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Think electric cars are expensive? My new EV costs me less than a couple of posh coffees a day
Steve Fowler pays just £6.21/day for a £38k Vauxhall Grandland—proof that smart, flexible leasing makes new cars surprisingly affordable.

The electric car that raises TOUGH questions about EVs | Mini John Cooper Works Electric
The Mini JCW Electric packs serious speed and fun, but its bold performance and quirks may divide opinion among both EV and petrol fans.

Inside The Top Secret Testing Facility Of China’s BIGGEST Battery Maker
Elliot and Robert tour CATL’s secret lab, revealing battery tech that charges EVs in just 5 mins – CATL holds 36% of the global market!

X Marks the Spot – Shanghai Coffee Run in the ZEEKR X with Baby!
Explore Shanghai’s streets in the Zeekr X with assisted driving tech and meet ‘Baby’, the surprise companion on this unique city drive!

I’ve Just Bought A £2k Electric Car!
Can you buy a full EV for under £2,000? Yes! A 2016 Renault Zoe proves affordable, usable, and perfect as a low-cost second car.

UK Electric Vehicle Market Accelerates: May Registrations Surge by 28%
UK EV momentum builds: BEV sales up 28% YoY in May, taking 21.9% market share. 175,165 registered so far in 2025, as petrol/diesel decline.

UK government cuts red tape to make it easier, quicker and cheaper to switch to EVs
From 29 May 2025, new rules make it easier, faster and cheaper to install EV charge points at homes, workplaces and public sites, boosting access.

FIRST DRIVE: New BYD Dolphin Surf or Seagull – depending on where you live!
Ginny drives the BYD Dolphin Surf in Rome, 2025 World Urban Car of the Year. How does it perform on European roads? Join her to find out!