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New BMW i3 vs Mercedes C-Class

It's the ultimate executive rivalry – can the new electric BMW 3-Series beat the new Mercedes C-Class? Batch and Nicola find out.

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CHEEKY LUGGERKia expands PV5 electric van range with new models and prices

BACK OF THE NET (ZERO)ZEV mandate: government expected to cut UK EV targets

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EV TYRE INSIGHT

Why do EVs benefit from dedicated tyres? Discover how EV-specific tyres can make a difference.. and save you money

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CHEEKY LUGGER

Kia expands PV5 electric van range with new models and prices

New high-roof van and rolling chassis versions of Kia’s PV5 go on sale

ROCK'N'ROLLS

BYD’s new Yangwang Altior looks a lot like a Rolls-Royce

More British inspiration for BYD’s latest creation – a Rolls rival from posh sub-brand Yangwang

VAN IN THE STREET

New Renault Trafic electric van priced from £38,000

Orders for Renault's new Trafic E-Tech electric van have opened in the UK from £38k (plus VAT)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

BMW i3 vs Mercedes C-Class Electric compared – which electric exec is best?

The new BMW i3 and Mercedes C-Class Electric have electrified a famous rivalry that goes back decades

WRONG TURN

Opinion: why cutting ZEV mandate EV targets is the wrong move

Is the government about to let the car industry have its cake and eat it on EV sales targets?

MOTABILITY LOSSES

Motability drops Skoda Enyaq, reducing selection of electric cars

There are now just three larger family sized electric SUVs on the Motability scheme to choose from

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LATEST TIPS & ADVICE

All you need to know about Ford's electric vans

Transit, Custom, Connect, Courier, City PHEV and electric: all you need to know about Ford's electric vans

ZERO SUM GAME

What is the ZEV mandate? The UK's zero emission sales targets explained

Everything you need to know about the zero emission vehicle mandate in the UK, what it is and how it works

CLAIM TO PLEASE

EV mileage rates explained: what can you claim?

Expenses can be confusing – how does it work with EVs?

EV RUNNING COSTS

How much does it cost to charge an electric vehicle?

Find out how much it costs to charge an EV – and how you can reduce your costs

PASS NOTES

What is new brand Lepas? Here's everything you need to know

Here's everything you need to know about the latest brand from the Chery stable

HEAVEN INCENTIVE

Which EVs are eligible for the UK's electric car grant?

A handy list of every car that qualifies for the plug-in EV grant that could save you thousands