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Big Tesla update brings 5 new features to its EVs, but not everyone will get them
By Leon Poultney published
An over-the-air software update adds a host of new features to Tesla cars.

Holy downforce! This fan-powered EV just became the world’s first to drive upside down – and it’s more than just a party trick
By Leon Poultney published
This is not a prank – the McMurtry Spéirling can really drive upside-down.

These are the top four electric sports cars I’ve driven – and they show electrification doesn’t mean boring
By Leon Poultney published
The absence of an internal combustion engine shouldn't put you off electric thirlls.

The ultra-fast EV charging revolution could still be a way off, according to these early megawatt experiences
By Leon Poultney published
More expensive and more complicated, 1MW charging is still a long way off.

The Tesla Cybertruck’s range-extending battery pack has stealthily disappeared, suggesting the project might be dead
By Leon Poultney published
The Tesla Cybertruck's range-extending battery pack appears to have disappeared from its online store. Does this mean the end of its long-promised 500-mile range option?

I took the rear-windowless Polestar 4 on a three-day road trip – here’s why ditching the back glass was a good (and bad) idea
By Zachariah Kelly published
The Polestar 4 caused a stir when it was announced, but its controversial design choice is easy to live with.

I tested the Tesla Powerwall 3 – going off-grid feels good, but it's a long-term investment rather than a quick fix
By Leon Poultney published
Tesla's Powerall 3 is a giant battery pack for your house – I tried one in the UK's Lake District to see whether it's worth the painful initial investment.

I’ve driven the new Dacia Bigster – and it's the cult EV brand's best-value hybrid so far
By Leon Poultney published
The new Dacia Bigster is like its recent Duster model on steroids – here's what it's like to drive one.

Forget gas stations – EV charging Superhubs are using solar power to solve the most annoying thing about electric motoring
By Leon Poultney published
EV charging Superhubs are popping up across the globe – and these solar-assisted sites could help stamp out electric motoring pain points.
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