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Every year, we get the latest electric vehicles (EVs) together and drive them until they die to see how far they can really go on a charge. But while several brands have produced winners based on that metric, there’s one that has always reigned supreme when it comes to efficiency:Tesla. Now, not so long ago, when electricity was cheap, efficiency didn’t seem to matter that much. However, at today’s inflated prices it’s a very important consideration, and one of the reasons why the new Mercedes-Benz CLA has the potential to be a game-changer. If it lives up to the hype, it will use energy even more sparingly than the Tesla Model 3. And there are a host of other reasons why it could be one of 2025’s most important new…

SUBARU HAS ONE of the most loyal customer bases of any car company; its Forester SUV is said to have a repeat ownership rate of 70%, with owners being hooked on its durability and off-road credentials. That’s as may be, but the Forester remains a niche choice in the UK, with just 2419 cars sold last year. To put that into context, Kia sold 46,163 Sportages over the same period. So, how to attract more buyers without alienating the regulars? Well, this sixth-generation model doesn’t stray too far from the Forester recipe of old (it’s essentially a heavy update of its predecessor), but in an effort to add sparkle, it’s been treated to an all-new design inside and out, along with some mechanical tweaks to improve the way it drives.…

IN CASE YOU’RE wondering, it’s pronounced ‘tieron’. But although the Volkswagen Tayron is a new name for us, this SUV that can seat up to seven might seem familiar in a lot of ways, because it shares its underpinnings with the latest Tiguan family SUV and is a slightly larger replacement for the outgoing Tiguan Allspace. As in the Tiguan, the petrol engine line-up consists of a 148bhp 1.5-litre mild hybrid, and 201 and 261bhp 2.0-litre units with four-wheel drive. For drivers who cover long distances or haul heavy loads regularly, there’s also a 148bhp 2.0-litre diesel. Company car drivers will be more interested in the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) eHybrids, which come in 201bhp and 268bhp guises and are good for a generous official electric range of up to 76…

IT’S SAFE TO say that the Porsche Cayenne was met with some scepticism from car enthusiasts when it was first launched – mostly because the concept of a performance SUV didn’t really exist up until that point, and it especially wasn’t expected from a sports car brand like Porsche. But the Cayenne has gone on to be Porsche’s best-selling model, and the German brand will be hoping to replicate that success with the introduction of an all-new, fully electric model. Rather than replacing the current petrol and hybrid versions of the Cayenne, the electric model will be sold alongside them beyond 2030. The Cayenne Electric is based on an evolution of the underpinnings used by the Audi Q6 e-tron and Porsche’s smaller Macan Electric, so it will get the same…

IN THE SAME way that early life forms ventured out of the swamp and sea on to terra firma, becoming increasingly sophisticated and diverse in the process, so too have SUVs. These often rugged-looking models have thrown off the shackles of their off-road-focused forebears to become right at home on the Tarmac. But while you might argue that the original – and largely forgotten – Toyota Urban Cruiser was a bit of a dinosaur, the rebooted version benefits from nearly 20 years of evolution. Positioned above the hybrid Yaris Cross in Toyota’s range, the Urban Cruiser will be the brand’s second standalone electric model (after the larger bZ4X SUV). Like the closely related Suzuki e-Vitara, the Urban Cruiser will be available with a 49kWh battery and a 142bhp motor, or…

HOW’S THE WEATHER? If you’re in the UK, there’s a fair chance it’s overcast or raining. Indeed, you’d think that our stereotypically wet weather wouldn’t lend itself to open-top motoring, yet we remain one of the Mini Cooper Convertible’s biggest markets. Why? Well, along with the Convertible’s advantages on sunny days, it shares the Mini 3dr hatch back’s everyday usability when the weather isn’t quite as favourable. Thanks to a recent facelift, it also adopts the hatch’s new front end design, sleeker tail-lights and reworked interior (more on which later). Every Mini Convertible comes with a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine, skipping the slightly weedy 1.5-litre three-cylinder unit that kicks off the hatch line-up. The Convertible’s entry-level 161bhp option (in the Cooper C) has plenty of guts at low revs, promises…

