Tag Archives: EV

We get behind the wheel of Mazda’s second all-electric model – the 6e fastback Mazda has carved out a niche for itself over the past decade or so, producing a range of distinctively stylish cars that are engaging to drive and nudging premium quality in many cases. It took a …

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has officially debuted its 1,500kW Flash Charging technology in the UK. Capable of adding hundreds of miles of range to an EV in just five minutes, the game-changing technology is another significant breakthrough in BYD’s aim to break down the final barriers to electric car …

We test drive a new car from a new brand – the all-electric Xpeng G6 mid-sized electric SUV Xpeng, one of the latest EV brands from China to reach the UK, has its work cut out. Just for starters, its new family SUV is pitched against the Tesla Model Y …

We get behind the wheel of the award-winning all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA When you get your hands on a car that’s just been crowned European Car of the Year, you expect something special. After all, it is the first time in more than 50 years that Mercedes-Benz has won the ECOTY …

We road test the first model from a Chinese brand new to the UK – the Geely EX5 mid-sized electric SUV You may be unfamiliar with the name Geely, but the automotive giant’s other big-name badges include Volvo, Lotus, Smart and LEVC, which builds electric black taxis. In terms of …

We get behind the wheel of the Changan Deepal S05 – another all-electric, mid-sized SUV from China Changan is a little late to the party here in the UK, but it’s by no means the last Chinese brand to launch here. Back home, it’s quite the opposite because Changan is …

The all-electric BMW iX3 has been named World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle 2026 by an international jury of 98 motoring journalists from 33 countries. Second place in the prestigious contest went to the Nissan Leaf, built at the Japanese giant’s Sunderland plant. The BMW iX3’s win …

We get behind the wheel of the all-electric Toyota C-HR+ mid-sized SUV Appearances can be deceptive. Never more so than with the all-new C-HR+ – Toyota’s latest EV. At first glance, it looks like the popular Toyota C-HR (Coupe-High Rider). On sale since 2017, and now in its second generation, …

Daniel Craig is helping to launch Denza in Europe – Chinese automotive giant BYD’s new premium brand. The former James Bond will become the face of the TV commercials and marketing materials for several key Denza vehicles being launched this year. Denza’s first European model launch, for its flagship Z9GT …

We get to grips with the car that heralds a new era for German car giant BMW This mid-sized SUV is so much more than just the second-generation BMW iX3. It couldn’t be more different to its predecessor. Don’t get me wrong, the original iX3 (unveiled in 2021) was a …