What is the ZEV mandate?![Volvos charging](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--dxBgRYVe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1698251396/drivingelectric/2023-10/EVs charging_nyqkv8.jpg)
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What is the ZEV mandate?
The UK government has set out a new ZEV mandate for car manufacturers to adhere to; we break down the facts and explain what you can expect
25 Oct 2023
Petrol and diesel car ban: what you can buy and drive after 2035![Exhaust](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--rFEuDOWC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1621366175/autoexpress/2021/05/Exhaust.jpg)
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Petrol and diesel car ban: what you can buy and drive after 2035
The government has pushed back the ban on petrol and diesel cars until 2035; we dissect exactly what this means for you
25 Sep 2023
Electric cars with the biggest boots 2023![Boots](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--TT63spW7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1695389114/drivingelectric/2023-09/boots_kdyluh.jpg)
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Electric cars with the biggest boots 2023
Looking for an EV with plenty of space? We give a rundown of the electric cars with the biggest boots
22 Sep 2023
Comment: finance, funding and fuel prices means now’s the best time to buy an EV![Header](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--INLjadb4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1694778367/drivingelectric/2023-09/FFF Header_cnl9q0.jpg)
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Comment: finance, funding and fuel prices means now’s the best time to buy an EV
Right now, we’re in a perfect storm that makes buying an electric car more appealing than ever – here’s why
15 Sep 2023
How to plan an EV road trip: tips for long drives in your electric car![EV road trip](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s---0iBVCne--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1694598102/drivingelectric/2023-09/Skoda Enyaq road trip - Wales_k18uxc.jpg)
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How to plan an EV road trip: tips for long drives in your electric car
Going on a long drive in an electric car can be intimidating; we give our top tips to make your trip go smoothly
13 Sep 2023
What is a frunk?![Tesla Model Y frunk](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--gNEgjs5h--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1685124656/autoexpress/2023/05/Lexus RZ vs Tesla Model Y-39_htkbhn.jpg)
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What is a frunk?
Modern electric cars are frequently offered with a ‘frunk’ – but what is this and why would you need one?
5 Sep 2023
Comment: ‘Make EV charging like dining at The Ivy’![Pre-Book Charging header](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--8BnPXig2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1692188371/drivingelectric/2023-08/Pre-book Charging Comment_exqsdn.jpg)
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Comment: ‘Make EV charging like dining at The Ivy’
Content Editor Tom Jervis feels public EV charging requires a revolution, and a reservation system could be part of the solution
16 Aug 2023
Electric car running costs: are EVs cheaper to run?![Nissan Leaf charging](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--zbPzR1cn--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1654889158/buyacar/nissan-leaf-charging70.png)
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Electric car running costs: are EVs cheaper to run?
Electric cars are more expensive to buy than their petrol counterparts, but are they actually cheaper to run? We explain all
7 Aug 2023
Driver Power: The best electric and hybrid cars to own![DriverPower header](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--r6yHibRl--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1678383406/drivingelectric/2023-03/DriverPower DE_xey2y9.jpg)
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Driver Power: The best electric and hybrid cars to own
DrivingElectric’s very own customer satisfaction survey ranks the very best EVs and hybrid cars, as voted by you
16 Jun 2023
Top 5 cheapest electric cars to insure 2022![Cheapest electric car to insure](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s---93sx3jT--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1658837801/drivingelectric/2022-07/Cheapest electric cars to insure header image_ot3e3o.jpg)
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Top 5 cheapest electric cars to insure 2022
Looking at insurance for electric cars? These models should offer the cheapest possible premiums
26 Jul 2022
Volkswagen's electric future![](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--VAtk4fuV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597778125/drivingelectric/2019-03/id-buzz-1.jpg)
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Volkswagen's electric future
Volkswagen’s ambitions don’t end with today’s models. We reveal the tech that’s coming soon and lift the lid on the forthcoming ID. brand.
21 Mar 2019
Reimagining the electric Volkswagen![](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--JGvmsf-D--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597777660/drivingelectric/2019-03/unp-ae-39798-national-transport-design-centre12.jpg)
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Reimagining the electric Volkswagen
Volkswagen’s electric future is already mapped out. But what would the electric VW of 2030 look like? We met a group of automotive design students to …
14 Mar 2019
Design and tech secrets of the Volkswagen e-Golf![](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--TUTEHmEO--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597777545/drivingelectric/2019-03/vw-e-golf-design-1.jpg)
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Design and tech secrets of the Volkswagen e-Golf
Don’t let the e-Golf’s resemblance to a regular Golf fool you – this is a car packed with innovative design and technology. We walk you through the se…
13 Mar 2019
Identifying the Volkswagen I.D.![](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--VGDAGeBS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597777348/drivingelectric/2019-03/volkswagen-id-2.jpg)
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Identifying the Volkswagen I.D.
The first model from the Volkswagen I.D. brand is arriving in 2020. We lift the lid on the new car, the versions that’ll be available and, referencing…
11 Mar 2019
Meet the e-Golf’s Biggest Fan![](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--UxXM83LO--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597775876/drivingelectric/2019-02/dsc_6018.jpg)
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Meet the e-Golf’s Biggest Fan
Running a fleet of nearly 3,000 vehicles gives you an idea of what works and what doesn’t. We speak to Jonathan Hampson, General Manager for Zipcar UK…
15 Feb 2019
Quiz: is an electric car right for me?![](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--A8TJMGya--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597773502/drivingelectric/2018-12/e-golf-charging-2.jpg)
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Quiz: is an electric car right for me?
You’re just a handful of questions away from finding out
8 Feb 2019
Why the e-Golf is the perfect fleet choice![](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--4Faqi-1W--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597775130/drivingelectric/2019-02/dsc_7197.jpg)
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Why the e-Golf is the perfect fleet choice
The challenges facing fleet operators continue to grow, but the Volkswagen e-Golf answers them all
7 Feb 2019
Golf Stream: meeting a serial Golf owner![](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--gi-_V2YN--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597774279/drivingelectric/2019-01/serial-golf-owner-1.jpg)
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Golf Stream: meeting a serial Golf owner
The e-Golf is truly a Volkswagen for the 21st Century – so what does a serial Golf owner think of the electric revolution?
11 Jan 2019
Driving range: how far can an e-Golf really go?![](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--_OIz2boq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597773226/drivingelectric/2018-12/cornwall-scotland-e-golf-5.jpg)
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Driving range: how far can an e-Golf really go?
Volkswagen’s e-Golf isn’t just for city slicking. And to prove it, we take an epic road trip from one end of the country to the other, all on electric…
5 Dec 2018
Why company car drivers are going electric![](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--eoIbHRTz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597773499/drivingelectric/2018-12/dsc_5925.jpg)
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Why company car drivers are going electric
Switched-on company car drivers are seeing the benefits of running the Volkswagen e-Golf over the mainstream alternatives
30 Nov 2018