Iconic Ford Capri to be reborn as all-electric coupe-SUV![Ford Capri spy shot](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--N_9TyfMi--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1699635338/drivingelectric/2023-11/Ford Capri spy shots 004_j5nlg3.jpg)
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Iconic Ford Capri to be reborn as all-electric coupe-SUV
The new Capri will use the same MEB platform as Ford Explorer and Volkswagen ID.4
10 Nov 2023
Vauxhall Combo Electric gets sharp new look and range boost for 2024![New Vauxhall Combo Electric](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--pir089w5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1699636510/drivingelectric/2023-11/Vauxhall Combo Electric 001_ywtgdb.jpg)
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Vauxhall Combo Electric gets sharp new look and range boost for 2024
The small electric van now sports Vauxhall’s signature ‘Vizor’ grille and offers 205-mile range
10 Nov 2023
New Polestar 5 unveiled: luxury flagship to take on the mighty Tesla Model S![Polestar 5 revealed](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--6PwPevrg--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1699620699/drivingelectric/2023-11/Polestar 5 revealed_wicpri.jpg)
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New Polestar 5 unveiled: luxury flagship to take on the mighty Tesla Model S
The Polestar 5 has officially broken cover, and it’s set to hit the road in 2025
10 Nov 2023
New Volkswagen ID.7 brings the fight to the Tesla Model 3![New Volkswagen ID.7](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--mcM6sFlL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1699535449/autoexpress/2023/11/Volkswagen ID.7.jpg)
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New Volkswagen ID.7 brings the fight to the Tesla Model 3
Volkswagen’s new flagship EV will eventually offer up to 430 miles of range, but not just yet
9 Nov 2023
New Peugeot E-Rifter electric seven-seater makes practicality look (a bit) sexy![Peugeot E-Rifter DrivingElectric 2023](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--FRHwNC4r--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1699290542/carbuyer/2023/11/2024 facelifted Peugeot E-Rifter-2.jpg)
![Peugeot E-Rifter DrivingElectric 2023](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--FRHwNC4r--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1699290542/carbuyer/2023/11/2024 facelifted Peugeot E-Rifter-2.jpg)
New Peugeot E-Rifter electric seven-seater makes practicality look (a bit) sexy
Peugeot’s electric people carrier gets new look and slight specification bump for 2024
7 Nov 2023
Renault Megane E-Tech review![Renault Megane E-Tech](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--PWG51SOs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1674665221/drivingelectric/2023-01/Renault Megane E-Tech UK 002_y9wltd.jpg)
![Renault Megane E-Tech](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--PWG51SOs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1674665221/drivingelectric/2023-01/Renault Megane E-Tech UK 002_y9wltd.jpg)
Renault Megane E-Tech review
Comfortable, refined and with one of the best infotainment systems in the business: there’s a lot to like about Renault’s electric family car
13 Sep 2023
What is fast charging? What is rapid charging? What is ultra-rapid charging? EV charging speeds explained![Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4S](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--N4uYt_Uf--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1631704708/drivingelectric/2021-09/Porsche-Taycan-CrossTurismo-4S-14.jpg)
![Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4S](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--N4uYt_Uf--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1631704708/drivingelectric/2021-09/Porsche-Taycan-CrossTurismo-4S-14.jpg)
What is fast charging? What is rapid charging? What is ultra-rapid charging? EV charging speeds explained
AC fast charging, DC rapid charging and DC ultra-rapid charging are three phrases often associated with electric-car charging, but what's the differen…
29 Aug 2023
Top 10 longest range electric cars 2023![Longest range header](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--d5ozsMuK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1692807670/drivingelectric/2023-08/Longest range_wj2cxu.jpg)
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Top 10 longest range electric cars 2023
Avoid range anxiety by choosing one of these: the longest-range electric cars you can buy in the UK right now
23 Aug 2023
Top 10 best seven-seater electric and hybrid cars 2023![Best hybrid and electric seven-seaters](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--MikWQ9fP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1666265503/drivingelectric/2022-10/best electric and hybrid seven seater header image V2_wap4oz.jpg)
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Top 10 best seven-seater electric and hybrid cars 2023
If the regular crop of electrified SUVs and family cars don’t provide enough practicality for you, then take a closer look at the range of electric an…
22 Aug 2023
Complete guide to the ChargePlace Scotland charging network![ChargePlace Scotland](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--K4jKm8MP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1627378867/drivingelectric/2021-07/SWARCO_Photo_Car.jpg)
