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Tag Archives: 100% electric vehicle

Mercedes-Benz EQC review

Mercedes-Benz EQC review

We get behind the wheel of the Mercedes-Benz EQC – the EV version of the mighty GLC… The EQC was the first all-electric model from Mercedes-Benz when it was launched in 2019, and its upmarket rivals include the BMW iX3, Audi Q8 e-tron, Jaguar I-Pace, Tesla Model X and Genesis …

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DS 3 E-Tense review

DS 3 E-Tense review

Our first drive in the 100% electric version of the stylish five-door DS 3 compact SUV Originally launched as the DS 3 Crossback in 2019, this chic crossover was initially available with a choice of petrol and diesel engines (a 100% electric variant following a year later). Fast forward to …

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LEVC celebrates 10,000-vehicle milestone

LEVC's 10,000-vehicle milestone

The London Electric Vehicle Company – better known as LEVC – has built its 10,000th vehicle at its Ansty facility in Coventry. The manufacturing plant produces the iconic black TX electric taxi, as well as the VN5 van. LEVC has manufactured the TX – the world’s most advanced electric taxi …

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Mercedes-Benz EQB review

Mercedes-Benz EQB

You’re not exactly spoilt for choice if you’re looking for an electric vehicle with seven seats. We test one of the few – the Mercedes-Benz EQB 350…. Based on the conventionally powered GLB, the EQB is a premium SUV about the same size as a BMW X3, Volvo XC60 or Lexus …

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Tesla leading the electric vehicle charge across Europe

Tesla Model Y

Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 were the most popular new pure electric vehicles sold in Europe during 2022, according to new figures released by automotive analysists JATO Dynamics. Registrations of the Tesla Model Y SUV exceeded 137,000, while the US manufacturer registered 91,500 Model 3 saloons. The success of …

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Nissan Ariya review

Nissan Ariya

We road test the distinctive Nissan Ariya mid-sized electric SUV… It’s taken Nissan more than 10 years to follow-up the game-changing Leaf with a brand new EV model. So, is the Ariya as good as it looks? Let’s start by going back to basics. The Ariya (we think it’s pronounced …

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Citroën Ami voted ‘Best for Eco City Travel’

Citroen Ami

The cute Citroën Ami 100% electric mobility solution has been honoured in the Marie Claire Sustainability Awards 2022. Technically a quadricycle, the two-seater is 100% recyclable, while 85% of its battery pack can be recycled and reused. Priced from £7,695 and launching in the UK this summer, it produces zero …

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Rollout of EV chargers in UK gathers pace

Cars recharging at supermarket - Gareth Herincx

The total number of public electric car chargers across the UK has grown by almost 15% since the end of December. According to Zap-Map, the UK’s leading EV charging app, there’s been an increase from 28,458 to 32,663 of devices. The biggest growth sector was ultra-rapid charging which grew 40% …

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Best beaches for electric car drivers

Citroen e-C4

England’s Top 10 beaches for drivers to visit in an EV this summer have been revealed in a new study by Citroën UK. Roker and Seaburn Beaches on the North East coast are the most EV-friendly location for drivers looking for a seaside getaway. To rank the top 10 beaches …

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Nissan Ariya EV crowned ‘Car of the Year 2022’

Nissan Ariya

Nissan has scooped the prestigious Auto Express Car of the Year 2022 with its all-new pure electric Ariya. British engineers at Nissan’s European technical team in Cranfield have played a big role in the development of the new Ariya, resulting in what judges describe as “a comfortable ride and superb …

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