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Mercedes Benz EQV first drive

Updated: January 15, 2021

Zap-Map verdict: “Hugely spacious and refined, the Mercedes Benz EQV is expensive but with no direct rivals.” Range & charging Mercedes Benz has big plans for its range of EQ models – pure-electric vehicles – which started in the EQC. Second to...

New electric cars coming in 2021

Updated: December 31, 2020

With the turn of the year, attention inevitably turns to what’s coming along in the next 12 months. But before we look forward to the many, many EVs due in 2021, let’s just put the current state of play for electric vehicles...

Top 10 electric cars 2021

Updated: December 28, 2020

Electric car sales are booming, and it’s easy to see why. Increasingly, buyers are becoming aware of the benefits electric vehicles can bring, and seeing just how good a large number of EVs are as cars, rather than just electric ones. Only...

Top 10 EVs due in 2021

Updated: December 22, 2020

It’s safe to say that 2020 was a tough one for most, though that’s not really the case for the electric car market. Sales have soared, and are continuing to accelerate upwards as more and more buyers switch to an EV. If...

Top 10 practical EVs

Updated: October 15, 2020

Electric cars have rapidly become a viable choice for a large number of drivers. However, there has long been an argument that there aren’t enough large, practical EVs for those that prioritise interior space. Here, we counter that argument with the top...

Mini Electric review

Updated: September 18, 2020

Zap-Map verdict: “An electric Mini has always had the potential to prove a great car – and so it proves. Having put an electric powertrain into the famous hatchback, instant response and classic agile handling combine to create a great supermini.” Range...

Honda e first drive

Updated: September 17, 2020

Zap-Map verdict: “Honda has announced itself on the electric vehicle stage with a model that looks almost identical to the concept that the public clamoured for. High-tech, stylish, and fun, the Honda e might not have a long range, but it’s a...

Zap-Insights: UK network market share

Updated: July 14, 2020

As the number of public EV charge points across the UK grows month on month, Zap-Map continues to track the composition and profile of this charging infrastructure on the Zap-Map stats page. In response to user demand, Zap-Map has now added two...

Best electric vans 2020

Updated: June 1, 2020

Electric vans can offer the perfect combination of excellent practicality and low-running costs for businesses. As such, it should come as no surprise that the EV LCV market is growing . . . and fast. From ‘last-mile’ delivery specialists to long-range electric...

Impact of coronavirus on public EV charging networks

Updated: August 14, 2020

While the on-going coronavirus situation has reduced car usage significantly, the lock-down restrictions have not halted all journeys. Essential travel is still taking place both by key workers needing to get to work and also for essential journeys by many including local...

Kia Soul EV: UK first drive

Updated: March 9, 2020

Kia’s Soul EV wears one of the longest-running badges in the electric car market, and now the Korean manufacturer has released its second-generation version. Building on the success of the e-Niro, Kia’s latest Soul EV features revised styling and a significantly improved...

Ford Mustang Mach-E: first ride review

Updated: September 23, 2020

Ford has launched the all-electric Mustang Mach-E to the public in Europe. The forthcoming EV headlines Ford’s Go Electric event, which is set to go on tour across the UK and the continent over the coming few months. NGC was invited along...