Tom Ford

Associate Editor

Tom ‘Wookie’ Ford is an award-winning motoring journalist with two decades of experience driving ... pretty much everything. From hypercars to hydrogen cars, Wookie has poked, prodded and written about the lot. Not all of them caught fire. Currently the Associate Editor of TopGear Magazine and host of a forthcoming show about extreme EVs on Motortrend, he has previously presented Channel 5’s ‘Fifth Gear’, BBC 'TopGear America', 'Motörheads', 'Lazy Boy Garage' on Dave and BBC America’s ‘Mud, Sweat and Gears’. 

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  • Mercedes EQB 2022 in-depth review – Is Merc's 7-seater the perfect family EV? / Electrifying

    Mercedes EQB 2022 in-depth review – Is Merc's 7-seater the perfect family EV? / Electrifying

  • BMW iX 2022 in-depth review – Ugly duckling or work of genius? / Electrifying

    BMW iX 2022 in-depth review – Ugly duckling or work of genius? / Electrifying

  • Best electric cars under £35,000 coming in 2022 REVEALED / Electrifying.com

    Best electric cars under £35,000 coming in 2022 REVEALED / Electrifying.com

  • Mercedes-Benz C300e hybrid 2021 review – Do the sums add up for Merc's uber PHEV? / Electrifying

    Mercedes-Benz C300e hybrid 2021 review – Do the sums add up for Merc's uber PHEV? / Electrifying

  • Volkswagen ID.4 GTX SUV 2021 review – Has VW finally the X factor? / Electrifying

    Volkswagen ID.4 GTX SUV 2021 review – Has VW finally the X factor? / Electrifying

  • SEAT Mii Electric used buyer's guide & review – The best used electric car in the UK? / Electrifying

    SEAT Mii Electric used buyer's guide & review – The best used electric car in the UK? / Electrifying

  • Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia EV6 – Mega electric crossover shootout / Electrifying

    Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia EV6 – Mega electric crossover shootout / Electrifying

  • Skoda Enyaq vs Vauxhall Mokka-e – Which is the best sub-£35,000 electric family SUV? / Electrifying

    Skoda Enyaq vs Vauxhall Mokka-e – Which is the best sub-£35,000 electric family SUV? / Electrifying

  • Renault Twizy used buyer's guide & review – Is this part-scooter, part car a winner? / Electrifying

    Renault Twizy used buyer's guide & review – Is this part-scooter, part car a winner? / Electrifying

  • MG5 v VW ID.3 v Hyundai Kona Electric – Which is our real world miles per £ winner? / Electrifying

    MG5 v VW ID.3 v Hyundai Kona Electric – Which is our real world miles per £ winner? / Electrifying

  • Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV used buyer's guide & review / Electrifying

    Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV used buyer's guide & review / Electrifying

  • Porsche Everrati 911 review – Sacrilege or supercar saviour? / Electrifying

    Porsche Everrati 911 review – Sacrilege or supercar saviour? / Electrifying

  • Kia e-Niro 2021 in-depth review – Is one of the original EV SUVs still a good car? / Electrifying

    Kia e-Niro 2021 in-depth review – Is one of the original EV SUVs still a good car? / Electrifying

  • New Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia e-Niro – Two sisters, only one winner / Electrifying

    New Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia e-Niro – Two sisters, only one winner / Electrifying

  • Polestar Precept walkaround & preview - Why the future of Polestar is very exciting / Electrifying

    Polestar Precept walkaround & preview - Why the future of Polestar is very exciting / Electrifying

  • Best electric cars 2022 – your UNMISSABLE guide / Electrifying

    Best electric cars 2022 – your UNMISSABLE guide / Electrifying

  • New Toyota Mirai 2021 in-depth review: Is hydrogen the future or a load of hot air? / Electrifying

    New Toyota Mirai 2021 in-depth review: Is hydrogen the future or a load of hot air? / Electrifying

  • Audi e-tron GT vs Porsche Taycan – Same Power, Same Tech, Same Fun. Which one wins? / Electrifying

    Audi e-tron GT vs Porsche Taycan – Same Power, Same Tech, Same Fun. Which one wins? / Electrifying

  • New Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mazda MX-30 – Which affordable electric SUV is best? / Electrifying

