Road Tests

The first all-electric car from Jeep mixes a compact footprint SUV style. Richard Gooding discovers that the Avenger Electric also has near-superhero levels of efficiency

Taking the fight to larger and more upmarket EVs, Richard Gooding finds that Volkswagen's ID offers fleet drivers a rounded, complete, and spacious package.

The original iteration of the Corsa Electric introduced the idea of Vauxhall’s EV passenger car models on its arrival in 2020. Richard Gooding discovers that the recently refreshed version offers more technology, more power, and a longer range.

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