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DrivingElectric highlights the most efficient vehicles available, providing you with straightforward information to support your transition to electric. Our car reviews, guidance, and news are presented clearly, steering clear of complicated terms and sticking to the essential details. What sets us apart from other sites is our honesty; if an electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid car isn't the right fit for you, we'll let you know and recommend the top alternatives instead.

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EV Deal of the Day: Dacia Spring is amazingly good value at £116 per month

2 weeks ago | drivingelectric.com | Paul Adam

Low running costsEasy to drive140-mile rangeThe Dacia Spring is the first EV from the value-driven manufacturer, and offers an interesting option for those seeking an affordable and compact electric car. Beyond the benefits of its attractive pricing and low running costs, the Spring is surprisingly practical and perfect for urban driving. If you're in the market for a city runabout or a convenient second car, Dacia's latest offering is certainly worth a closer look.
EV Deal of the Day: practical Vauxhall Grandland Electric for only £199 per month

4 weeks ago | drivingelectric.com | Paul Adam

Good level of standard kitSpacious interiorGreat all-electric rangeThe Vauxhall Grandland Electric is perfectly set up for family car buyers because it has plenty of passenger room, lots of standard equipment, and an impressive EV range. Ok, it’s not the most fun car to drive, but the Grandland trades driving dynamism for plenty of comfort and a more practical approach, which is definitely more useful when tackling the school run, or undertaking a longer road trip.
EV Deal of the Day: user-friendly Volkswagen ID.3 for £195 per month

1 month ago | drivingelectric.com | Paul Adam

Good interior spacePractical rangeDecent level of standard kitIf you’re looking at making the move to an all-electric car, then the Volkswagen ID.3 is a great starting point. It’s easy to drive, with simple intuitive controls, plus it offers impressive practicality for a relatively small five-door hatchback (it’s 20mm shorter than a Volkswagen Golf) and comes with plenty of range.
Renault 5 Turbo 3E: 533bhp electric rally homage hits the road in 2027

1 month ago | drivingelectric.com | Antony Ingram

Every so often, Renault has a flash of brilliance combined with madness. We’ve seen it in the revival of the Alpine brand and the brilliant A110 sports car, the mid-engined Clio V6 of the early 2000s, and now we’re seeing it again with the Renault 5 Turbo 3E – a more than 500bhp, six-figure homage to the original Renault 5 Turbo of 1980.
New Mercedes CLA 2025: massive 491-mile range for Mercedes’ new small saloon

1 month ago | drivingelectric.com | Antony Ingram

When the new third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA goes on sale later this year it will do so with a fully-electric model in the lineup – and one that completely rewrites the rule book for driving range in its class. The headline figure is 491 miles on the WLTP cycle, a number that isn’t just tens but hundreds of miles longer than some competitors.
EV Deal of the Day: get into the new Ford Capri for just £247 a month

1 month ago | drivingelectric.com | Paul Adam

Impressive interiorSmooth powertrainsGood refinementOkay, the name continues to be divisive and, let's face it, the Ford Capri’s looks certainly won't appeal to everyone. But if you can skip past these (albeit quite important) issues, you’ll find a very capable mid-size family SUV. Although the Capri isn’t particularly sporty or fun to drive, it does offer strong straight-line performance, which is ultimately what most buyers of mainstream SUVs will judge it on.
EV Deal of the Day: smart-looking Peugeot E-2008 for only £183 per month

1 month ago | drivingelectric.com | Paul Adam

Good quality interiorLow running costsGood boot spaceThe Peugeot E-2008 is an all-electric compact SUV that offers sharp styling, along with good build quality and a decent slug of practicality. There’s also useful onboard technology that helps to make any journey go more smoothly, plus the obvious benefit of emissions-free motoring which should contribute to lower overall running costs – an increasingly important factor for many family-car buyers.
PHEV Deal of the Day: Jaecoo 7 family SUV for £270 per month

1 month ago | drivingelectric.com | Paul Adam

Good all-electric rangeLots of standard equipmentStriking looksFamily SUV buyers can now add the new Jaecoo 7 to an ever-growing list of car-changing options. While some, if not most of you, might be wondering who on earth Jaecoo is, the Chinese manufacturer’s ambitious plans alongside its sister brand, Omoda, mean that you’ll soon be seeing the eye-catching J7 more frequently on UK roads.
EV Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Corsa Electric for £169 a month

2 months ago | drivingelectric.com | Paul Adam

Good real-world rangeGenerous standard equipmentEasy to driveIf you’re looking for an small electric car that feels just like a petrol or diesel car to drive, and won’t bamboozle you with tricky tech, then the Vauxhall Corsa Electric is the one to choose. Making the transition to an EV can be a daunting prospect for some, which means uncomplicated cars such as the Corsa Electric really come into their own.
EV Deal of the Day: high-quality MINI Aceman for £229 per month

2 months ago | drivingelectric.com | Paul Adam

Good to driveFive-door practicalityImpressive cabin qualityThe MINI Aceman is a small electric SUV that’s full of quality and fun to drive. It carries over some of the smaller Cooper model’s fun factor and premium feel, but with the addition of rear doors and more usable space.