Toyota's new EV might have had you at ‘hello, what on earth is that’, but you’ll definitely stay for the 71kWh battery that apparently guarantees a WLTP range in the mid-200s thanks to standard-fit heat pumps and water-cooled batteries. It’ll charge at 150kW too, getting you ba...
It’s good to drive, well-equipped and pretty comfy on the move, but struggles to stand out against the best of its rivals in any one area. There are two versions of the ID 3: Pro and Pro S. The former is the entry level version – that gets a 58kWh battery which means it can...
In our tests, this version managed the 0-60mph sprint in 5.4sec, yet thanks to its 106kWh battery can officially travel up to 330 miles between charges. As you'd hope at this price point, the interior of the Q8 e-tron is a fine place to while away a long journey, with high-...
In addition to the excessive amount of time cars sit parked unused, it calculated that an average of 40kWh of energy would power a modern home for two days. For context, theVW ID.4has a battery capacity of 77kWh, thePolestar 2one of 82kWh andMercedes EQS's battery is 107.8kWh....
No such head-scratching is needed with the Kia Niro EV: all versions have a 201bhp electric motor driving the front wheels, fed by a 64.8kWh (usable capacity) battery. Acceleration is surprisingly sprightly, and the Niro EV pulls well when you put your foot down at low speeds, sprinting ...
The entry-level Mini Cooper C has a 154bhp 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine – which is also our pick of the range. It’s a feisty, strong unit, more so than the engine found in theAudi A1 35 TFSIas well as what you get from most rivals. The 0-62mph sprint is dispatched ...
Instead, the Smart #1 (pronounced hashtag one) has a 62kWh battery that's good for an official range of up to 273 miles, depending on version. The standard model comes with 268bhp, which means you won't have any trouble getting up to motorway speeds, or you can opt for the hot Bra...
What it’s like to drive, and how quiet it is Engine, 0-60mph and gearbox There’s no such thing as a slow Porsche Cayenne. Even the entry-level version, with its 349bhp turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine, can accelerate from 0-62mph in 6.0 seconds and pulls strongly from low...
Buying a newelectric carcan still cost rather a lot of money, though. One solution is to buy one used, where you can dip your toes in the future without spending a fortune. Here, we've brought together our top 10 favourite used electric cars. Some are stylish, some are sensible, but...
The Smart #1 is an impressive electric SUV – unless you need a big boot 1Introduction 2Driving 3Interior 4Practicality 5Buying & owning Open Gallery by Lawrence Cheung Published18 January 2024 Share review How we test cars Smart Hashtag-1 200kW Premium 66kWh 5dr Autoreview ...