20 h. ago I drove the electric car that looks identical to a Porsche Taycan but is half the price

The BYD Seal is an electric saloon that looks very much like a Porsche Taycan, but is much cheaper and has a similar range to the BMW i4 M50. It's a great car, but is it enough to take on the Germans?

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21 h. ago I drove the electric car that looks just like a Porsche – but costs £40k less

The BYD Seal is a Chinese electric car that looks exactly like a Porsche Taycan - but costs £40,000 less. Here's what happened when I took it for a spin

Economics

26 h. ago Electric car battery 'nearly halves when driving during heatwaves' new study finds

According to WhatCar?, while the UK doesn’t typically see such levels of excessive heat, the recent rise in heatwaves is already posing a considerable challenge for EV owners across the nation

Science

52 h. ago Tesla set to offer Elon Musk new pay deal that could be worth $1TRILLION

The billionaire, already the world's richest man, will receive the equivalent of £740billion if the electric car giant hits certain targets over the next decade.

Economics

66 h. ago Charging cables? Where Porsche is going, we don’t need charging cables

The new Porsche Cayenne Electric uses wireless charging plates to refuel through thin air

Politics

3 d. ago German car giant unveils WIRELESS charging for its new electric SUV: Here's how it works...

Buyers of its latest plush electric model can benefit from one of the most convenient new features to be added to the EV ownership experience yet.

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3 d. ago Vertu hopeful of boost from Government’s £650m electric car grant

The car dealership said grants on certain electric vehicles will spur on demand as the wider new car market remains under pressure.

Politics

3 d. ago Welsh man helps drive an electric car further than ever before on one charge

He described the achievement as a 'fantastic feeling'

Transport

4 d. ago British firm joins Jaguar Land Rover to create UK’s first electric car battery made from recycled materials

Altilium and JLR show that rare materials from old batteries can be used to power new ones

Science

4 d. ago The electric Audi TT: German giant unveils striking concept that signals return to the sports car market in 2027

Having axed production of the TT in 2023, and the £100k R8 just four months later in March 2024, Audi hasn't had a dedicated sports car for over 12 months. But it will from 2027.

Events

5 d. ago Electric car range almost halves when driving in heatwave temperatures, test finds

A test by What Car? driving three popular EVs through the 'frying pan of Andalusia' in Spain, enduring temperatures between 32 and 44 degrees, had a dramatic toll on the official ranges.

Transport

6 d. ago Seven EVs from Citroen, Peugeot, Skoda, Toyota and Vauxhall to get Electric Car Grants

The inclusion of these models takes eligibility for the Electric Car Grant up to 35 cars in total.

Politics

6 d. ago Starmer cannot have armoured electric Range Rover ‘because of bomb risk’

Jaguar Land Rover says ‘required safety levels cannot be achieved’ for EVs so PM must to stick to petrol versionWould-be car buyers considering ditching petrol for electric tend to fret – not always correctly – about higher upfront costs, access to chargers and whether their battery will last on long journeys.But Keir Starmer has an unusual obstacle to making the switch – Britain’s largest carmaker has claimed electric vehicles (EVs) do not offer adequate bomb protection. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Jaguar Land Rover lobbied to exclude armoured cars from UK EV targets

Carmaker said ‘required safety levels cannot be achieved’ – meaning PM’s Range Rovers will not be made electricWould-be car buyers considering ditching petrol for electric tend to fret – not always correctly – about higher upfront costs, access to chargers and whether their battery will last on long journeys.But Keir Starmer has an unusual obstacle to making the switch – Britain’s largest carmaker has claimed electric vehicles (EVs) do not offer adequate bomb protection. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago 'We've tested every electric car in the UK and this is the one you should buy'

A group of car experts from a renowned motoring publication have come together to decide which is the best electric vehicle on sale in the UK

Politics

9 d. ago Ministers get stingy with EV discounts: Price cap added to Electric Car Grant to exclude more luxurious models

The Government's Electric Car Grant (ECG) is barely a month old and already ministers have introduced a new stipulation to restrict the number of vehicles qualifying for discounts.

Politics

1 week ago Tesla sales in Europe slump 40% as BYD new car registrations more than triple

Electric car business run by Elon Musk continues to lose ground to Chinese rival despite recent revamp of Model YBusiness live – latest updatesTesla sales slumped 40% across Europe in July compared with a year earlier, as the electric car company run by Elon Musk faces increasingly tough competition from its Chinese rival BYD.There were 8,837 sales of Tesla cars last month across the EU, the European Free Trade Association and the UK, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). That compared with 14,769 at the same point last year. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago First EV models to receive Labour's full £3,750 Electric Car Grant confirmed

The DfT has confirmed another six cars eligible for the taxpayer-funded scheme, with a pair of Ford models the first to meet the Government's strict criteria to be awarded the £3,750 saving.

Economics

1 week ago First electric car models eligible for full purchase grants revealed

Drivers buying either a Ford Puma Gen-E or e-Tourneo Courier will be entitled to a £3,750 discount.

Politics

1 week ago Living with an electric BMW iX: the perfect summer getaway car

BMW has made a family-friendly all-electric SUV that is still fun to drive

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