    New Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mazda MX-30 – Which affordable electric SUV is best? / Electrifying

  • Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Skoda Enyaq – Two electric stars of 2021 go HEAD-TO-HEAD / Electrifying

    Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Skoda Enyaq – Two electric stars of 2021 go HEAD-TO-HEAD / Electrifying

  • Tesla Model S used buyer’s guide & review - It was a pioneer but is it good used? / Electrifying

    Tesla Model S used buyer’s guide & review - It was a pioneer but is it good used? / Electrifying

  • Used plug-in hybrid electric cars - Everything you need to know about used PHEVs / Electrifying

    Used plug-in hybrid electric cars - Everything you need to know about used PHEVs / Electrifying

  • Skoda Enyaq iV vs Mercedes EQA electric SUV shoot-out / Electrifying

    Skoda Enyaq iV vs Mercedes EQA electric SUV shoot-out / Electrifying

  • Mercedes EQA 2021 review – Is the baby EQ the best electric Benz ? / Electrifying

    Mercedes EQA 2021 review – Is the baby EQ the best electric Benz ? / Electrifying

  • Peugeot 508 PSE 2021 review – Should you buy Peugeot's hybrid powerhouse? / Electrifying

    Peugeot 508 PSE 2021 review – Should you buy Peugeot's hybrid powerhouse? / Electrifying

  • Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid 2021 review: Is this plug-in SUV our Cupra tea? / Electrifying

    Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid 2021 review: Is this plug-in SUV our Cupra tea? / Electrifying

  • Lexus UX300e electric SUV 2021 review – Has Lexus left it too late? / Electrifying

    Lexus UX300e electric SUV 2021 review – Has Lexus left it too late? / Electrifying

  • Citroen e-C4 vs Volkswagen ID.3 vs Kia Soul EV: Which electric hatchback is best? / Electrifying

    Citroen e-C4 vs Volkswagen ID.3 vs Kia Soul EV: Which electric hatchback is best? / Electrifying

  • Volkswagen ID.4 vs Ford Mustang Mach-E: Electric family SUV shootout / Electrifying

    Volkswagen ID.4 vs Ford Mustang Mach-E: Electric family SUV shootout / Electrifying

  • Five things we HATE about electric cars (by the people who love them) / Electrifying

    Five things we HATE about electric cars (by the people who love them) / Electrifying

  • Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Tesla Model 3: American EV shoot-out! / Electrifying

    Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Tesla Model 3: American EV shoot-out! / Electrifying

  • Nissan Ariya electric SUV preview: Game changer or game over for Nissan? / Electrifying

    Nissan Ariya electric SUV preview: Game changer or game over for Nissan? / Electrifying

  • Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV 2021 review: American dream or nightmare? / Electrifying

    Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV 2021 review: American dream or nightmare? / Electrifying

  • Best electric cars 2021 – this year's most exciting new cars we'd blow our money on / Electrifying

    Best electric cars 2021 – this year's most exciting new cars we'd blow our money on / Electrifying

  • SEAT Leon E-HYBRID 2021 review: Could it save you a paella cash? / Electrifying

    SEAT Leon E-HYBRID 2021 review: Could it save you a paella cash? / Electrifying

  • Citroen e-C4 2021 in-depth UK review: Oh dear or ooh la la? / Electrifying

    Citroen e-C4 2021 in-depth UK review: Oh dear or ooh la la? / Electrifying

  • Fiat 500e Electric v MINI Electric v Mazda MX-30: Which £25,000 EV is best? / Electrifying

    Fiat 500e Electric v MINI Electric v Mazda MX-30: Which £25,000 EV is best? / Electrifying

  • Vauxhall (Opel) Mokka-e – Tom Ford looks around Vauxhall's dramatic new SUV / Electrifying 4K

    Vauxhall (Opel) Mokka-e – Tom Ford looks around Vauxhall's dramatic new SUV / Electrifying 4K

  • BMW 330e plug-in hybrid 2020: In-depth review with Tom Ford / Electrifying

    BMW 330e plug-in hybrid 2020: In-depth review with Tom Ford / Electrifying

  • The World's Scariest Electric cars, Ginny Buckley and Tom Ford reveal all / Electrifying

