New Ora 03: naming strategy killed the Funky Cat![Ora 03](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--CTukOM7l--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1700586046/drivingelectric/2023-11/Ora 03_stkilu.jpg)
![Ora 03](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--CTukOM7l--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1700586046/drivingelectric/2023-11/Ora 03_stkilu.jpg)
New Ora 03: naming strategy killed the Funky Cat
The controversially-named Ora Funky Cat has been renamed as part of the Chinese brand’s rebranding scheme
21 Nov 2023
Electric Renault Twingo revealed as £17k rival to Citroen e-C3![Renault Twingo 1](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--mYaFvkvq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1700064282/drivingelectric/2023-11/Renault Twingo 1_nuerzw.jpg)
![Renault Twingo 1](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--mYaFvkvq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1700064282/drivingelectric/2023-11/Renault Twingo 1_nuerzw.jpg)
Electric Renault Twingo revealed as £17k rival to Citroen e-C3
Renault has unveiled its smallest EV yet; a sub £20k city car with a claimed high level of efficiency
15 Nov 2023
Ampere set to become the Dacia of the cheap EV world![Ampere logo](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--VeM5ZeUm--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1699903808/autoexpress/2023/11/Renault Ampere badge.jpg)
![Ampere logo](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--VeM5ZeUm--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1699903808/autoexpress/2023/11/Renault Ampere badge.jpg)
Ampere set to become the Dacia of the cheap EV world
Renault’s new EV brand is readying to unveil its first-ever model, coming in the form of a dinky plug-in city car
14 Nov 2023
New Vauxhall Corsa GSe is coming to keep the brand’s hot hatch heritage alive![Vauxhall Corsa GSe](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--N8IhmBbQ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1698858139/drivingelectric/2023-11/Vauxhall Corsa GSe render DE_aulcg6.jpg)
![Vauxhall Corsa GSe](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--N8IhmBbQ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1698858139/drivingelectric/2023-11/Vauxhall Corsa GSe render DE_aulcg6.jpg)
New Vauxhall Corsa GSe is coming to keep the brand’s hot hatch heritage alive
A hot version of the Corsa Electric hatchback is set to arrive next year, boasting a sportier look and driving experience
10 Nov 2023
Facelifted Peugeot E-208 gives you 29 miles extra range for £400![Peugeot E-208 facelift - header](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--yJgwA9OK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697729720/drivingelectric/2023-10/Peugeot E-208 facelift - header_r7oa4t.jpg)
![Peugeot E-208 facelift - header](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--yJgwA9OK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697729720/drivingelectric/2023-10/Peugeot E-208 facelift - header_r7oa4t.jpg)
Facelifted Peugeot E-208 gives you 29 miles extra range for £400
Peugeot’s electric supermini is now more expensive than before, but boasts more range, tech, and even a new limited-run trim level
19 Oct 2023
Electric Citroen e-C3 costs less than a petrol Vauxhall Corsa![2024 Citroen e-C3 - front 1](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s---vVZX2g_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697540887/drivingelectric/2023-10/Citroen e-C3 reveal 1_k696jv.jpg)
![2024 Citroen e-C3 - front 1](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s---vVZX2g_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697540887/drivingelectric/2023-10/Citroen e-C3 reveal 1_k696jv.jpg)
Electric Citroen e-C3 costs less than a petrol Vauxhall Corsa
Citroen’s electric supermini gets a 200-odd-mile range, a funky-yet-minimalist interior and a bargain price
17 Oct 2023
Kia EV3 will be an affordable electric SUV for the city![Kia EV3 - front](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--qgvjRRAY--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697041177/autoexpress/2023/10/Kia Concept EV3 plain-2.jpg)
![Kia EV3 - front](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--qgvjRRAY--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697041177/autoexpress/2023/10/Kia Concept EV3 plain-2.jpg)
Kia EV3 will be an affordable electric SUV for the city
Kia has unveiled an all-new concept car that previews its next model: an affordable electric crossover set to arrive in 2024
12 Oct 2023
Electric BYD Dolphin is Carbuyer Car of the Year ![CB COTY](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--2J6Vt56y--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696884560/autoexpress/2023/10/Carbuyer car of the year.jpg)
![CB COTY](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--2J6Vt56y--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696884560/autoexpress/2023/10/Carbuyer car of the year.jpg)
Electric BYD Dolphin is Carbuyer Car of the Year
No fewer than 11 electrified cars lauded at the 2024 Carbuyer Best Car Awards, with newcomer topping the tables
10 Oct 2023
New Ora Funky Cat First Edition+ gets more range, but not the cream![Ora Funky Cat First Edition+ - header](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--_5AC4Pct--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696236754/autoexpress/2023/09/Ora Funky Cat First Edition+-5.jpg)
![Ora Funky Cat First Edition+ - header](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--_5AC4Pct--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696236754/autoexpress/2023/09/Ora Funky Cat First Edition+-5.jpg)
New Ora Funky Cat First Edition+ gets more range, but not the cream
New version of GWM Ora’s curiously-named hatchback gets more range and a more generous kit list
2 Oct 2023
Formula E-inspired Nissan Concept 20-23 previews hot electric Micra![Nissan Concept 20-23 - front](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--2K-tXd5Z--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1695630433/autoexpress/2023/09/Nissan Concept 20-23.jpg)
![Nissan Concept 20-23 - front](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--2K-tXd5Z--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1695630433/autoexpress/2023/09/Nissan Concept 20-23.jpg)
Formula E-inspired Nissan Concept 20-23 previews hot electric Micra
Nissan’s latest concept car comes in the form of a high-performance version of its upcoming city EV
25 Sep 2023
Facelifted Vauxhall Corsa Electric is cheaper than the old model![2024 Vauxhall Corsa Electric - header](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--ykrV5dfe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1684845301/autoexpress/2023/05/Vauxhall Corsa facelift.jpg)
![2024 Vauxhall Corsa Electric - header](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--ykrV5dfe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1684845301/autoexpress/2023/05/Vauxhall Corsa facelift.jpg)
Facelifted Vauxhall Corsa Electric is cheaper than the old model
Vauxhall’s top-selling electric supermini has been updated for 2023, now getting the ‘Vizor’ from the Mokka Electric
19 Jul 2023
Top 10 best used hybrid cars 2023![Top 10 best used hybrid cars](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--IpnDWVJU--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1677683415/drivingelectric/2023-03/Top 10 best used hybrid cars header image V2_vvhgcx.jpg)
![Top 10 best used hybrid cars](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--IpnDWVJU--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1677683415/drivingelectric/2023-03/Top 10 best used hybrid cars header image V2_vvhgcx.jpg)
Top 10 best used hybrid cars 2023
Our list of the very best used hybrid cars will help you to find an affordable and efficient car that's right for you
1 Mar 2023
Classic Mini goes electric: official conversion for iconic supermini announced![MINI Recharged electric conversions](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--3ZOutOHj--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1643068913/drivingelectric/2022-01/MINI Recharged 018_j4raux.jpg)
![MINI Recharged electric conversions](https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--3ZOutOHj--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1643068913/drivingelectric/2022-01/MINI Recharged 018_j4raux.jpg)
Classic Mini goes electric: official conversion for iconic supermini announced
MINI is to offer its own electric conversion for the beloved classic model; 'Recharged' cars will have 100-mile range and 121bhp, but pricing has yet …
24 Jan 2022