IN THE WORLD of sports cars, performance matters. So, the fact that the latest iteration of the Porsche 911 Carrera S can accelerate from 0-62mph in as little as 3.3sec – 0.6sec up on the standard Carrera and quicker than the rival Aston Martin Vantage and Mercedes-AMG GT – is something worth bragging about. Like the regular Carrera, the S is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre flat six petrol engine that drives the rear wheels, but its 473bhp power output is almost 100bhp up on that of the entry-level model, and 30bhp more than the previous Carrera S produced. The Carrera S’s top speed is 191mph, although you’ll need an unrestricted stretch of German autobahn or a track to put that to the test. The same smooth and quick-shifting eight-speed…

DRIVERS WHO TAKE too long to pay fees in private car parks controlled by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras will no longer be hit with fines. That’s thanks to new rules imposed following a review by the Private Parking Scrutiny and Advice Panel. Drivers previously faced a fine of up to £100 if they didn’t pay within five minutes of entry. Now they will have until they leave to pay, to ensure that “motorists who face genuine difficulties in paying in a short timeframe are treated fairly”. These changes apply only to ANPR camera-controlled car parks. International Parking Committee CEO Will Hurley said: “It is crucial that there is a mechanism to identify and resolve issues quickly. I’m pleased the panel has acted swiftly to introduce safeguards for motorists.”…

MAZDA CX-5 2.0 e-Skyactiv G Exclusive-Line List price £34,160 Target Price £31,961 This family SUV first went on sale back in 2017, but it’s still plush inside and good to drive for a competitive price NISSAN QASHQAI 1.3 DiG-T 158 N-Connecta List price £33,025 Target Price £29,163 With sharper looks than before and an upgraded infotainment system, the car that started the family SUV revolution seeks to sustain its popularity NEW RENAULT SYMBIOZ E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 Iconic Esprit Alpine List price £33,295 Target Price £30,707 Armed with an attractive price and fuel-saving hybrid tech, this newcomer aims to attract buyers looking for maximum value ONE OF THE most fun aspects about cooking at home is that you can be creative and construct a whole new meal when you have…

Mileage 2397 List price £49,580 Target Price £47,498 Price as tested £50,180 Test range 242 miles WITH MY MINI Countryman being (a) a family SUV and (b) quite a sizeable one, I went into custodianship pretty confident on the practicality front. Behind the rear seats, there’s 460 litres of luggage space; that’s a bit more than you get in a Volvo EX40 (452 litres), although it does trail the Countryman’s kissing cousin, the BMW iX1, which has 490 litres. Still, as boots go, it’s way more usable than anything I’ve seen in a Mini previously; the floor is helpfully square, and there’s a void under that floor – a handy place to store the charging cable. For the first month of our time together, the Mini’s load-lugging acumen was tasked…

Mileage 7208  List price £48,695  Target Price £45,936 Price as tested £49,571 Test range 270 miles IN ANY LONG-TERM relationship, little things can make a big difference one way or another – and the same is true about living with a car. Indeed, that’s one of the main reasons why we conduct these long-term tests, even though we’ve already rated the models in question in 16 areas and driven them back to back with their rivals. It was only when winter arrived, for example, that I started to become properly frustrated by the fact that my BYD Seal’s parking sensors don’t provide an audible warning when you’re approaching an object (only a beep to tell you that you’re in reverse). When the weather was warmer, I didn’t find this a major…

Mileage 1426 List price £54,305 Target Price £52,167  Price as tested £55,055  Test range 260 miles MY VOLVO EC40 has what is known as a commanding driving position, in that its relatively high elevation and upright stance provide a better view for a more confidence-inspiring drive. There’s plenty of fore and aft adjustment in the driver’s seat, too, but I’d prefer it if the seat went a little lower and the steering wheel extended out a fraction more. As it stands (or as one sits), I feel a little too high and a little too close to the dashboard, although this is only really a problem when I’m getting in or out, when I occasionally brush my head against the top of the door opening. However, even though you sit high,…

‘We’ve got Best Buys for every need’THE WHAT CAR? TEAM TARGET PRICE This is the maximum we think you should pay for your new car. It’s set by our team of mystery shoppers, who spend every day haggling with dealers to see what discounts are available across the UK. HOW WE RANK OUR TOP 10s Every year, we drive hundreds of new or updated models. We test them back to back with rivals. We look at everything from comfort to costs, practicality to performance, and refinement to reliability. Then, armed with all the facts, we can definitively name the best model in each class, plus its closest rivals (and the ones to avoid). No matter what your priorities are, you’ll find a car that’s ideal for your needs. KEY INFORMATION…

