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Policy & Incentives · 8 min read

Public EV chargers face cyber security, anti-tamper and meter rules as DfT consults

Cars & Reviews · 8 min read

Kia PV5 Passenger seven-seater gets £1,500 grant, now from £35,495

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BMW i3 UK reviews: what Autocar, Auto Express and Electrifying say about the electric 3 Series

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EV Compared ·13 November 2026 ·9 min read

New BMW i3 reviews: what UK testers say about the electric 3 Series

Autocar's first test on British roads and an Auto Express three-car comparison both landed on 10 November, after five-star reviews from Auto Express and Autotrader. Testers praise the handling, range and screens, and criticise the rear legroom, the boot and a busy ride at low speed. Here is every verdict we could read, with our own range and running cost figures against the Tesla Model 3, Mercedes C-Class Electric and Hyundai Ioniq 6.

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Used EV sales up 23% in Q3 2026 as one in 20 used buyers goes electric, but growth is slowing

SMMT says 97,625 used battery electric cars changed hands between July and September, and 2026 has already beaten last year's record total. But growth has dropped from 67% in the spring, fewer used EVs sold than in Q2, and hybrids added more cars. Here is what the figures mean if you are buying.

EV Compared ·13 November 2026 ·8 min read

EV Compared ·13 November 2026 ·9 min read

EV company cars lose 100% first-year tax relief from April 2027: what buying before 31 March saves

The 100% first-year allowance for new electric cars and chargepoints ends on 31 March 2027 for companies and 5 April 2027 for sole traders and partnerships. After that, new EVs get a 12% writing down allowance, and company car tax and employer National Insurance rise too. Here is what the timing is worth on three company cars.

Charging

Rapid charging could reach £1 per kWh in 2027, report warns: what the figure means

A campaign report says the fixed grid charge on one rapid charger has risen 616% since 2021 and will reach £77.39 a day in 2027. Its £1.03 per kWh is a modelled cost for a quiet charger, not a price list. We work out what £1 would mean per mile and who is exposed.

EV Compared ·13 November 2026 ·8 min read

BiK Rates for Electric Cars 2026/27 to 2030/31: The Full Table

An electric company car is taxed at 4% of its list price in 2026/27, and the rate rises each April to 10% in 2030/31, still far below plug-in hybrids from 2028 and petrol cars.

Guides

Electric Car Leasing Explained: PCH, PCP, Salary Sacrifice and What a Good Deal Looks Like

Leasing an electric car means paying an initial rental and a fixed monthly fee to use a new car for a set term, then handing it back, and the only fair way to compare deals is the total cost over that term.

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MHEV meaning: mild hybrid vs plug-in hybrid vs electric car explained

MHEV stands for mild hybrid electric vehicle: a petrol or diesel car with a small 48-volt motor that helps the engine but can never drive the car on electricity alone.

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Octopus car leasing review: salary sacrifice, prices and pros and cons

Octopus Electric Vehicles leases new and used electric cars from £299 a month, but the big savings come through salary sacrifice, which only works if your employer signs up.

Reeves pay-per-mile tax: what the 3p a mile EV charge from April 2028 means for you

From 1 April 2028 electric cars pay 3p a mile and plug-in hybrids 1.5p a mile in Electric Vehicle Excise Duty, on top of normal road tax, so a typical EV driver pays about £240 to £270 a year.

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Chery Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 7 review (UK): price, electric range, running costs, verdict

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is a seven-seat plug-in hybrid from £33,545 with 56 miles of official electric range, and on published data it is strong value for families who can charge at home and only need the third row now and then.

Geely EX5 review (UK): price, range, charging, verdict

The Geely EX5 is a roomy, well-equipped electric family SUV from £31,990 that suits drivers who charge at home and value space over driving fun, but UK testers find its range average and its drive forgettable.

Geely Starray review (UK): price, range, charging, verdict

The Geely Starray EM-i is a roomy, well-equipped plug-in hybrid SUV from £29,990, and the 84-mile Ultra is the version to buy, but UK testers found it dull to drive and fiddly to use.

Jaecoo 5 / E5 review (UK): price, range, charging, verdict

The Jaecoo 5 is a roomy, well-equipped small SUV, and the electric E5 gives 248 miles of WLTP range from £27,505, but testers rate its ride, handling and 80 kW charging below the best rivals.

Jaecoo 7 PHEV review (UK): price, electric range, running costs, verdict

The Jaecoo 7 plug-in hybrid gives you 56 miles of WLTP electric range, a long equipment list and a seven-year warranty for £35,170, but UK testers rate its ride and steering below rivals and its reliability record is poor so far.