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Iran conflict triggers surge in EV demand - here's what to know before swapping to

Petrol prices are soaring and buying a used EV has never looked more tempting to keep costs down. So here are 10 second-hand EV buyers for less than £10k.

The AA's latest EV readiness Index shows that British drivers are more open to getting an EV especially due to low used prices,

Owners of EVs are already able to fit devices that effectively pause their car's mileage when they're being driven.

Are car makers REALLY selling enough EVs to meet Labour's green targets?

It will blow existing electric rivals - like the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 3 - out of the water and is expected to gazump the range of the forthcoming 435-mile C-Class EQ from biggest rival, Mercedes-Benz.

Changan is the Chinese car maker with a strong base already in Europe. But you've probably never heard of it. Can its Deepal S05 crack the increasingly competitive UK market?

Unveiling its latest model this month, bosses say it will 'redefine the grand limousine' by switching from its traditional saloons to an all-new van-based platform.

On sale now ahead of first deliveries from April, the smart DS No8 is a sophisticated new arrival. It exudes real character, standing out from the current crop of copycat EVs.

Major shopping centre to become Britain's largest electric car charging hub

The Denza Z9GT, made by Chinese carmaker BYD, can power up its battery from 10 per cent to 70 per cent in five minutes and to 97 per cent in 12 minutes.

With the Chinese car maker already having a strong footprint of undercutting European competition, the A05 looks set to follow in these tyre tracks.

China's first five-minute charge EV is coming to the UK: Meet the Denza Z9GT

Solid state batteries are seen as the key to unlocking incredible performance from EVs and overcome many - if not all - hurdles preventing the mass transition to electric cars.

More than 20 new electric cars have seen their winter range performance put to the world's largest independent real-world test. So, which EVs hold their range and which lose it?

Car makers call for urgent review of EV sales targets as demand wanes - but ministers say

The Renault Group owns Renault, Alpine and Dacia - and it has big expansion plans. Here's what you need to know about the 'futuREady' strategy and the EVs it will deliver.

The devices can deliver charging speeds of up to 1,500kW - three times faster than the most powerful EV chargers currently available in the UK.

Would you REALLY save money by switching to an electric car?

Inspection of hundreds of EV charging points found that 31.5% were either overestimating or underestimating how much energy was being transferred to electric cars.

A landmark ruling by the First-Tier Tribunal Tax Chamber has been handed down that would apply just 5% VAT to EV public charging instead of 20% currently.

Has the UK just hit a major EV tipping point? There are almost twice as many public

Volvo has initiated the recall of more than 40,000 examples of the EX30 worldwide after identifying a very small number of instances of batteries overheating, potentially resulting in fires.

The scheme is only open to people who live in rented properties, own flats, run businesses or occupy houses without driveways.

MG puts two cheap EV hatchbacks on sale at the same time - but which one should you buy?

Lamborghini has moved away from electric vehicles, culling its forthcoming Lanzador EV opting instead for a plug-in hybrid model due to 'very limited demand.'

Tesla is on a cheaper car crusade and its latest model to be introduced at a lower price is the new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y which comes with 383 miles of range.

How much battery capacity have used electric cars in Britain lost over the years? A new

A report by Auto Trader highlighted Scotland and south-west England as 'in danger of being left behind' in the UK's transition to electric motoring.

The EV5 is available in three generously stocked trim levels and much of its hi-spec kit has trickled down from the vastly bigger and more expensive EV9.

How the Renault 5 became the electric car Britain REALLY wants to buy

Tesla will cease making its Model X SUV and Model S saloon in the next few months as it pivots towards robots, self-driving taxis and AI.

Ohne home charging provider asked customers to take part in a Crowdflex energy trial to earn rewards and help grid demand. In 13 months EV 20,000 customers saved a combined £750k.

Seven EVs now claim to cover more than 450 miles on one charge - could 1,000 miles soon be

Data provided by the DVSA shows that five of the 10 motors with the worst first MOT pass rates last year are EVs.

Ford has laid bare the full scale of the tariff damage battering its business after posting the biggest quarterly loss in its history.

The first 500-mile EV has arrived: Volvo EX60 can go from Fulham to Frankfurt on a single

Just 718 Teslas were registered last month compared to 1,326 BYD EVs. This came amidst a difficult January for the new car market, which saw EV sales fall flat.

Just 29,654 EVs were sold last month, which is only 20 more battery cars than were registered in January 2025.

Volvo tells customers to not charge their electric SUVs above 70% due to battery 'fire

Jaguar has moved to quash rumours that it is considering a U-turn on its all-electric reboot by releasing images of its forthcoming luxury four-door GT being tested.

A lack of council and central government funding for EV charge points is stalling EV charging network rollout, research shows.

We drive the cheapest Tesla Model Y - can the new £42k 'Standard' fix the brand's

Electric car owners saw even more value fall out of their vehicles last year as used prices continued to plummet due to sizable new model discounts, increased supply and limited demand.

The chargers represent a huge step forward in terms of shortening EV charging times, with compatible cars able to add 250 miles to a battery in just five minutes.

