39kWh 171 miles 6hrs 10mins (0-100%, 7.4kW) 54mins (0-80%, 77kW) 64kWh 280 miles 10hrs 30mins (0-100%, 7.4kW) 54mins (0-80%, 77kW) The Kia Soul EV is offered with a choice of two batteries – both of ...

In February 2003, the London Congestion Charging Scheme was introduced in order to address traffic and local air pollution in the Capital. Initially the Congestion Charge area only covered 22 square ...

The benefits of electric cars go much further than just a lack of harmful exhaust emissions – although that is of course a huge boon, and the main reason governments around the world are pushing for ...

The Alpine A290 hot hatchback is the French manufacturer’s follow-up to its fantastic A110 sports car. It’s a move guided more towards the mainstream; still chasing customers interested in stylish ...

Welcome to the 2025 DrivingElectric Awards. This is our chance to celebrate the best electric cars, electric vans, and even charging products available in 2025, and explain why they should matter to ...

Electric 155 miles NEDC) 5 hours (6.6kW) 33 minutes (50kW, 0-80%) Living with the Soul EV shouldn’t be too much of a hardship otherwise. It has full five-seater practicality and a decently sized boot ...

The MGS5 EV is a worthwhile improvement on the MG ZS EV it replaces, with improvements in refinement and performance. It has a hint of the smaller MG4’s well-balanced ride and handling, so it’s ...

The Volkswagen Passat GTE is a comfortable car to drive, and tackles bumps and potholes very well – if not quite as smoothly as a Skoda Superb iV. The interior is classy, but a little plain and the ...

Ride and handling needs more work Motor whine and wind noise Average efficiency At face value the BYD Sealion 7 has a lot going for it. It’s distinctive inside and out, seems well-built and ...

The electric car is fast becoming a significant part of the automotive landscape, with more car buyers making the switch as governments around the world begin to lock down on emissions ahead of a ...

Ever since the original BMW 3 Series launched in 1975, this compact executive car has ruled the roost when it comes to driving pleasure. While early cars were costly and consequently rare, the 3 ...

Driving an electric car has many advantages when it comes to cutting costs. Not only is electricity cheaper than petrol, in some instances you’ll save on parking and congestion charge costs, too. And ...