STAR RATINGS TARGET PRICE The What Car? Target Price is the maximum you should pay for a new car and is researched by our crack team of mystery shoppers. Haggling for the best price with salespeople can be an uncomfortable experience, but it’s made much easier with our Target Price as a realistic figure to aim for. TARGET PCP Based on the Target £ Price figures set by our mystery shoppers, Target PCP is a fair monthly payment to aim for if you’re taking out a personal contract purchase (PCP) finance agreement at a car dealership. Most of the deals are over 48 months with a 15% deposit and an 8000-mile annual limit. Those marked with an asterisk are over 36 months and those with an apostrophe are over 42…

Upmarket family SUV gets more efficient mild hybrid engines and a high-tech interior as it enters its third generation On sale April Price from £49,980 GIVEN AUDI’S PLAN for a fully electric line-up in just eight years, it’s put a surprising amount of effort into the new Audi Q5. Then again, a mere light refresh of its global best seller would have been more than a little risky. So, what’s changed? Well, the big headline is that the third generation of Audi’s BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC rival is the first SUV to use Audi’s new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) underpinnings, which made their debut on the A5 last year. These aren’t entirely ‘new’, then, but some major upgrades were needed to accommodate the brand’s latest fuel-saving mild hybrid technology.…

LOOKING BACK AT Volvo’s heritage, big, sensible estates were once the brand’s best-known products; practicality was its middle name. Now that its attention is more focused on sports utility vehicles, the rugged new EX30 Cross Country is here to underline the fact that the ‘U’ in ‘SUV’ is still a Volvo priority. The Cross Country badge first appeared in 1997 on the rump of a Volvo V70 estate that was tweaked to better handle life away from the beaten track. Likewise, the EX30 Cross Country has four-wheel drive and raised suspension, together with all-terrain tyres as an option for its 18in wheels. It joins the Subaru Solterra in being among the handful of electric SUVs with genuine rough-road capability. Based on the EX30 Twin Motor Performance Ultra, the Cross Country…

HYUNDAI KNOWS A thing or two about building seven-seat SUVs. The Santa Fe, which is about to celebrate its 25th birthday, has long offered good-value transport for big families – and we reckon the latest version is the best seven-seater you can buy. The only problem is you can’t have a fully electric version of it, and that’s where the new Ioniq 9 steps in. Granted, with an expected starting price of £63,000, it stretches the ‘good value’ theme a bit, but these things are relative. It’s likely to undercut the closely related Kia EV9 by a couple of thousand pounds, even though it will be priced well above the Peugeot e-5008. There are good reasons for that, though. For one thing, the Ioniq 9 is enormous – slightly longer…

steve.huntingford@haymarket.com FORD’S DECISION TO bring back the name of a much-loved coupé on an SUV was controversial, but it hasn’t stopped the car in question from becoming a huge hit. No, we’re not talking about the new Capri (which is yet to trouble the top of the sales charts), but the UK’s favourite car in 2024, the Puma. And now that model has gone through another transformation – into an electric vehicle. This time around, the styling changes are minimal, being limited to a closed-off front grille and a unique set of alloy wheels. And while Ford is calling this latest Puma the Gen-E (to distinguish it from the petrol variants that will continue to be sold alongside it), there are no ‘Gen-E’ badges on the car itself. Power is…

THE NEW MERCEDES-BENZ CLA is the first model to be built on the brand’s new MMA mechanicals, and that’s appropriate, because it’s a car that’s positively spoiling for a fight. However, in this instance MMA actually stands for Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture rather than Mixed Martial Arts. No matter. The MMA hardware represents a dramatic change in approach for Mercedes, because it has been designed to underpin both fully electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids without leaving either compromised. By contrast, the electric Mercs currently on sale have little in common under the skin with their fuel-sipping equivalents, and yet some still suffer from practicality issues. Even if this wasn’t the case, though, it would be easy to see the logic behind MMA: why go to the effort and expense of engineering…

IN 1998, KELLOGG’S changed the name of Coco Pops to Choco Krispies in the UK, bringing the popular breakfast cereal into line with the way it appeared in Europe. Just a year later, however, the name was changed back because it was causing confusion among buyers. Audi has made a similar about-turn, scrapping its short-lived convention of using odd numbers to indicate combustion-engined cars and even numbers for electric ones. The result is that this new combustion-engined estate is called A6 Avant (as before), rather than A7 Avant. In entry-level form, the A6 Avant is powered by a mild hybrid 2.0-litre petrol engine with 201bhp – enough for a 0-62mph time of 8.3sec. Unlike the mild hybrid systems in some rivals, Audi’s MHEV Plus enables you to drive on electric…

