Suzuki eVitara Ultra Allgrip review. **** £37,799 For – huge warranty, striking looks, great suspension, quality interior. Against – usual EV range problem, puzzling media interface. Competition – Kia EV3, Ford Puma Gen-E, Renault Megane E-tech, Renault 4, Jeep Avenger, Volvo EX30, Jaecoo E5, BYD Seal, MGS5 Suzuki has added an electric Vitara to its […]
Ford Explorer Premium AWD review. For – handsome, quick, high quality, practical. Against – pricey, usual EV negatives. **** £58,135 Competition – VW ID.4/5, Renault Scenic E-tech, Kia EV6, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 The Ford Explorer EV is a handsome SUV which is fast as well as practical. The range starts at […]
BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort Review. ***** £23,950 For – stunning combination of value, quality, utility and pizzaz. Against – annoying computer commands, no rear wiper. Competition – Dacia Spring, LeapmotorTO3, Citroen e-C3, Hyundai Inster, Renault 5 Finally: an electric car designed to make the best of the technology and priced to go. I’ve reviewed more […]
Volvo EX40 Single Motor ER RWD Ultra. **** £58,410 For – solid, safe, classy, comfortable allrounder (ex-highway!) Against – pricey, range threatened Competition – Audi Q4 e-tron, DS No8, BMW iX1, Mercedes EQA, Lexus RZ, Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen ID.4, Genesis GV60, Hyundai Ioniq 5 Volvo has led the automotive world with its ground-breaking safety […]
EU May Weaken Mandate Outlawing New ICE Vehicles. “The gap between targets and market is widening, leaving incumbents between a discount-shaped rock and a regulatory hard place,” In the words of the unfinished 1960s movie, “Something’s Got To Give”. There’s a battle brewing in Europe; call it Greens versus Reds. The Greens, in the form […]
Shanghai Shows EV Threat To Europe Needn’t Be Lethal. “The Chinese car market is marked by significant overproduction, driven by a proliferation of brands and state-supported industrial expansion” The Shanghai auto show demonstrated again the lead China is likely to have over European manufacturers in their home market, but not everybody sees the problem […]
Skoda Elroq Edition 85 review. **** £45,260 For – handsome, high quality, impeccable and cossetting drive. Against – usual long-range negatives, pricey now China competes. Competition – Tesla Model Y, Volvo EX30, Vauxhall. Grandland, Kia EV3, Renault Scenic E-Tech Please forgive my obsession but the Skoda Elroq’s available range suddenly lost 56 miles as I […]
Kia EV3 GT-Line S review. **** out of 5 £43,895 For – stunning looker, great quality, well equipped, calmability Against – hopeless on the autoroute Competition – Tesla Model 3, Skoda Enyaq, Audi Q4 e-tron, Volkswagen ID.4, Volvo EX-30, BYD Atto3, Renault Megane e-tech, Jeep Avenger. Kia’s stunning EV3 is the smallest and most affordable […]
BYD Dolphin Comfort review. For – great quality, performance, ride, steering. Against – hopeless on highway, impenetrable computer, no dealer help. **** £30,000 Competition – MG4, Fiat 600e, VW ID.3, ORA 03, Citroen e-C3, Hyundai Inster, Vauxhall e-Corsa, Peugeot e-208, Mini Cooper e, Jeep Avenger, Cupra Born, Volvo EC30, Kia EV3 One lingering worry. What […]