    The World's Scariest Electric cars, Ginny Buckley and Tom Ford reveal all / Electrifying

  • Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV SUV 2020: In-depth review with Tom Ford / Electrifying 4K

    Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV SUV 2020: In-depth review with Tom Ford / Electrifying 4K

  • Plug-in Hybrid, Hybrid or pure Electric – what’s right for you?  / Electrifying (4K)

    Plug-in Hybrid, Hybrid or pure Electric – what’s right for you? / Electrifying (4K)

  • Nissan Leaf 2020: In-depth review with Tom Ford / Electrifying

    Nissan Leaf 2020: In-depth review with Tom Ford / Electrifying

  • MG5 EV 2020: In-depth review with Tom Ford / 4K / Electrifying

    MG5 EV 2020: In-depth review with Tom Ford / 4K / Electrifying

  • Ford Kuga PHEV SUV 2020: In-depth review with Tom Ford / Electrifying

    Ford Kuga PHEV SUV 2020: In-depth review with Tom Ford / Electrifying

  • Tesla Model 3 vs Polestar 2: In-depth review with Nicki Shields & Tom Ford / Electrifying

    Tesla Model 3 vs Polestar 2: In-depth review with Nicki Shields & Tom Ford / Electrifying

  • Top 10 electric cars on sale – Ginny Buckley and Tom Ford pick their favourites / Electrifying

    Top 10 electric cars on sale – Ginny Buckley and Tom Ford pick their favourites / Electrifying

  • Hyundai Kona Electric SUV 2020: In-depth review with Tom Ford / Electrifying

    Hyundai Kona Electric SUV 2020: In-depth review with Tom Ford / Electrifying

  • Honda e vs MINI Electric: In-depth head to head review with Ginny Buckley & Tom Ford / Electrifying

    Honda e vs MINI Electric: In-depth head to head review with Ginny Buckley & Tom Ford / Electrifying

  • Citroen e-C4 – Tom Ford's first look at Citroen's new electric car for 2021– Electrifying

    Citroen e-C4 – Tom Ford's first look at Citroen's new electric car for 2021– Electrifying

  • Volvo XC40 Recharge PHEV SUV: In-depth review with Tom Ford / Electrifying

    Volvo XC40 Recharge PHEV SUV: In-depth review with Tom Ford / Electrifying

  • Porsche Taycan Turbo S: In-depth review with Ginny Buckley and Tom Ford / Electrifying

    Porsche Taycan Turbo S: In-depth review with Ginny Buckley and Tom Ford / Electrifying

  • Vauxhall Corsa-e & Peugeot e-208: The gloves are off with Nicki Shields & Tom Ford /Electrifying

    Vauxhall Corsa-e & Peugeot e-208: The gloves are off with Nicki Shields & Tom Ford /Electrifying

  • Renault Zoe: In-depth review with Tom Ford / Electrifying

    Renault Zoe: In-depth review with Tom Ford / Electrifying

  • Bentley Bentayga Hybrid SUV: In-depth review with Tom Ford / Electrifying

    Bentley Bentayga Hybrid SUV: In-depth review with Tom Ford / Electrifying

  • Mazda MX-30 SUV long-term review – we tell you what it's REALLY like to live with / Electrifying

    Mazda MX-30 SUV long-term review – we tell you what it's REALLY like to live with / Electrifying

  • Volkswagen ID. Buzz – 10 things WE LOVE: First look preview / Electrifying

    Volkswagen ID. Buzz – 10 things WE LOVE: First look preview / Electrifying

  • Nissan Ariya 2022 first drive - on the road...at last! / Electrifying

    Nissan Ariya 2022 first drive - on the road...at last! / Electrifying

  • Citroen e Berlingo First Drive - New e-Berlingo van review

    Citroen e Berlingo First Drive - New e-Berlingo van review

  • Leasing - Best electric cars available right now to lease for less than £300 per month

    Leasing - Best electric cars available right now to lease for less than £300 per month

  • Things we still hate about electric cars! / Electrifying

    Things we still hate about electric cars! / Electrifying

  • Would you rather have a Ford Mustang Mach-E GT or a Porsche Taycan? Performance car head-to-head!

