Road Tests

The EV6 brought Kia a bold, new sense of style along with a new technical approach to the way it makes EVs.

After the success of the e-NV200, Nissan’s new Townstar EV electric light commercial has a tough act to follow. Richard Gooding find out if it delivers

One of the first car manufacturers to embrace the modern era of electric cars, Renault has launched a new and bold, in style and ambition, zero-emissions offensive. Richard Gooding finds that the Megane E-Tech Electric, the first model to arrive, sets a very high standard.

The BMW 5 series has been a fleet car staple for over 50 years, but the introduction of the 'G60' eighth generation model sees the arrival of the first all-electric version. Richard Gooding finds an executive saloon that succeeds in offering fleet drivers luxury with electric car performance and technology.

The Volkswagen ID 3 arrived with a fanfare in 2020, as the company's first bespoke electric car. Recently revised, Richard Gooding discovers the latest version of VW's electric hatchback is usefully improved. 

The ID Buzz is Volkswagen’s first commercial vehicle built on its Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB) platform which underpins the ID passenger car family, and Richard Gooding discovers style, range and refinement to match.

Fleet EV enthusiasts may recall the BYD name from the little-seen e6 of a decade ago, but with a new family of electric cars, the company is serious about cracking the UK market. Richard Gooding drives the Dolphin and finds an impressive small EV which is focused on value, design and on-board technology.

Among the first ‘modern’ EVs to win fans with UK fleet drivers, the Soul EV heralded Kia’s electric vehicle ambitions. Richard Gooding finds the second-generation model blends the distinctive style of that first car with added practicality, and perhaps most importantly, range

Citroën is drawing on its idiosyncratic and comfort-orientated past for its new e-C4 X. Richard Gooding sees if the niche-busting and all-electric French newcomer can combine appealing qualities of both the past and the present

Following the huge success of the Leaf, Nissan’s newest EV, the Ariya has a tough act to follow. Richard Gooding discovers if the all-electric crossover impresses

The Iveco eDaily has been reborn with a new modular battery set-up and a vast array of configurations. Richard Gooding sees if the large van delivers

The Niro is Kia’s second most popular car, and its original hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all-electric model format made the first generation popular and appealing to fleet drivers. Richard Gooding finds that Kia has wisely built on the strengths of that original car to create a new version, updated with new looks and technology

Over the past decade, BMW has firmly established itself as a significant manufacturer of electric vehicles, but with an eye on the needs of an evolving zero-emission transport landscape, has developed a hydrogen-powered version of its popular X5 SUV. Richard Gooding discovers that the highly developed prototype offers much to fleets, providing the fuelling infrastructure is in place

Building on its rich electric light commercial vehicle heritage, Renault Pro+ has introduced an all-new zero-emission version of the Kangoo. Richard Gooding discovers a more accommodating and more powerful vehicle with much fleet appeal

With its practicality and long range capability, the MG5 EV has been a favourite with fleet drivers since it first appeared in 2020. Now, there’s an updated model with a new look and on-board technological innovations. Richard Gooding finds out if these new features affect the core of what made the old model popular