One of the reveals at today’s Toyota EV unveiling is a new electric Lexus Supercar, inspired by the LFA and good for 62mph in 2 seconds. Toyota has surprised and intrigued the car world with its reveal of 15 new Toyota and Lexus EVs this morning, with some on the way soon as some a […]
Toyota reveals 15 NEW Toyota and Lexus electric cars as it goes BIG on EVs
Toyota President Akio Toyoda reveals 15 new electric Toyota and Lexus models at a press briefing as it finally goes big on BEVs. Not since Dany Bahar arrived at the Paris Motor Show in 2010 has a car company turned up with a completely new range of cars in one hit. But Toyota has now […]
Vauxhall EKES out a bit more range for the electric Corsa-e and Mokka-e
Vauxhall has improved the range of the electric Mokka-e and Corsa-e with a variety of tweaks to add up to 6 per cent additional range. We’ve come a long way from the, best-case scenario, double-digit range for electric cars when the LEAF arrived more than a decade ago, with many now boasting 300-miles plus, and […]
What’s the BEST EV Charging Network in the UK? It’s InstaVolt, according to Zap Map
The best EV charging Network in the UK is Instavolt, according to Zap Map’s annual survey, which scored highly for its reliability and ease of use. As we move inexorably towards a world full of electric cars, EV owners need to know which of the many EV charging networks are the most reliable as they […]
Electric Nissan Ariya goes on sale in the UK as Nissan finally delivers a new EV to market
The new electric Nissan Ariya goes on sale in the UK from £43k, as Nissan finally delivers a new EV to the market, 12 years after the Nissan LEAF arrived. Nissan has become synonymous with EVs ever since the electric Nissan LEAF arrived back in 2009, but despite that early lead in electric cars it’s […]
Electric BMW 3 Series REVEALED – and it’s badged BMW i3
The electric BMW 3 Series is revealed in images from China’s Patent Office, with minor cosmetic tweaks and carrying an ‘i3’ badge. There was a time, not so very long ago, when the BMW 3 Series had a coupe version. But that turned into the BMW 4 Series, allowing BMW to more easily target customers […]
Latest Euro NCAP Tests: Renault Zoe EV gets ZERO stars – Dacia Spring EV just one
The Renault Zoe EV gets zero stars in the latest Euro NCAP tests, with the budget Dacia Spring EV doing little better with a one-star rating. As Euro NCAP tests come to a close for 2021, the last batch has managed to deliver up a bunch of five-star ratings for many of those tested, but […]
Polestar 2 gets 66bhp OTA Performance BOOST – but at a cost
Polestar has released an over-the-air performance upgrade for the Polestar 2 offering an additional 66bhp for 0-62mph in 4.4 seconds. As we move into a new world of electric cars more like electronic mobile boxes than cars as we’ve known them for a century or more, we’re going to get used to them being regularly […]
BMW hands over its MILLIONTH electrified vehicle – a BMW iX xDrive40
BMW hands over its millionth electric car to a customer as its electrification drive gathers pace, and aims to double EV sales in 2022. You could say that BMW, much like Nissan, has rather squandered the lead it had with EVs when the BMW i3 arrived with the promise of more dedicated EVs to follow. […]
Lexus RZ Electric Crossover TEASED as a production take on the Lexus LF-Z Electrified Concept
Lexus begins the tease for a new electric crossover called the Lexus RZ, underpinned by the same platform as the Toyota bZ4x and due in 2022. Toyota may be a bit behind the curve with a move to BEVs, but they’re starting to shift up a gear with the arrival of the Toyota bX4x. And […]