Deals
Best EV lease deals this month: family SUVs from £279 a month
Leasing remains the cheapest route into a new electric SUV. Here are the standout offers worth signing this month, the small print to watch, and how to compare deals properly.
Analysis Inside Britain's £1.2bn gigafactory gamble, and the EVs it will power
The UK's largest battery plant breaks ground this summer. We report on who is building it, which carmakers are lined up, and whether the industrial bet can pay off.
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Reviews
Kia EV3 review: the small electric SUV that finally gets the basics right
Charging
National Grid confirms 6,000 new rapid chargers for motorway network by 2027
Policy
Treasury reviews road-pricing plans as fuel-duty receipts fall
Charging
Why public charging prices are finally starting to fall, and where
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Cars
Renault 5 E-Tech undercuts rivals with sub-£23,000 UK launch price
Renault's reborn supermini lands in Britain cheaper than expected, putting real pressure on a market crowded with pricier rivals. We break down the trims, range, and who it is really for.
Cars
Volkswagen ID.2 prototype driven: the £22k people's EV takes shape
Our first time behind the wheel of VW's long-promised affordable electric hatchback ahead of its 2026 showroom debut. Range, pricing, specs and what it is really like to drive.
Policy
ZEV mandate 2026: what the revised targets mean for car buyers
Carmakers must hit higher electric sales quotas this year. Here is how the rules translate into discounts, waiting lists and model availability for UK buyers.
Vans
Ford E-Transit Custom gains bigger battery and 209-mile range
The UK's best-selling van goes further on a charge. We assess what the bigger battery means for tradespeople, payload, charging speed, and the case for switching from diesel.
Charging
Home charger grants return for flat owners and renters
The reinstated EV chargepoint grant covers up to £350 of installation costs. We explain who qualifies, how to apply, and which chargers are eligible under the updated rules.
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Battery prices fall below $100/kWh: the tipping point for cheaper EVs
Cell costs have crossed a long-anticipated threshold. We look at which models could see price cuts first, what it means for buyers, and how soon cheaper EVs will actually arrive in UK showrooms.
Charging
Tested: the fastest 10-80% rapid charge of any car on sale in 2026
We took five flagship EVs to the same 350kW charger to see which really delivers on its headline figures. The results reveal big gaps between claimed and real-world charging speeds.
Policy
Councils pledge 100,000 on-street chargers for terraced-house drivers
A new local-authority funding round targets the households that have been left behind by the charging rollout. We explain how the scheme works, which streets qualify, and what drivers need to do.
Cars
Hyundai Ioniq 9 first drive: the seven-seat electric SUV done properly
Spacious, comfortable and seriously efficient, Hyundai's biggest EV yet aims squarely at the family market. After driving it in the UK, we explain who it suits and where rivals still have an edge.