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The short answer is: it depends on the scheme, the vehicle, and — increasingly — when you’re reading this. Electric car exemptions from urban charging zones have been progressively tightened across the UK, and what was true a few years ago may no longer apply. Here’s the current position in 2026. London Congestion Charge The […]
The case for choosing an electric vehicle as a first car has never been stronger — lower running costs, simpler mechanics, and an increasingly mature charging network. But the upfront cost of EVs has historically been a barrier, particularly for new drivers who are also absorbing the shock of insurance premiums. The good news is […]
Thinking about going electric? Before you sign anything, here’s an honest look at what an EV actually costs to own in the UK in 2026 — from purchase price and charging to insurance, depreciation, and the hidden extras nobody puts in the brochure.
The Tesla Model 3 is the Auto Express Car of the Year 2019. It is also fully electric, packed with kit and seemingly like something from the future – that you can drive pretty soon (if not now, depending on when you read this). However, does it hit all the right notes – and perhaps […]
As part of the PACE! strategic plan, Vauxhall’s Corsa-e and Grandland X PHEV will lead the British brand’s electric charge this year. Two more all-electric models will follow in 2020, including the successor to the Mokka X SUV and Vivaro van. All models are vital to Vauxhall’s ongoing reduction of CO2. By 2024, Vauxhall will […]
Following a glittering public reveal at Auto Shanghai just last month, Aston Martin’s first all-electric model – Rapide E – has wowed the crowds in gorgeous Monaco. Taking part in two dedicated on-track sessions throughout the day, the British luxury marque’s revolutionary new model was put to the test by Aston Martin works driver and […]
This is the Pininfarina Battista pure electric hypercar. It is apparently the ‘most powerful’ car to ever be designed and built in Italy. Just as impressive is the fact that in theory it’ll be totally free to use in the Ultra Low Emissions Zone of central London. For a car that can sprint from 0-60 […]
Conflicting and confusing information on the latest generation of battery electric vehicles has created a ‘knowledge gap’ for potential buyers, holding them back from choosing an EV as their next purchase, a new White Paper from the UK’s leading consumer champion and new car buying platform, What Car? has found. This is despite 2019 being […]
The all-new Kia Soul EV brings long-range, zero-tailpipe emissions power to the urban crossover class. The third globally-sold electric vehicle from Kia Motors will make its European debut at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show next month. In its third generation, Kia’s pioneering urban crossover has become more distinctive, dynamic and innovative than ever. While […]
The spark for the transition to a new era of fully electrified driving at Audi is about to fly – the e-tron SUV is now available to order in the UK today in two forms – e-tron and e-tron Launch Edition – priced at £71,490 OTR and £82,240 OTR respectively. Like no other Audi before […]