We road test the iX1 – the 100% electric version of BMW’s much improved entry-level SUV… Back in November 2022 I reviewed the impressive new third-generation BMW X1. As well as an extensive drive of a petrol model, I also got a quick whiz in a pre-production LHD pure electric …
Read More »Subaru Solterra review
We get behind the wheel of the Solterra mid-sized SUV – the first pure electric car from Subaru… The Subaru brand has a relatively low profile here in the UK. Elsewhere, in countries such as the US and Australia, the Japanese company’s cars are more appreciated and sell in much …
Read More »Lexus RZ review
Luxury brand Lexus is a little late to the party with its first purpose-built electric vehicle. So, the question is – has the RZ been worth the wait? Lexus is no stranger to electrification. After all, Toyota’s premium sister brand launched its first hybrid, the RX 400h, way back in …
Read More »Great UK attractions with EV charging points
Toyota has just launched the bZ4X – it’s first battery electric vehicle – and to celebrate it’s compiled a list of attractions that provide EV car chargers on-site, or nearby. The Toyota bZ4X SUV is a fab option for a zero-emission journey, offering a driving range of up to 317 miles with …
Read More »Toyota bZ4X review
It’s fair to say that Toyota is a little late to the EV party. Despite the fact that it was a hybrid technology pioneer 25 years ago with the Prius, it’s taken until 2022 for the Japanese giant to launch its first pure electric car in Europe. So, I guess …
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