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Audi e-tron S Sportback quattro review

Updated: September 23, 2021

Zap-Map verdict: “Stylish and sporty, the Audi e-tron S Sportback is a good example that EVs can be lots of fun.” Audi e-tron S Sportback: Range & charging Not content to offer a large, practical SUV, Audi has expanded its line-up to...

Zap-Map tracks price-per-mile for best selling EVs

Updated: September 14, 2021

The sign of an established market is plenty of choice for buyers. It’s safe to say that the electric vehicle market is maturing nicely, and we have come a long way from the days where there were only a handful of models...

Wireless charging system developed for electric taxis

Updated: August 13, 2021

Sprint Power has developed a series of wireless charging modules in preparation for a new UK government-backed trial in Nottingham that starts next month. The project will look to demonstrate the suitability of wireless charging technology for a fleet of the UK’s...

Hyundai Ioniq 5 first drive

Updated: September 14, 2021

Zap-Map verdict: “Hyundai already had some excellent electric cars before the Ioniq 5 came along. Now it has a truly world-class model.” Hyundai Ioniq 5: Range & charging Larger than it looks in photos, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 offers customers a practical...

InstaVolt rolls out fastest units yet

Updated: August 9, 2021

Rapid charging network InstaVolt has launched its latest charge points, capable of delivering 120 kW DC for customers. The new BYD units will be deployed across all future installations nationwide, including locations such as Costa Coffee and McDonalds. It’s the first time...

Peugeot e-2008 review

Updated: August 2, 2021

Zap-Map verdict: ”A stylish and refined crossover, the Peugeot e-2008 is one of the best in its class, combining a decent range with practicality and dynamism.” Peugeot e-2008: Range & charging Peugeot – and parent group Stellantis – has set about electrifying...

Audi e-tron 55 quattro review

Updated: August 18, 2021

Zap-Map verdict: ”Spacious and refined, the Audi e-tron has benefitted from improvements to boost range. A top premium SUV, electric or otherwise.” Audi e-tron 55 quattro: Range & charging Audi’s first e-tron pure-EV has already been fettled with a set of upgrades...

Tesla Model 3 Long Range review

Updated: July 16, 2021

Zap-Map verdict: ”Not just one of the best EVs, but one of the best cars on the road.” Tesla Model 3 Long Range: Range & charging Tesla continues to improve its range (model) and its range (driving). The Tesla Model 3 Long...

Lexus UX 300e review

Updated: July 20, 2021

Zap-Map verdict: “Lexus trusts in electric rather than hybrid for the first time in the UX. Unsurprisingly, it turns out electric is better.” Lexus UX 300e: Range & charging Lexus has created a range that’s useful, but not huge. There’s one battery...

Toyota Proace Electric first drive

Updated: June 7, 2021

Zap-Map verdict: “Toyota’s first production pure-EV is a van, arriving in the shape of the Proace Electric. With a pick between two battery sizes, both offer a good range on a charge, all with the benefit of a normal load area and...

Fiat 500 first drive

Updated: June 7, 2021

Zap-Map verdict: “Fiat’s brilliant city car just got a little more brilliant. Now electric-only, the Fiat 500 adds responsive performance to agility and character in an ideal urban package.” Fiat 500: Range & charging Built on an EV platform, the Fiat 500...

MG5 EV review

Updated: May 11, 2021

Zap-Map verdict: ”An electric estate. The only other big-booted non-SUV EV estate is the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, which costs rather more than the affordable MG5 EV.” MG5 EV: Range & charging The MG5 EV has much in common with its MG...