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Rob Clymo
The Aion V electric SUV dazzled me with its space, and it looks alright too
Premium Chinese EVs are everywhere, but Aion offers a new twist on the theme
I think the BYD Ti7 offers way better value than a Land Rover Defender – but is it as good as one?
A brief first drive of this seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV reveals lots of potential and a fab interior to boot
I tried BYD Flash Charging, which pumps out EV charges at (almost) gas pump speeds
Fast and easy covered charging stations are what we want and China already has them, just minus the beef jerky and corn dogs
This striking new EV looks like nothing else on the road – and that’s exactly the point
Electric family hatchbacks are two a penny but at least the DS No 4 looks a little bit different
I loved the electric Toyota bZ4X Touring’s extra space, but it’s range that really adds appeal
While the SUV is much the same as the standard edition it feels more of a complete package as an estate offering
I thought the electric Peugeot E-408 was a real step forward from the plug-in. Here’s why
Buyers can opt for a hybrid or PHEV, but the E-408 feels best when it’s fully electric
It’s pricey, but I still think the Cupra Raval VZ Extreme is one of the best small EVs out there
This supermini EV comes in a variety of trims, but the hot hatch edition is the best of the bunch
The Mazda CX-5 takes mild hybrid thinking to new levels and I like it
While the Mazda CX-5 impresses on most levels, there are some issues that might not sit right with long-term aficionados
I love the drive appeal of the Abarth 600e but it has one huge drawback
Packs cool styling and delivers a fun drive too but the appeal is limited by cruddy range
After using the Xpeng P7 Ultra’s hands-free system, I’m convinced it’s way better than Tesla’s FSD
Xpeng’s VLA 2.0 might only be available in China right now, but it’s more than a match for Tesla’s full self driving
I was blown away by the roasting hot hybrid appeal of the reborn Honda Prelude
Petrol-electric power makes Honda’s reborn sports coupe more mainstream
