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Vauxhall Corsa Electric review: the Corsa we all know... but with a plug!
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Vauxhall Corsa Electric review: the Corsa we all know... but with a plug!

The evergreen Vauxhall Corsa is much more expensive than the petrol version, but is comfortable, spacious and has a solid range nonetheless
29 Nov 2023
Peugeot E-208 review: the price you pay for style
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Peugeot E-208 review: the price you pay for style

The Peugeot E-208 is a desirable electric supermini that drives well and offers a decent electric range, though cheaper rivals offer the same for less
23 Nov 2023
New Ora 03: naming strategy killed the Funky Cat
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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
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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
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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
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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
Fiat 500e review: the handbag dog of EVs
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Fiat 500e review: the handbag dog of EVs

Fiat's city car icon has gone electric and while it remains fundamentally flawed, it’s nevertheless bursting with charm – and should be cheap to run, …
1 Nov 2023
Abarth 500e review
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Abarth 500e review

Loud and proud, the Abarth 500e certainly looks (and sounds) the part – but can it supercharge the electric hot hatch market?
19 Oct 2023
Facelifted Peugeot E-208 gives you 29 miles extra range for £400
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Smart EQ ForTwo Coupe review
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Smart EQ ForTwo Coupe review

The Smart EQ ForTwo Coupe was refreshed in 2020, and while the updated version retains all the model's charms, significant drawbacks also remain
30 Aug 2023
Honda e review
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Honda e review

The Honda e features cool retro design and futuristic technology, but less stylish rivals beat it in the less glamorous but more useful areas of range…
22 Aug 2023
Dacia Spring review
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Dacia Spring review

The cheap-as-chips Dacia Spring opens up electric motoring to people who hadn’t previously considered an EV
26 Jul 2023
Honda Jazz hybrid review
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Honda Jazz hybrid review

The now hybrid-only Honda Jazz is technologically impressive, very efficient and practical – but not much fun to drive
21 Jul 2023
Facelifted Vauxhall Corsa Electric is cheaper than the old model
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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
MINI Electric review
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MINI Electric review

The MINI Electric is a fun, fast and chic small electric car, but its relatively modest driving range may put some buyers off
12 Jul 2023
Renault ZOE review
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Renault ZOE review

The cutesy-looking Renault ZOE remains a solid small electric car pick thanks to its hi-tech cabin and strong range, although it’s missing several imp…
8 Mar 2023
Top 10 best used hybrid cars 2023
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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
Renault Clio E-TECH Hybrid review
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Renault Clio E-TECH Hybrid review

The hybrid Renault Clio is a quiet yet punchy small car, with good electric running potential and comfortable ride quality
11 Nov 2022
Toyota Yaris Hybrid review
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Toyota Yaris Hybrid review

The latest Yaris Hybrid is a major step forward from its predecessor and should be more of a worry for its rivals
22 Sep 2022
Smart EQ ForTwo Cabrio review
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Smart EQ ForTwo Cabrio review

The Smart ForTwo Cabriolet is something of a modern classic – and it’s the only convertible two-seat electric city car money can buy
22 Sep 2022
Volkswagen e-up! (2019-2022) review
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Volkswagen e-up! (2019-2022) review

The Volkswagen e-up! electric city car was given a mid-life nip-and-tuck in 2019, including a bigger battery that substantially improved its range
25 Mar 2022
Classic Mini goes electric: official conversion for iconic supermini announced
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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
Smart EQ ForFour (2018-2021) review
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Smart EQ ForFour (2018-2021) review

The Smart EQ ForFour is electric-only and got refreshed looks in 2020, but still falls behind rivals for practicality and range
4 Jan 2022
SEAT Mii electric (2020-2021) review
SEAT Mii Electric
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SEAT Mii electric (2020-2021) review

The SEAT Mii electric delivers a handy amount of range for a small city car, and is great value thanks to its low price
9 Jun 2021