The Kia Soul EV was the manufacturer’s first contemporary zero-emission vehicle Car Reviewed: Kia Soul EV ‘Explore’ 64kWh 1-speed Auto The original Maxx powertrain has been refined, and we have been testing it with the longer-range 64kWh battery and more powerful 210bhp motor. This combination will prove more suitable for many owners than the medium-range 39.2kWh battery and 134bhp motor …
It’s a pretty sharp-looking SUV, the first all-electric car from Lexus Car Reviewed: Lexus RZ 450e Takumi What attracted me to the Lexus RZ 450e is that it is superbly refined throughout and a peaceful, smooth, comfy cruiser to spend time in. The overall spec of the Takumi model tested is very comprehensive. On the road, the Direct-4 all-wheel drive …
The Nissan Ariya not only attracts attention but also has the ability to alter perceptions of electric vehicles Car Reviewed: Nissan Ariya Evolve 87kWh Sport Pack You get a lot of technology, a luxurious interior, and driving systems that you can use to optimise efficiency, enjoyment, and range, which is over 300 miles on a single charge. It’s not a …
On the Genesis GV60, simply press the yellow button on the steering wheel Car Reviewed: Genesis GV60 Sport Plus Dual MotorEV When I first pressed that button on a long and gentle motorway curve, the car just leapt and I had to really grip the steering wheel to keep it from going off at a tangent. Well, that was my …
For what it’s actually worth, the GMW Ora Funky Cat is a staggering piece of kit Car Reviewed: GMW ORA Funky Cat Electric Car The lines appear to have been drawn from a European stewpot. There’s a hint of Fiat 500 here, a touch of Mini and a trace of Clio. It may not be exactly original, but it’s undeniably …
I was in a tight spot and in a hurry… Car Reviewed: Kia Niro EV ‘2’ 64.8kWh The dexterity of the Niro was astounding, but I should not have been surprised because everything about this latest offering from the Korean company is tight, compact and incredibly positive. It is yet another step forward in Kia’s continuing drive towards excellence that …
The Toyota bZ4X is an exceptionally good fully electric car with impressive performance Car Reviewed: Toyota bZ4X The bZ4X shows a radical design direction for Toyota featuring a sleek and futuristic exterior with sharp lines and an aggressive stance, the interior is spacious and minimalist with a focus on sustainability. The bZ4X’s design embodies Toyota’s commitment to creating EVs that …
Build Your Dreams – what more could a driver ask of his vehicle? In the BYD Atto 3, not much. Car Reviewed: BYD ATTO 3 EV all-electric Design BYD may be a little-known company in the UK, but it has been involved in the tech industry since 1995 and the automotive industry since it acquired its first car company in …
If you know any Tesla owners, you won’t need to be told that they routinely turn up their noses at other electric cars Car Reviewed: Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate I walk every Saturday morning with one of my best friends, who is a Tesla owner and also a distinguished marine architect. He always scorns every electric car that I have …
EV drivers, your next weekend getaway should be to the south coast Six High Power chargers with a combined capacity of 350 kilowatts (kW) are now available at the Pease Pottage Moto services on the M23, allowing for a range increase of 100 miles in under 10 minutes, on some vehicles. And because they anticipate its future popularity as more …