I've driven the Chinese EVs taking Britain by storm... here are the best five - and one to

The compact electric vehicle was China's most popular new model in 2025, with the company selling 465,775 examples in the calendar year.

The German Government will discount the price of new electric and plug-in hybrid cars to boost sales - and the savings are significantly larger than those Britons are being offered.

Electric cars will overtake number of diesels on our roads by 2030, says new analysis
With sales of new diesels shrinking significantly since the 2015 emissions cheating scandal and the Government introducing binding EV sales targets between now and 2035 to increase uptake, a think tank has projected that battery models will overtake the traditional fuel type sooner than you might expect. Registered diesel cars on the road fell to 9.9million in June last year, which is 21% down on the diesel peak of 12.4million motors, the report found. In contrast, there are believed to be approximately 1.7 million EVs registered today. However, despite this sizable gap in the number of cars on the road, EV-promoting think tank New AutoMotive has calculated that - based on continued declines in sales of new diesel cars and the growth of the EV market - electric vehicle numbers will overtake diesels by 2030.

On average, EV batteries lose just over 2% of their capacity a year, a new study has found. But there is a detrimental impact to battery lifespan for those who regularly use rapid and ultra-rapid chargers.

A study by AutoTrader has found that less than half of sub-£40k households are considering an EV as their next car, with price still the biggest hurdle.

Best used electric cars for less than £10,000 with a decent range: Our EV expert reveals

Tina and John Griffin were stuck when the severe storm knocked out the power in their area earlier this month, leaving them without electricity. But their Renault 5 EV came to the rescue...

A £45,000 electric Mercedes-Benz that can cover almost 500 miles between charges has picked up the first major car award of the year.

Rachel Reeves set to cut VAT on public electric car charging to offset fears over

The European Commission has published guidance that would see Chinese EV makers set minimum prices for their electric vehicles.

The Romanian budget brand's new £15,000 EV will be revealed soon and will share a platform with the Renault Twingo.

Most affordable Tesla yet: Struggling US EV maker launches cut-price Model 3 Standard

The Korean brand is the latest to launch a new compact-size electric car with a low start price. Here's what we know about it so far.

Only 628 public chargers were installed in December, taking the total added last year to 14,097, according to industry group Zapmap. That was 30 per cent down on 2024.

Ten of the most loved cars that are going electric in 2026

The full reveal will happen on 21 January but here's what we know.

The SUV is expected to be produced at Honda's Ohio factory and shares much of its styling with the clean - and somewhat clinical - Afeela 1 saloon, which enters production in the US shortly.

The most and least reliable electric cars named and shamed

Peugeot is trying to catch the premium electric SUV buyer with its Dual Motor e-3008 model. But with a £50k-plus price tag for a car with only over 300 miles of range, is it really a family buy?

Under the scheme, called eVED, drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids will pay an annual fee based on how many miles they drive.

Jaguar boss says the car maker is '100% committed to its electric future' - we take a ride in the £140k Grand Tourer that triggers its switch to EVs

MG has launched a more premium, slightly more expensive large family SUV. The S6 EV has a range of 329 miles and costs from just under £38k. Is it a step up for MG buyers?

With the car giant posting a record net loss of £3.8bn last year and the plant receiving a £450m overhaul, its future - and that of its 6,000 workforce - rely on it being a success.

Should friends and family who charge their EVs at your house pay for the electricity they

From the end of January Octopus's Intelligent Go tariff that offers cheap off-peak rates will be automatically time-limited to six hours.

The Tesla Model Y rival is not just cheaper to buy but can charge from 10-80% in less than a quarter of an hour.

Would it be cheaper for you to run an electric or petrol car with pay-per-mile EV tax?

With batteries adding additional bulk, there have been growing concerns that EVs pose a greater risk to pedestrians. A University of Leeds study has analysed UK crash data to find the answers.

Today Ford and Renault have announced a 'strategic partnership' which will see Ford use Renault's Ampere EV platform to build two affordable EVs.

Most electric car drivers are happy with their motor... and only 3% would go back to

Tesla has brought its Model Y Standard - a more 'affordable' entry-level version of the SUV - to the UK. It's on sale now, with deliveries expected from February.

Citroen has reinvented the multi-purpose 'people mover' for the 21st century with its six-seater Elo electric vehicle which will debut in the New Year at Brussels Motor Show.

Jaguar reveals 'London Red' Type 00 EV available to buy in the summer... just a day after

The deceleration in appetite for new battery cars was triggered by reports emerging ahead of the Budget last month.

A new survey by car buying platform What Car? has found out which EV home chargers are rated the best and worst by EV owners. We reveal the rankings.

After Budget bombshell of pay-per-mile tax on electric cars, ROB HULL asks: does the

The DfT said the Mini Countryman, Alpine A290 and Renault 4 and 5 EV have all met its stringent sustainability criteria and will be awarded a £3,750 discount.

I certainly found it to be a smartly turned-out car - but more a sophisticated cruiser than a bruiser.

Is pay-per-mile tax on EVs a good move and will it be rolled out to petrol cars too? Road

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Having scrutinised the consultation document on eVED, I've identified five huge problems the Government faces when it intends to levy pay-per-mile taxation on EVs from 2028...

