Tag: Nicki shields
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REVIEW: New 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5. Still a great buy? | Electrifying
#hyundaiioniq 5 #hyundaielectric #electriccars It barely appears credible that the Hyundai IONIQ 5 arrived on the scene as long back as 2021. Because time, the Korean five-seater has established itself as one of the very best all-round long-range electric cars in the business. Is it still a fantastic alternative for drivers looking to make the…
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New £22,000 VW ID.2: the small electric car we’ve been waiting for?
Check out the full story: Volkswagen has signalled its intent to be a dominant force in the sub- ₤ 22,000 electrical cars and truck market with the unveiling of a new ID. 2all principle automobile. Predestined for production in 2025, the new model is among 10 all-new electrical vehicles set up to introduce by 2026,…
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REVEALED: the UK’s BEST small electric cars
#electriccars #electriccars 2023 #cars 2023. Small cars are set to be huge in 2023 as more vehicle drivers make the switch to electric. If you do not require the area of an SUV and just want something that is easy to park and inexpensive to run, a small electric car makes best sense. But which…
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Vauxhall Astra Electric FIRST LOOK: has Vauxhall left it too late to gatecrash the electric party?
#vauxhallastraelectric #astraelectric #electriccars Story: Vauxhall has actually finally exposed the information of its long-awaited fully electrical variation of the big-selling Astra – and we have actually been invited to the brand name's HQ to have a good take a look around . Similar to the smaller sized Corsa and Mokka, Vauxhall has actually selected to…
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Buzz goes LARGE: VW ID. Buzz LWB 7-Seater FIRST LOOK | Electrifying
#idbuzz 7seater #idbuzzlwb #vwidbuzz Read the preview: It's obvious that we're a bit in love with the Volkswagen ID. Buzz here at Electrifying.com. It's a practical household vehicle with a sense of enjoyable and is perfectly designed. Add the big dose of nostalgia we feel whenever we get behind the wheel and you have one…
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FIRST LOOK: NEW Vauxhall Corsa-e. What HAS Vauxhall done? | Electrifying
#vauxhallcorsae #corsaelectric #electriccars Keep In Mind the Vauxhall Corsa Electric? Most likely among the most friendly little electric automobiles ever made, however one that likewise handled to be … how to state this nicely? … a bit dull. Luckily, it appears like somebody at Vauxhall has been listening, so now we have this … the…
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FACT CHECKED: Jeremy Vine “Electric cars are the biggest con trick inflicted on society.”
#jeremyvine #channel 5 #electriccars On January 19 2023, The Jeremy Vine Program relayed an interview with Mike Parry on the subject of electrical automobiles. While we invite informed argument here at Electrifying.com the interview (which has been commonly shared on social networks) contained a variety of declared 'truths' that are not only at chances with…
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New 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5: improvement or disappointment? / Electrifying
#ioniq 5 #hyundaiioniq #electriccars The Hyundai Ioniq 5 made a huge impact when it showed up in 2021 – wowing owners with its madcap style and ultra-fast charging capability. But even the most ardent of owners would admit that there was space for improvement. Charging speeds suffered in cold weather and performance was little more…
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FIRST LOOK! New Ford Capri. Has Ford finally lost the plot? | Electrifying
#fordcapri #fordelectric #electriccars CHECKED OUT THE REVIEW: Ford has some huge hero nameplates in its back brochure – Escort, Explorer, Mustang, Capri. And as you will understand it's bringing a few of those names back on cars as brave as the originals. The Explorer, great car – but it's not an Explorer. The Mustang –…
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FIRST LOOK: £21k Citroen ë-C3 – Is this the affordable car we’ve been waiting for? | Electrifying
READ THE REVIEW: #citroenec 3 #citroenelectric #electriccars State bonjour to the brand-new Citroen ë-C3 – a cars and truck that could well set a brand-new standard for price in the little electric car sector. It's set to release in the UK next year with a price tag that might be as low as simply ₤…
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FIRST UK DRIVE: BMW i5: The Ultimate Electric Driving Machine? | Electrifying
#bmwi 5 #bmwelectric #electriccars BMW's electrification plans are moving at complete speed. In the course of the previous 18 months, the German brand has launched the iX3, iX1, i4 and i7. And now, that excellent series of battery beemers will be joined by this – the all-new BMW i5. For BMW the i5 is the…
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UK ROAD TEST: MG Cyberster: a true sports car worthy of the badge? | Electrifying
#mgcyberster #cyberster #electriccars Read the evaluation: The very first modern-day electric automobile for mass production was an open-top, with the Tesla Roadster. But, almost 20 years after the Roadster's launching, the E generation has clearly lost interest in open cars. Due to the fact that, even though the producers are flooding brand-new electrical cars onto…
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And the winner is? We drive the World Car of the Year finalists | Electrifying.com
#bydseal #kiaev 9 #volvoex 30. The 3 final contenders for 2024 World Cars And Truck of the Year are all electric, or have electrical variations. For the first time in the award's history BYD has actually made the final cut with the Seal/Atto 4. Joining it on the shortlist are the Kia EV9 and Volvo…
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New Hyundai IONIQ 6 DRIVEN! Should you cancel the Tesla Model 3? / Electrifying
#ioniq 6 #hyundaiioniq 6 #hyundaielectric The Ioniq 5 is among our favourite electric vehicles, however the styling is Lego-brick blocky. Besides not being to everybody's taste, it's not the most aerodynamic either. Get in the wind-cheating Ioniq 6, which brings extra efficiency to the package. The 2nd car to be constructed on Hyundai and Kia's…
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FIRST LOOK: Has Mercedes finally got it right? Is the New electric CLA star-worthy? | Electrifying
#MercedesCLA #electricmercedes #electriccars Mercedes hasn't had the very best start with its electric automobiles, however here is the model which could alter all that– the CLA Idea. This is the vehicle which will end up being the new CLA and underpin a set of brand-new SUVs too. It's intended right at the Tesla Model 3…
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DRIVEN: New Polestar 2 (2024). Has the Tesla Model 3 finally met its match?
