James Batchelor

Contributor

James – or Batch – is a freelance motoring journalist and presenter, and has been reviewing cars for over 15 years. He's had spells at leading automotive titles such as Auto Express and Car Dealer Magazine in senior roles, and was even a co-presenter on Carbuyer alongside our very own founder, Ginny Buckley. The pair helped to build Carbuyer's YouTube channel into a go-to place for car reviews.

Read articles from James Batchelor

The best Motability electric cars to get in 2025

Here's a run down of all the best Motability EVs for your shortlist

Get a load of this – the Toyota Hilux has gone electric

Stalwart Toyota pickup goes electric for the first time

Public electric car charger installations jump by 23% in a...

A new public charge point is being installed in the UK every 33 minutes

Renault launches queue-jumping R-Pass for "under £20k" Twi...

It hasn't been revealed yet, but buyers can already jump queue for new EV

Read reviews by James Batchelor

Toyota bZ4X Touring Review

From: £49,000
Max Range: 366mi

Geely Starray EM-i Review

From: £29,990
Max Range: 84mi

MG4 Urban Review

From: £23,495
Max Range: 258mi

Skoda Epiq Review

From: £25,000
Max Range: 267mi

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