At the same time the Chancellor announced a controversial pay-per-mile tax on EVs, she's sought to keep demand ticking over by announcing new incentives for zero emission cars.

Pay-per-mile tax for electric cars from 2028 CONFIRMED in the Budget: EV owners tell us

The 'EV Tax Rebate' offer is available for two of its electric cars in an effort to counter the new eVED pay-per-mile EV tax raid announced by the Chancellor in the Budget.

A survey of car buyers has revealed the immediate and devastating impact a pay-per-mile scheme on EVs could have on electric car sales.

EV ownership is rising, but so too are the number of fines drivers are receiving for wrongly parking in an EV bay or overstaying their welcome. Here are six tips to avoid a £70 PCN.

The Chancellor is still expected to announce a controversial pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles in the Budget on Wednesday.

Porsche's new Cayenne Electric is its most powerful road car EVER - here's five things you need to know about it

Electric vehicle prices have been falling for three years, but they have just started to stabilise and, in some cases, are starting to creep up again.

The Leaf is only the fourth electric car to receive the tier 1 amount, which awards manufacturers of sustainably produced EVs with the biggest taxpayer-backed savings.

Pay-per-mile tax explained: How does road pricing work, is it a 'fair' system and what

The electric car charging operators that drivers rate most - and the ones they say you

Back in February, This is Money recommended EV owners use a loophole to delay first-time car tax payments by 12 months - and MANY did.

Drivers in Central London will be required to fork out £18 per day from 2 January 2026 when the charge increases from £15, Transport for London announced on Thursday.

Which EVs have been discounted by the Government? Every model that qualifies for the

The EX5 has an over-reliance on the touch screen and a tendency to 'nanny' the driver with warnings and alerts.

Peugeot has revealed its new Polygon Concept car and the tiny EV has a Hypersquare steering wheel and is built for personalisation. Here's everything we know so far....

One in 25 used cars bought this summer were electric as second-hand EV market grows

Famous for surviving an extreme destruction test at the hands of Top Gear some 20 years ago, a ninth-generation example with electric power has been revealed.

Citroen's e-C5 Aircross Long Range has been awarded the Government's higher band discount. The EV has a range of 422 miles on a single charge.

I bought an EV to save money but it's costing me HUNDREDS more than running a diesel car -

New figures released by the Department for Transport show that 15,979 public chargepoints have been installed since October 2024.

The What Car? Used Car of the Year has been revealed... and It's an EV. Dating back 47 years, this is the first time the award has been handed to a battery-powered vehicle.

China's smash hit cheap G-Wagon: The £22k electric ICaur V23 is a mini SUV that could be

Volvo's rejoined the saloon market with a premium EV offering - the ES90. Will this EV with over 400 miles of range and a luxurious interior steal SUV sales? Freda Lewis-Stempel reviews it.

The five-door city hatchback is a mere 3.75 metres long - only a fraction bigger than a Fiat 500 - and is Renault's antidote to the flood of cheap Chinese imports.

Electric vehicle charging point installation stalls

The Nissan Leaf started EV uptake. But it got left behind - until now that is. It's back for a third-generation and we test drove it on its launch to find out if its back to being a leading EV.

The cars are not the issue - the national charging network is. And the nightmare I recently endured shows it's still not fit for purpose.

EV charging cable theft: The rise of organised crime that could hit the brakes on EV

Hyundai has converted an Inster EV into a dining experience on wheels for one day only next week in Soho, London where people can eat the best of Korean cuisine - and sit in a tiny restaurant.

Analysis of average running costs has calculated that the average EV owner spends £1,351 per year, while the driver of a conventional unleaded car forks out £1,720.

Dacia reveals the Hipster! Striking new 'people's car' will cost under £12,000 - and fit

It is the first car manufacturer to publicly trial an EV battery passport to improve trust in battery health.

EVs were snapped up in record numbers in September as the Government's Electric Car Grant boosted sales. Some 20,000 people have benefitted from the grant so far the DfT says.

Citroen e-C5 Aircross review: Is it really the 'most practical, comfortable and high-tech

It comes following years of promises from Elon Musk to debut a cheaper car to appeal to more cost-conscious customers.

Three in ten people say they would avoid owning an EV if they had to walk more than 10 minutes to the nearest public charger. But analysis has found that the UK average is longer than that.

Toyota builds $10bn mini city of the future where 2,000 employees will move in to test EVs, robot pets and self-flying taxis

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said it was the best month on record for battery electric vehicles which accounted for 23.3 per cent of registrations.

Ford has turned an e-Transit van into an infrared sauna on wheels. Is this the future of EVs where they're made for outdoor enthusiasts? Freda Lewis-Stempel finds out..

More than a tribute act: Nissan's electric Micra is a carbon copy of the best EV on sale -

Stellantis has developed a new integrated battery system for its electric cars which the car giant claims will make them cheaper for customers to buy.

Drivers are being put off the idea of owning an EV because of 'myths' about range anxiety, high vehicle prices and steep charging costs, according to a new report.

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