IT’S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE to look at any media source without seeing some mention of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, whether it be on the subject of short trips in private jets or holding one of the most successful tours in history. But did you know that she has a brother who’s a movie star and director? Like him, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé has been somewhat overshadowed by its sibling. You see, while it has a lot in common with the 1 Series, that family hatchback gets almost all of the attention. With this latest facelift, though, that could all be about to change. The looks of this four-door coupé have changed significantly, going the same way as the latest 1 Series, with new headlights, an elongated front grille, new tail-lights…

A QUARTER OF drivers who are dazzled by the headlights of oncoming vehicles are staying off the roads more at night, according to new research released by the RAC. The study also found that 61% of drivers think the problem is worse than it was a year ago, and 75% of those who are driving less are doing so because other cars’ headlights make the experience uncomfortable or more difficult. Some of the problems highlighted by those surveyed include not being able to judge where an oncoming vehicle is on the road, how fast it is going, or even if it is indicating. “What has gone from a mere frustration is now having a profound impact on people – whether that’s momentarily being blinded while driving or struggling to judge…

PEUGEOT 5008 Hybrid 136 Allure List price £38,360 Target Price £36,598 A higher-spec version of Peugeot’s seven-seat SUV has previously beaten the Nissan X-Trail, and it makes even more sense in this cheaper guise NEW SKODA KODIAQ 1.5 TSI 150 e-TEC SE (7 Seats) List price £38,720 Target Price £34,767 The entry-level seven-seat version of Skoda’s largest SUV offers a lot of space and practicality for the money. It’ll have its work cut out to beat the 5008, though IS THERE A type of car with a broader job description than a seven-seat SUV? We doubt it. Sports cars have to be fast, luxury cars plush, city cars cheap to run – simple. But a modern-day seven-seater? It needs to be practical, efficient, packed with technology, comfortable and – yes…

MANY OF YOU will have been in this situation. You’re on holiday at a place you love and have visited many times before. You wake in your hotel room, get dressed for breakfast and begin your traipse down the corridor towards where the buffet is in full swing. You see a flood of light ahead; one of the executive suites is being prepared, and its door is wide open. As you pass, you crane your neck, nonchalantly, to sneak a glimpse of how the other half live. Your own deluxe double room is very nice, but you nevertheless eye the separate living and study areas, walk-in wardrobe and balcony of these more expensive quarters with envy. And something similar has led me to run a Skoda Kodiaq. You see, for…

IT’S RARE THAT a car can accurately be described as ‘all-new’, but when I saw a prototype of the new Q6 e-tron last year at Audi’s HQ, it was precisely that. It was based on all-new underpinnings, it featured an all-new infotainment system and it was cloaked in Audi’s latest design theme. It also had such show-stealing kit as cameras in place of door mirrors, headlights with customisable animations, plus an additional infotainment screen for the front passenger. This tech meant there was plenty for me to write about. But did the early car I’d seen represent the kind of Q6 e-tron buyers would actually choose, I wondered? And if not, would this upmarket family SUV still impress when shorn of those high-tech features? Well, I can’t speak for the…

IN PRODUCTION 2017-2024 PRICE FROM £11,000 OUR FAVOURITE VERSION 1.5 TSI 150 SE IT’S NO SURPRISE that the very latest iteration of the Skoda Kodiaq is so similar to this first one; you don’t mess with a successful formula. We loved the original Kodiaq back when it was first launched in 2017, and we weren’t the only ones; it went on to amplify Skoda’s reputation and, thanks to its healthy sales figures, its bank balance too. Now, for families looking for an immensely practical SUV on a tight budget, a used Kodiaq might just be the ideal transport. The petrol engine options began initially with the 123bhp 1.4 TSI 125. Next up was a punchier and more popular 148bhp 1.4 TSI 150. This motor was upgraded in 2018 to a…

