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BYD is on a relentless EV rise – and is now bringing its premium Denza brand to the EU
By Leon Poultney published
Affordable EVs are proving hit, so it’s time to go upmarket

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.

Hyundai reveals its new take on Android Automotive – as Apple CarPlay update update delivers 3 useful new features
By Leon Poultney published
Apple CarPlay has gained a number of handy features and 2026 looks like an exciting year for Hyundai's infotainment systems.

Hyundai reveals wild Insteroid concept EV with Pac-Man interior – and it’s the exciting hot hatch that electric vehicles need right now
By Leon Poultney published
Hyundai's sub-compact SUV gets the racy treatment. Let's hope this one makes it past concept stage.

Worried about EV longevity? These 5 electric cars have all done over 200,000km on their original battery
By Leon Poultney published
A Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner recently clocked up 360,000 miles on the original battery... but it isn't the only hyper-mileage EV.

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.

Nissan is back to its bold best with new EV lineup that's led by a third-generation Leaf – and yes, it's an SUV
By Leon Poultney published
Nissan has revealed that it's planning a third-generation Nissan Leaf, along with an electric update of the popular Micra and Juke models for Europe.
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