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Complete guide to the ChargePlace Scotland charging network
Looking for EV charging points in Scotland? This guide includes everything you need to know about the ChargePlace Scotland network
18 Aug 2023
Complete guide to Pod Point home chargers![Pod Point Solo 3 charger](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--GELqrcWs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1669725601/drivingelectric/2022-11/pod point home wallbox EV charger 005_hmfk4i.jpg)
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Complete guide to Pod Point home chargers
Find out all you need to know about the Pod Point Solo 3 home wallbox charger for electric cars
18 Aug 2023
Electric classic cars: costs, companies and conversions![Everrati Range Rover Classic and Land Rover Defender](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--bA7X6K_k--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1671207682/drivingelectric/2022-12/Everrati Range Rover Classic and Defender 002_ifcbrf.jpg)
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Electric classic cars: costs, companies and conversions
We take a look at what it takes to convert a classic car to electric power, as well as some of the best examples produced to date
18 Aug 2023
Mercedes C-Class plug-in hybrid review![Mercedes C 300 e](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--FubRSx-u--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1653474123/drivingelectric/2022-05/Mercedes C 300e UK 006_oowtjc.jpg)
![Mercedes C 300 e](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--FubRSx-u--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1653474123/drivingelectric/2022-05/Mercedes C 300e UK 006_oowtjc.jpg)
Mercedes C-Class plug-in hybrid review
The plug-in hybrid Mercedes C 300 e comes with an impressive infotainment system and 68-mile electric driving range
26 Jul 2023
Honda HR-V hybrid review![Honda HR-V](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--dGo3OqgV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1634813133/drivingelectric/2021-10/Honda-HRV-15.jpg)
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Honda HR-V hybrid review
The HR-V's styling, cabin, infotainment and efficiency make it a strong alternative to the Toyota Yaris Cross and other compact SUVs
26 Jul 2023
Kia Sportage PHEV review![Kia Sportage PHEV](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--Q8o4AGu---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1649407382/drivingelectric/2022-04/Kia Sportage PHEV 2022 UK-13_fwd0uq.jpg)
![Kia Sportage PHEV](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--Q8o4AGu---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1649407382/drivingelectric/2022-04/Kia Sportage PHEV 2022 UK-13_fwd0uq.jpg)
Kia Sportage PHEV review
The first-ever plug-in hybrid Kia Sportage is a refined and practical family SUV, with an impressive 43-mile electric range, but it starts at just und…
24 Jul 2023
Kia Sportage Hybrid review![New 2022 Kia Sportage UK review](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--V95WqaBH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1643888323/drivingelectric/2022-02/New 2022 Kia Sportage UK review 019_uwglqb.jpg)
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Kia Sportage Hybrid review
The fifth generation of Kia’s mid-size family SUV is a refined cruiser with an impressive infotainment setup, although the ride may be on the firm sid…
21 Jul 2023
What is CHAdeMO charging?![CHAdeMO port](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--Rbn3I_E2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597771569/drivingelectric/2018-10/chademo.jpg)
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What is CHAdeMO charging?
CHAdeMO was the original rapid-charging DC standard and allows for quick top-ups in the Nissan Leaf, plus a handful of other models
21 Jul 2023
Kia Niro PHEV review![Kia Niro PHEV](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--0CXEvGTe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1657718551/drivingelectric/2022-07/Kia Niro PHEV UK 008_bysq71.jpg)
![Kia Niro PHEV](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--0CXEvGTe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1657718551/drivingelectric/2022-07/Kia Niro PHEV UK 008_bysq71.jpg)
Kia Niro PHEV review
The new plug-in hybrid Kia Niro improves on what was already a great family car with a longer range, class-leading tech and even better fuel economy t…
21 Jul 2023
Complete guide to the IONITY rapid-charging network![Ionity charger](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--OyJNL62E--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1649161249/drivingelectric/2022-04/Ionity-Ioniq_urziom.jpg)
![Ionity charger](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--OyJNL62E--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1649161249/drivingelectric/2022-04/Ionity-Ioniq_urziom.jpg)
Complete guide to the IONITY rapid-charging network
The manufacturer-backed IONITY rapid-charging network is expanding across the UK and Europe – here's all you need to know
23 Jun 2023
Top 10 best plug-in hybrid cars 2023![Best PHEVs 2023](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--c4-SZo6K--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1672740441/drivingelectric/2023-01/Best PHEVs 2023_x21sja.jpg)
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Top 10 best plug-in hybrid cars 2023
Here are our top picks of the best plug-in hybrid motoring options you can buy in the UK right now