DAVID BECKHAM IS famously influential when it comes to fashion. Soon after his 2001 photoshoot for The Face magazine, barbers saw a spike in demand for Mohican hair styling. His swathes of visible ink have increased trade for tattooists the world over, too. Yet, for some reason, not as many of his laddish fans followed his brief flirtation with sarongs. Turns out you can take individuality a little too far. An inspired look can impel a million imitators – or it can open you to ridicule or indifference. So it is with compact SUVs. They were bound to catch on; rugged looks and raised driving positions separated them from mere family hatchbacks, yet they were just as handily sized. But while the Nissan Qashqai has inspired dozens of SUV copycats…

THE BYD ATTO 2’s name takes inspiration from the attosecond. It’s a measurement of time that equates to one-quadrillionth of a second – or, roughly how long it will take you to regret allowing your passengers to use the car’s in-built karaoke machine. BYD’s latest car for the UK arrives with fully electric power and an expected price to pitch it right in the midst of the small electric SUV pack. It fits between the smaller BYD Dolphin and bigger BYD Atto 3, to compete with the likes of the Kia EV3 and Smart #1. The Atto 2 is powered by a 51.1kWh (usable capacity) battery that feeds a 174bhp electric motor, driving the front wheels. Its 7.9sec 0-62mph time is fairly swift by the standards of the class, and…

IF VARIETY IS the spice of life, then Alfa Romeo’s Junior line-up just got a bit more flavourful. That’s because it’s now available with petrol power with this new Ibrida hybrid version, alongside the existing all-electric model. The Ibrida will act as the new entry point into the Junior range. It uses the same mild hybrid engine set-up as in its stablemates from within the Stellantis group, such as the Citroën C4, Fiat 600 and Jeep Avenger. This combines a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a 28bhp electric motor and a six-speed automatic gearbox. As with its counterparts, that combination delivers a total of 134bhp in the Junior Ibrida – matching the Lexus LBX. It’s quicker than that rival, though, with the 0-62mph sprint officially taking 8.9sec. However, some versions…

DRESSED IN A faded T-shirt and squinting into the summer sun, Jeremy Clarkson suddenly looks up from his glass of rosé, interrupts his date mid-conversation, and remarks, “Ooh, that noise. That was a Maserati Quattroporte – I suspect the GTS model. Such a cool noise. Sorry, what was your question?” At the time of writing, this viral TikTok video – titled ‘POV: you’re having lunch with a car guy’–is approaching a million views. No surprise, really, because (a) if you’re a petrolhead, it’s painfully relatable, and (b) it tells us something fundamental about Maserati. For all the brand’s ups and downs over the years, almost every model it’s ever produced has featured a gloriously sonorous engine. Which makes Maserati’s move to electrification a major challenge. While Porsche can focus on…

YOU’D THINK THAT with the success of the current Sportage, Kia could afford to rest on its laurels for a while. After all, the Sportage has been our favourite family SUV for the past three years, and it was one of the best-selling new cars in the UK last year. But no: Kia has given its golden goose a refresh to bring its looks more in line with those of recent Kia SUVs and extend its advantage over rivals. The updated model was revealed late in 2024 at the LA Auto Show. It’s distinguished from the previous model by design tweaks that reflect the style of the EV3, EV5 and EV9. A larger grille is flanked by vertically stacked LED headlights, incorporating an angular new daylight running light signature that’s…

VOLVO MADE ITS name with sensible saloon and estate cars long before SUVs were a thing, but it’s been almost two years since the S90 executive car departed showrooms. In 2026, though, its successor will arrive, as a sleek, technology-focused saloon that breaks away from the Swedish brand’s SUV-dominated line-up – and it’ll be electric. When it goes on sale next year, three versions of the ES90 will be available. The entry-level Single Motor version will be powered by an 88kWh (usable capacity) battery, with rear-wheel drive, 329bhp and a 0-62mph time of 6.9sec. It’s not as nippy as the cheapest BMW i5, then, but the S90’s 403-mile projected range eclipses the BMW’s by more than 50 miles, if not quite matching the 431 miles promised by the Mercedes-Benz EQE…

FROM 2016 TO 2017, Apple offered a tiny Shuffle version of its iPod MP3 player. In the interest of miniaturisation, it was extremely simple, with no display and few controls. And the same was true of the new Volkswagen ID 1’s predecessor. The diddyVolkswagen e-Up (and its petrol-powered Up sibling) was a size smaller than the VW Polo, just as the new ID 1 will sit below the upcoming ID 2 (more about which on p43) in the brand’s fast-expanding electric car line-up. But while the e-Up was short on creature comforts, the ID Every1 concept suggests that the production model will be closer to other models from the brand when it comes to tech. The ID 1 concept has a large, centrally mounted infotainment touchscreen optimised for Android Auto…

