We road test the distinctive MG4 hatchback – not only is it a great value electric vehicle, but it delivers a surprisingly engaging drive… You’ve got to hand it to MG Motor – a car maker that continues to defy the cynics with its blend of award-winning, reasonably-priced models that …
Read More »Tesla leading the electric vehicle charge across Europe
Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 were the most popular new pure electric vehicles sold in Europe during 2022, according to new figures released by automotive analysists JATO Dynamics. Registrations of the Tesla Model Y SUV exceeded 137,000, while the US manufacturer registered 91,500 Model 3 saloons. The success of …
Read More »Can you identify a tyre’s crucial ‘load rating’?
Only 6% of motorists in the UK are able to correctly identify a tyre’s load rating, according to a survey commissioned by Apollo Tyres. The load rating signifies the maximum weight of the vehicle that can safely use the tyre, so choosing a tyre with an unsuitable load rating can …
Read More »‘Dual fuel’ owners opt for electric over ICE for most journeys
Around a third of electric vehicle drivers run a petrol or diesel vehicle too, according to new research. What’s more, the research from leading EV charge point mapping service Zap-Map, suggests that electric is chosen for the vast majority of journeys by ‘dual fuel’ drivers. The type of journey electric …
Read More »Luxury London hotel treat for electric car drivers
We put the Royal Lancaster’s ‘Plug In, Switch Off & Recharge’ package to the test… If you’re planning a trip to the capital and you drive an electric vehicle, there’s a new way to make your stay greener and more restful. The iconic Royal Lancaster London, which overlooks Hyde Park …
Read More »Polestar UK opens new HQ at Bicester Heritage
Swedish electric performance car brand Polestar has opened its new head office at the Bicester Heritage complex in north Oxfordshire. A new Polestar Space based in the same two-storey building will open in January 2023. The Polestar Space will be located on the ground floor and offer a welcoming environment …
Read More »Meet the Munro – ‘the world’s most capable all-electric 4×4’
Scotland’s only volume production car company has unveiled its first vehicle – the Munro Mk_1. Designed, engineered, and built in Britain, Munro Vehicles claims it’s “the world’s most capable all-electric 4×4”. The first light vehicle to enter production in Scotland in more than four decades (the last was the Talbot …
Read More »Top 10 Christmas markets for EV drivers
England’s best Christmas markets for electric vehicle drivers have been revealed in a new study, according to new research. With Christmas market stalls being readied across the country, Peugeot UK researched which markets most suitable for EV drivers. Manchester Christmas Market topped the rankings, followed by Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market …
Read More »MG5 EV review
We road test the facelifted MG5 – currently the only fully electric estate car on sale in the UK… Cards on table time – I’m a big fan of the MG5 EV. When I reviewed the original version in 2021, I concluded that it “may not be the sexiest estate …
Read More »ORA Funky Cat review
We road test the first car from a new brand to the UK – the ORA Funky Cat EV… With its cool name and retro looks, this affordable electric hatchback is our introduction to ORA – one of five brands owned by Chinese car giant, Great Wall Motor. Founded in …
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