The electric Skoda Citigo boasts 170 miles of range and is priced from £17,495, but the initial UK allocation of 400 cars is sold out
8 Apr 2020
Options are inevitable, but don’t make charging essentials one of them
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Options are inevitable, but don’t make charging essentials one of them

It's not the need to make it cheaper so much as the need to make it simpler that should encourage brands to make charging hardware standard
7 Apr 2020
Ford offers coronavirus cashback and payment holiday on new-car sales
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Ford offers coronavirus cashback and payment holiday on new-car sales

Combined sales and finance measures to relieve financial pressure and reassure buyers amid coronavirus outbreak
7 Apr 2020
Tesla builds ventilators to help fight coronavirus
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Tesla builds ventilators to help fight coronavirus

Ventilators are being built built using Tesla Model 3 parts to help frontline health workers fight the coronavirus pandemic
6 Apr 2020
Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV plug-in hybrid on sale now
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Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV plug-in hybrid on sale now

New plug-in hybrid Kia Ceed SW family car gets 29-mile electric range, priced from £29,995
6 Apr 2020
Kia XCeed PHEV plug-in hybrid: prices, spec and release date
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Kia XCeed PHEV plug-in hybrid: prices, spec and release date

New plug-in hybrid version of the XCeed arrives, offering just over 36 miles of all-electric range
6 Apr 2020
Electric Hyundai Prophecy concept points to new flagship saloon
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Electric Hyundai Prophecy concept points to new flagship saloon

New details and images of the Hyundai Prophecy concept show the brand’s vision for its forthcoming electric cars in the form of a ‘halo’ saloon
3 Apr 2020
Buyacar offers free delivery for NHS staff and key workers
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Buyacar offers free delivery for NHS staff and key workers

DrivingElectric sister site Buyacar “doubles down” to help key workers stay mobile in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
3 Apr 2020
Tesla could offer contactless test drives in UK once coronavirus restrictions have eased
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Tesla could offer contactless test drives in UK once coronavirus restrictions have eased

Contactless test-drive arrangements are already being used in China as lockdowns lift
3 Apr 2020
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Car manufacturers ask European Commission to alter CO2 targets in light of coronavirus
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Car manufacturers ask European Commission to alter CO2 targets in light of coronavirus

Carmakers are requesting that the European Commission "delay the application of certain rules" relating to CO2 emissions in the wake of coronavirus sh…
2 Apr 2020
The future of electric-car batteries, according to Mercedes
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The future of electric-car batteries, according to Mercedes

From solid-state to organic batteries, Mercedes’ head of battery research describes how the technology could evolve over the next 20 years
2 Apr 2020
Mercedes plans 'compostable' electric-car battery
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Mercedes plans 'compostable' electric-car battery

Super-ecological, graphene-based battery could be a reality in 15-20 years
1 Apr 2020
AIWAYS U5: electric SUV now open for orders in Europe
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AIWAYS U5: electric SUV now open for orders in Europe

China's AIWAYS U5 electric SUV is now open for orders in the European market, with deliveries expected by August
1 Apr 2020
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin construction continues despite coronavirus
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Tesla Gigafactory Berlin construction continues despite coronavirus

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic can't stop the Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin, as construction continues apace
31 Mar 2020
Audi e-tron Sportback 2020: specs, prices and on-sale date
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Audi e-tron Sportback 2020: specs, prices and on-sale date

New Audi e-tron Sportback electric coupe SUV is on sale now, priced from £79,900
31 Mar 2020
MG offers free use of ZS EVs for NHS coronavirus response
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MG offers free use of ZS EVs for NHS coronavirus response

Up to 100 MG ZS EV electric SUVs to be made available for free NHS use for six months
25 Mar 2020
Aston Martin reveals new V6 plug-in hybrid powertrain
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Aston Martin reveals new V6 plug-in hybrid powertrain

New Aston Martin plug-in hybrid set-up will feature in a range of forthcoming sports cars
25 Mar 2020
New electric cars 2021 - page 2
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New electric cars 2021 - page 2

Carmakers are pressing ahead with new electric cars and we're seeing new models arrive all the time. Here's what's coming soon...
22 Mar 2020
New electric cars 2021 - page 3
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New electric cars 2021 - page 3

Carmakers are pressing ahead with new electric cars and we're seeing new models arrive all the time. Here's what's coming soon...
22 Mar 2020
New electric cars 2021 - page 4
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New electric cars 2021 - page 4

Carmakers are pressing ahead with new electric cars and we're seeing new models arrive all the time. Here's what's coming soon...
22 Mar 2020
New electric cars 2021 - page 5
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New electric cars 2021 - page 5

Carmakers are pressing ahead with new electric cars and we're seeing new models arrive all the time. Here's what's coming soon...
22 Mar 2020
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New electric cars 2021 - page 6
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New electric cars 2021 - page 6

Carmakers are pressing ahead with new electric cars and we're seeing new models arrive all the time. Here's what's coming soon...
22 Mar 2020
New electric cars 2021 - page 7
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New electric cars 2021 - page 7

Carmakers are pressing ahead with new electric cars and we're seeing new models arrive all the time. Here's what's coming soon...
22 Mar 2020
New electric cars 2021
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New electric cars 2021

Carmakers are pressing ahead with new electric cars and we're seeing new models arrive all the time. Here's what's coming soon...
22 Mar 2020
Volkswagen e-BULLI previews electric T1 conversion
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Volkswagen e-BULLI previews electric T1 conversion

VW launches eClassics division to convert and build retro vans with modern electric car technology
20 Mar 2020
DrivingElectric magazine: new issue on shelves now
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DrivingElectric magazine: new issue on shelves now

MINI Electric driven, plus petrol and diesel plug-in test, company-car tax savings, electric Nissan racing car and more
18 Mar 2020
Renault, MG, Peugeot and DS top up UK Plug-in Car Grant
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Renault, MG, Peugeot and DS top up UK Plug-in Car Grant

The UK Plug-in Car Grant has been slashed, but various manufacturers will make up the difference if you buy an electric car before the end of March
17 Mar 2020
Opinion: the UK government has done the right thing with the plug-in car grant
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Opinion: the UK government has done the right thing with the plug-in car grant

Reducing the grant to £3,000 and excluding more expensive cars makes a lot of sense for encouraging mainstream take-up of electric cars
12 Mar 2020
Mercedes eVito Tourer electric minibus announced
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Mercedes eVito Tourer electric minibus announced

Mercedes has revealed full details of its eVito Tourer electric minibus, offering up to nine seats
10 Mar 2020
Fiat Centoventi: 'electric Panda' confirmed for production
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Fiat Centoventi: 'electric Panda' confirmed for production

A production version of Fiat’s Panda-inspired electric concept car is in the works; set to join new 500 in the range
5 Mar 2020
New Mercedes GLA hybrid: prices, spec and on-sale date for 250 e plug-in
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New Mercedes GLA hybrid: prices, spec and on-sale date for 250 e plug-in

Mercedes GLA 250 e plug-in hybrid SUV arrives with 215bhp power output and 38-mile electric range
3 Mar 2020
Tesla Model 3 Track Pack revealed
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Tesla Model 3 Track Pack revealed

The Tesla Model 3 Performance is now available with a 'Track Pack', adding special wheels, brakes and Michelin tyres
3 Mar 2020
Honda Insight vs Toyota Prius: original hybrid legends head-to-head
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Honda Insight vs Toyota Prius: original hybrid legends head-to-head

We bring the original versions of the Prius and Insight together to celebrate the cars that pioneered hybrid technology
20 Feb 2020
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