“GROWING OLD IS mandatory, but growing up is optional.” You’ve seen it on mugs, T-shirts and social media bios. But if that phrase belongs anywhere, it’s on the back of the seventh-generation Ford Mustang Convertible. For all the opportunities it has had to mature since 1964, the Mustang has refused. Hybrid power? Not a chance. Sensible four-wheel drive? Forget it. Updated again for 2025, the Mustang sticks to a simple formula: a 5.0-litre, non-turbocharged V8 sending its power to the rear wheels. Power drops a fraction, from 444bhp to 440bhp (due to tightening emissions regulations), but the Mustang pulls hard from 2000rpm to 7000rpm with a proper muscle car soundtrack – far more characterful than the comparatively hushed straight six in the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet. What’s more, the engine…

THE DAYS WHEN you could break into most cars with a metal coat hanger may be long gone, but according to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), 61,343 vehicles were reported stolen in the UK in 2024. Although this is a 6% reduction on the previous year, it’s the third-highest figure in the past decade and more than twice the number stolen in 2015. The 2024 figure equates to 168 cars stolen every day, seven cars stolen every hour, or one stolen every 8.5 minutes. The data was supplied by the DVLA via a Freedom of Information request made by What Car?. Many different types of cars feature in the top 10 most stolen list, including the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class executive cars, and SUVs in the…

BIGGER, FASTER, HARDER, stronger. Life in the 2020s demands more of everything, so in many ways the Volkswagen ID 7 is the right car for the age. During six months and nearly 11,000 miles behind the wheel of mine, I never really became accustomed to just how big it was. And that’s only partly meant as a criticism, because while the ID 7 is very long and very wide, it also feels incredibly spacious. It shrugged off the most bulky of family luggage, while the panoramic glass roof (part of the £2100 Exterior Pack Plus) added to the sense of space inside. I was initially concerned that Volkswagen’s decision to swap a physical roller blind for electrical opacity at the touch of a button might lead to a sweltering interior…

Mileage 3455 List price £45,495 Target Price £40,797 Price as tested £46,745 Test range 270 miles IN COLD WEATHER, it’s nice to be able to come out of the house in the morning to a warm, de-iced car. So, for the three days per week on which I regularly commute to the office, I’ve got my Renault Scenic’s heating system set to pre-condition the interior (using the standard heat pump). The times have been scheduled directly via the car’s infotainment system, because I’ve had no luck connecting my newly created MyRenault account so that I can do things remotely on my phone. I haven’t scheduled the pre-warming on the other four days of the week, because I don’t want to waste energy if I’m working from home or not planning…

Mileage 2685 List price £51,790 Target Price £48,885 Price as tested £53,825  Test economy 53.3mpg I’VE BEEN DOING a lot of miles recently. My girlfriend lives in Stoke-on-Trent and I’m in London, so I’ve become very familiar with the M6 and M40. It also means I’ve been trying out innovative ways of keeping my plug-in hybrid Cupra Formentor’s 25.8kWh battery topped up; when it’s empty, its effect is like carrying a heavy weight in the boot, and fuel economy plummets. Handily, my girlfriend’s local garden centre hosts some of the latest Tesla Superchargers, which, as of last year, are open to non-Tesla drivers to use. You might remember that these chargers won our Technology Award at the 2024 What Car? Car of the Year Awards. We praised their high peak charging…

PRICE TODAY £19,000* CUPRA BORN 58kWh V2 List price when new £34,190** Available from 2022-present Cupra’s take on the Volkswagen ID 3 has a similar range and performance, dressed in a sportier set of clothes PRICE TODAY £17,000* VOLKSWAGEN ID 3 Pro Performance Family List price when new £34,995** Available from 2020-present An electric car with a wide array of talents, the ID 3 has a better-than-average range and a temptingly low used price EVER MET twins with very different personalities? Well, the Cupra Born and Volkswagen ID 3 are one such duo; despite shared DNA, they have their own, distinct approaches to life. The ID 3 was VW’s smallest purpose-designed electric car at its 2020 launch; the Born followed two years later. The pair’s similar silhouettes conceal virtually identical…