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.
Skoda Epiq: the brand's most affordable electric car yet, and it's now in production
Skoda has confirmed full UK pricing and specification for the new Epiq, its smallest and most affordable electric model to date, and production has now officially begun at the Volkswagen Group's plant in Pamplona, Spain. Here's everything...
AION launches in the UK: what you need to know about the new (to the UK) brand
A new name has arrived in the UK electric car market. AION, a brand you may not have heard of yet, has just opened its first dealerships and begun customer deliveries of its debut model, the AION V. Here's what it is, what it offers, and...
Ferrari Luce revealed: Ferrari's first all-electric car, and it's a proper one
Ferrari has just pulled the wraps off the Luce, its first fully electric car. It's safe to say they haven't done things by halves.
CUPRA Raval: order books are open in the UK, here's everything you need to know
CUPRA has built its reputation on doing things differently. Since launching in 2018, the Spanish brand has carved out a genuinely distinct identity in a crowded market; bold design, performance-first thinking, and an attitude that sits...
The longest range electric cars you can buy in 2026
Range is still the question everyone asks first. And honestly, that's fair — even as the UK's charging network grows, there's real comfort in knowing your car can handle a long day without needing a top-up.
The 3p per mile EV charge explained: what it is, what it'll cost you, and why it doesn't change the big picture
You may have seen headlines about a new "pay-per-mile" tax coming for electric car drivers. It's called eVED, it starts in April 2028, and yes it's real. But before you let it put you off going electric, here's exactly what it means in...