30 May 2023
Top 10 best hybrid company cars 2023![Best hybrid company cars 2023](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--JQ920mNY--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1684963294/drivingelectric/2023-05/New-bests-image-comparison-template_zmfdvt.jpg)
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Top 10 best hybrid company cars 2023
Looking to bust your Benefit-in-Kind bills? We showcase the best hybrid company cars on sale today
25 May 2023
Affordable Tesla ‘Model 2’ electric hatchback shown again![Tesla Model 2 teaser](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--2Uwhfeo3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1684314978/Tesla-Model-2-teaser_rfyonk.jpg)
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Affordable Tesla ‘Model 2’ electric hatchback shown again
CEO Elon Musk has again teased Tesla’s future MG4 EV and Volkswagen ID.3 rival – hinting two models may be on the way
17 May 2023
Top 10 best hybrid estate cars 2023![Best hybrid estate cars](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--Lm9PrZH4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1680169541/drivingelectric/2023-03/Hybrid estates header_pbga2o.jpg)
![Best hybrid estate cars](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--Lm9PrZH4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1680169541/drivingelectric/2023-03/Hybrid estates header_pbga2o.jpg)
Top 10 best hybrid estate cars 2023
The best hybrid estate cars you can buy right now in the UK save you money on fuel, but still have plenty of space inside. Here are our top picks
30 Mar 2023
New electric vans arriving in 2023 and beyond![Ford E-Transit Custom](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--SQOVmROy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1652090199/drivingelectric/2022-05/Ford E-Transit Custom 003_kydapm.jpg)
![Ford E-Transit Custom](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--SQOVmROy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1652090199/drivingelectric/2022-05/Ford E-Transit Custom 003_kydapm.jpg)
New electric vans arriving in 2023 and beyond
The electric van market has taken off in the last couple of years, with numerous new models now available and even more on the way…
3 Mar 2023
MG5 EV review![New MG5 EV](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--gIaYgAHc--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1667389978/drivingelectric/2022-11/MG5 EV 020_l9pih0.jpg)
![New MG5 EV](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--gIaYgAHc--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1667389978/drivingelectric/2022-11/MG5 EV 020_l9pih0.jpg)
MG5 EV review
MG’s sensible electric estate has been refreshed inside and out with sharper styling and better infotainment, but it still won’t break the bank
3 Mar 2023
Renault Kangoo E-Tech review![Renault Kangoo E-TECH van](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--a48JoaJk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1677671508/drivingelectric/2023-03/Renault Kangoo E-Tech review 001_zsg26b.jpg)
![Renault Kangoo E-TECH van](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--a48JoaJk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1677671508/drivingelectric/2023-03/Renault Kangoo E-Tech review 001_zsg26b.jpg)
Renault Kangoo E-Tech review
Renault’s new compact electric van gets more technology, range and cargo space than before, jumping straight to the front of the pack
1 Mar 2023
New PoGo rapid charging network launches in the UK![PoGo charging station](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--b8u7ZGPY--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1677595189/drivingelectric/2023-02/PoGo charging station 002_xsuylp.jpg)
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New PoGo rapid charging network launches in the UK
PoGo intends to install over 100 ultra-rapid chargers in 2023, and build more than 2,000 charging stations over the next four years
28 Feb 2023
What is a Type 2 charging cable?![Type 2 cable](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--PgQPOZGS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597796698/drivingelectric/2020-03/Type2.jpg)
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What is a Type 2 charging cable?
Every electric car sold in the UK uses the Type 2 connector to charge. Here’s everything you need to know about charging an EV…
28 Feb 2023
Where can I buy hydrogen and where is my nearest hydrogen filling station?![hydrogen filling station](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--Wz4r80fn--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1677256676/drivingelectric/2023-02/Hydrogen filling station BMW iX5 hydrogen_hl7aoa.jpg)
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Where can I buy hydrogen and where is my nearest hydrogen filling station?
A guide to where you can find hydrogen fuel stations for filling up a hydrogen fuel-cell car in the UK
27 Feb 2023
BMW iX5 Hydrogen: first drive in BMW’s hydrogen fuel-cell SUV![BMW iX5 Hydrogen driving](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--hXcv40Ow--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1677254724/drivingelectric/2023-02/BMW iX5 Hydrogen drive 001_luaeev.jpg)
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BMW iX5 Hydrogen: first drive in BMW’s hydrogen fuel-cell SUV
We get behind the wheel of a hydrogen fuel-cell version of the BMW X5: is this the next giant leap for zero-emission cars?
27 Feb 2023