    Would you rather have a Ford Mustang Mach-E GT or a Porsche Taycan? Performance car head-to-head!

  • Renault Megane e-Tech First Drive - New Megane eTech electric hatchback review / Electrifying

    Renault Megane e-Tech First Drive - New Megane eTech electric hatchback review / Electrifying

  • Ford E-Transit First Drive - New Transit electric van review / Electrifying

    Ford E-Transit First Drive - New Transit electric van review / Electrifying

  • Best electric cars for dogs 2022

    Best electric cars for dogs 2022

  • REVEALED: the UK's BEST used electric cars to buy NOW! / Electrifying

    REVEALED: the UK's BEST used electric cars to buy NOW! / Electrifying

  • TESTED: Vauxhall Grandland Plug-in Hybrid-E. The perfect electric compromise?

    TESTED: Vauxhall Grandland Plug-in Hybrid-E. The perfect electric compromise?

  • FIRST RIDE: New smart #1 electric. Will smart hit the big time with its funky family five-seater EV?

    FIRST RIDE: New smart #1 electric. Will smart hit the big time with its funky family five-seater EV?

  • New CUPRA Born - full UK driving review. Still want that Volkswagen ID.3? / Electrifying

    New CUPRA Born - full UK driving review. Still want that Volkswagen ID.3? / Electrifying

  • DRIVEN: New Toyota BZ4X electric. Has it been worth the wait? / Electrifying

    DRIVEN: New Toyota BZ4X electric. Has it been worth the wait? / Electrifying

  • DRIVEN: New Kia Niro EV. Is the replacement for the eNiro still a brilliant family electric car?

    DRIVEN: New Kia Niro EV. Is the replacement for the eNiro still a brilliant family electric car?

  • USED REVIEW: Lexus UX300e. Best in class or best avoided? / Electrifying

    USED REVIEW: Lexus UX300e. Best in class or best avoided? / Electrifying

  • Kia eNiro vs Kia Niro EV. Has Kia improved its best-selling family electric car? Or made it worse?

    Kia eNiro vs Kia Niro EV. Has Kia improved its best-selling family electric car? Or made it worse?

  • Electric family car shootout! Who makes the best all-electric SUV: Audi, ŠKODA or Volkswagen?

    Electric family car shootout! Who makes the best all-electric SUV: Audi, ŠKODA or Volkswagen?

  • MINI ACEMAN: is THIS the electric MINI we’ve been waiting for? FIRST LOOK / Electrifying

    MINI ACEMAN: is THIS the electric MINI we’ve been waiting for? FIRST LOOK / Electrifying

  • KIA EV6 GT DRIVEN! Has the Tesla Model 3 Performance met its match? / Electrifying

    KIA EV6 GT DRIVEN! Has the Tesla Model 3 Performance met its match? / Electrifying

  • Who makes the BEST family electric car? Volkswagen ID.3 vs Kia Niro EV? | Electrifying

    Who makes the BEST family electric car? Volkswagen ID.3 vs Kia Niro EV? | Electrifying

  • Which electric SUV is right for your budget ? In 60 seconds ! / Electrifying #shorts

    Which electric SUV is right for your budget ? In 60 seconds ! / Electrifying #shorts

  • Kia EV6 vs Audi Q4 e-tron HEAD-TO-HEAD: Do the Koreans build a  better car than the Germans?

    Kia EV6 vs Audi Q4 e-tron HEAD-TO-HEAD: Do the Koreans build a better car than the Germans?

  • CUPRA Born vs Volkswagen ID.3: FAMILY FIGHT CLUB!

    CUPRA Born vs Volkswagen ID.3: FAMILY FIGHT CLUB!

  • EXCLUSIVE: We step Inside Nissan’s incredible EV36Zero electric vehicle hub | Electrifying

    EXCLUSIVE: We step Inside Nissan’s incredible EV36Zero electric vehicle hub | Electrifying

  • Plug-in hybrid or full electric - which is right FOR YOU? | Electrifying

    Plug-in hybrid or full electric - which is right FOR YOU? | Electrifying

  • FRUNKS! Electrifying.com's guide to the froot, the bad and the frunkly | Electrifying

    FRUNKS! Electrifying.com's guide to the froot, the bad and the frunkly | Electrifying

  • TESLA MODEL Y or Ford MUSTANG MACH-E. The ultimate electric family SUV shoot-out! | Electrifying

    TESLA MODEL Y or Ford MUSTANG MACH-E. The ultimate electric family SUV shoot-out! | Electrifying

  • The TEN things we HATE about Tesla (by the people who also love them) | Electrifying

    The TEN things we HATE about Tesla (by the people who also love them) | Electrifying

  • DRIVEN: smart #1 BRABUS . Has smart built the small electric car we’ve ALL been waiting for?

