Volkswagen boosts range and power on the ID. Buzz Cargo with new 58kWh battery
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has given the all-electric ID. Buzz Cargo a meaningful upgrade, replacing the outgoing 59kWh battery with a new, more efficient 58kWh unit that delivers more range and more power, despite the smaller capacity.
Why the colour of your EV could affect what you pay to lease it
New data from Vehicle Data Global, which tracks vehicle features across the UK car parc, shows grey has become Britain's most popular car colour, following a run of silver, white and black since the early 2000s. Red held the top spot for...
Pod partners with Jurni Group to make home charging simple and affordable
Getting an EV set up at home just got easier. Pod has announced a new partnership with our parent company, Jurni Group, meaning DriveElectric customers now have a clear, affordable route to home charging alongside their new lease.
Meet the Range Rover GT: a new grand tourer, and it's electric
Range Rover has just confirmed its fifth member of the family, and it's one for anyone who likes their luxury quiet, quick and battery powered. Say hello to the Range Rover GT.
Volkswagen unveils the ID. Cross, a more affordable electric SUV
Volkswagen has just lifted the wraps off the ID. Cross, a new all-electric compact SUV that slots in below the VW ID.4 and brings a much lower starting price with it.
Skoda's new Camp Mode means you could sleep in the car, and actually be comfortable
With the UK enjoying a proper run of sunshine this summer, a new update from Skoda has landed at a good time. The manufacturer is rolling out Camp Mode in the MySkoda app, a feature that keeps an EV's cabin at a chosen temperature during...
The new Nissan LEAF wins 2026 Car of the Year, and is now available with a 52kWh battery
The third-generation Nissan LEAF has had quite a week. Built at Nissan's Sunderland plant, it's just taken the top prize at the Auto Express New Car Awards, winning overall Car of the Year, Small Company Car of the Year and Affordable...
The rise of Chinese electric cars in the UK: 2026 guide
Chinese electric cars have gone from a rare sight to one of the fastest-growing parts of the UK car market in just a few years.
Beat the heat: how electric vehicles handle a British summer
A UK heatwave brings out the same habits in most drivers: circling the car park for the one shaded spot, leaving the windows cracked, wondering if running the air con is worth it. If you're driving electric, several features built into most...
Škoda Peaq: the brand's first seven-seat EV
Škoda has just confirmed UK pricing for the Peaq, its new all-electric flagship SUV. It's the biggest car the brand has ever built, and the first all-electric model from Škoda with seating for seven.