    DRIVEN: smart #1 BRABUS . Has smart built the small electric car we’ve ALL been waiting for?

  • Genesis GV70 2023 driven review: Posh or just overpriced ? / Electrifying

    Genesis GV70 2023 driven review: Posh or just overpriced ? / Electrifying

  • Affordable electric car shootout! Is the MG4 or the Kia Niro EV the one to choose? / Electrifying

    Affordable electric car shootout! Is the MG4 or the Kia Niro EV the one to choose? / Electrifying

  • SEVEN seater showdown! Is Citroen’s £32k eBerlingo BETTER than Mercedes’ £55k EQB? / Electrifying

    SEVEN seater showdown! Is Citroen’s £32k eBerlingo BETTER than Mercedes’ £55k EQB? / Electrifying

  • Nissan ARIYA vs Toyota BZ4X: perfect timing or has the Toyota arrived too late?

    Nissan ARIYA vs Toyota BZ4X: perfect timing or has the Toyota arrived too late?

  • FORD F-150 LIGHTNING: Too big for the UK? We find out! / Electrifying

    FORD F-150 LIGHTNING: Too big for the UK? We find out! / Electrifying

  • Ora Funky Cat vs MG4. Affordable electric car SHOWDOWN! Which should YOU choose? / Electrifying

    Ora Funky Cat vs MG4. Affordable electric car SHOWDOWN! Which should YOU choose? / Electrifying

  • REVEALED: the UK’s BEST small electric cars

    REVEALED: the UK’s BEST small electric cars

  • Electrifying.com Money Saving Hero Awards 2023

    Electrifying.com Money Saving Hero Awards 2023

  • FACT CHECKED: Jeremy Vine “Electric cars are the biggest con trick inflicted on society.”

    FACT CHECKED: Jeremy Vine “Electric cars are the biggest con trick inflicted on society.”

  • Škoda Enyaq vRS vs Kia EV6 BMW i4: family electric cars GUARANTEED to make you smile / Electrifying

    Škoda Enyaq vRS vs Kia EV6 BMW i4: family electric cars GUARANTEED to make you smile / Electrifying

  • What’s going on at Tesla? Is the market leader about to hit reverse? / Electrifying

    What’s going on at Tesla? Is the market leader about to hit reverse? / Electrifying

  • How to use a Tesco Pod Point charger | Electrifying Explains

    How to use a Tesco Pod Point charger | Electrifying Explains

  • BYD ATTO 3 DRIVEN: new contender or novelty? We deliver the surprise verdict / Electrifying

    BYD ATTO 3 DRIVEN: new contender or novelty? We deliver the surprise verdict / Electrifying

  • One to AVOID? 2023 Subaru Solterra review / Electrifying

    One to AVOID? 2023 Subaru Solterra review / Electrifying

  • Ionity charging stations: how to use the fastest chargers in the UK!

    Ionity charging stations: how to use the fastest chargers in the UK!

  • New Volkswagen ID.7: the 400 mile electric car is here! | Electrifying

    New Volkswagen ID.7: the 400 mile electric car is here! | Electrifying

  • FIRST LOOK: Honda e:Ny1 - has Honda left it TOO LATE? | Electrifying

    FIRST LOOK: Honda e:Ny1 - has Honda left it TOO LATE? | Electrifying

  • GROUP TEST: BYD ATTO 3 vs KIA NIRO EV – shootout shock! | Electrifying

    GROUP TEST: BYD ATTO 3 vs KIA NIRO EV – shootout shock! | Electrifying

  • I managed to break a Toyota! bZ4x Long Term Report | Electrifying

    I managed to break a Toyota! bZ4x Long Term Report | Electrifying

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