#polestar 2 #newpolestar #electriccars Full story: Polestar has introduced a number of substantial design, engineering and requirements updates to its 2024 design year Polestar 2. Introduced in 2021, the Swedish brand name's first all-electric model gains larger batteries, faster charging capability and increased variety. The brand-new model is readily available in basic and long-range forms…
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FIRST LOOK: Alpine A290 – the hot hatch REINVENTED | Electrifying
#alpinea 290 #renault 5 #electriccars Read the complete story: Alpine, Renault's sporting sub-brand, has actually unveiled a brand new idea cars and truck that sneak peeks its very first all-electric roadway cars and truck. The A290B is based on the Renault 5 Idea initially seen in 2021, but includes a sporting twist and remarkable new…
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FIRST DRIVE: New 2024 Vauxhall Corsa Electric. Has Vauxhall priced itself out? | Electrifying
#vauxhallcorsaelectric #corsaelectric #electriccars Do you remember the Vauxhall Corsa-e? Probably among the most friendly little electrical vehicles ever made, but one that likewise managed to be … how to state this politely? … a bit dull. Luckily, it looks like someone at Vauxhall has actually been listening, so now we have this … the NEW…
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FIRST DRIVE: Smart #1 electric hatchback SUV. Surprise of the year? | Electrifying
# 1 #smart #electriccars Read the review: Keep In Mind the Smart ForTwo? 2 seats, super-short, looked like a toy? Well, that's history, and now we have a totally brand-new type of Smart. A pure electric, ultra-modern Smart, suitable for a new age of electrified car. Say hello to the company's first purpose-built electric car…
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FIRST DRIVE: Vauxhall Frontera – The £23k family electric SUV. Too good to be true? | Electrifying
#vauxhallfrontera #vauxhallelectric #electriccars Review: Electric cars and trucks … Expensive, right? Method more pricey than the similar petrol and diesel versions, right? Well, not if you're taking a look at the new Vauxhall Frontera. In a market first, Vauxhall isn't charging a penny more for its battery powered variation. Whether you want the petrol variation…
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Peugeot E-3008 vs Renault Scenic. Who makes the better family SUV? | Electrifying
#peugeote 3008 #renaultscenic #electriccars Peugeot E-3008: Renault Scenic: Who makes the best family car? It's a question we get asked all the time at Electrifying.com. Household vehicle buyers want area, comfort, practicality and long varieties. Family journeys are everything about receiving from A-B with the minimum of fuss. Nobody wishes to be stopping to charge…
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EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: Cadillac OPTIQ – Is Cadillac too cool for Europe? | Electrifying
#cadillacoptiq #cadillacelectric #electriccars To most Brits, Cadillac is a brand name that represents all that is big, brash and brilliant about America. It's right there in the list with hot dogs, baseball, Beyoncé, Hollywood, McDonalds, NASCAR and all of those fantastic American things. And yet, it's likewise a brand that few Brits feel particularly drawn…
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USED REVIEW: Vauxhall Corsa-e – is Vauxhall’s bargain baby worthy of your cash? | Electrifying
#corsa #usedcars #evs Check out the evaluation: The Corsa is one of the very popular automobiles in Britain, and has actually been at the sharp end of brand-new cars and truck sales for years. A fully electrical version was released in 2021 and has been among the UK's best-selling battery electric cars and trucks thanks…
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How to get a home charger fitted ? | Electrifying
#homecharging #electriccars #charging Discover more and discover your perfect home charger: Getting a home charger installed is a brilliant method of making the most out of your electrical automobile. If you've viewed other videos in this area, you'll know that a home battery charger is much faster than a typical plug socket and offers you…
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FIRST LOOK: New Vauxhall Frontera all-electric SUV | Electrifying
#newfrontera #vauxhallfrontera #electriccars The 1990s are back in fashion. And to commemorate, Vauxhall has actually brought a famous name back from the dead. The Frontera has been born-again as a family-sized, big worth SUV for a brand-new generation– and in this video, we're going to reveal you around. The old Vauxhall Frontera was a 1990s…
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FIRST LOOK: Alpine A290. Is the faster 5 all we hoped it would be? | Electrifying
#alpinea 290 #alpine #electriccars Read the evaluation: At Electrifying, we couldn't consider a vehicle which delights us more than the electric Renault 5. But then we saw this – the Alpine A290. It resembles a 5 which has actually been to the gym. Now– finally!– I got to go and take a look around the…
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FIRST DRIVE: Lotus Eletre: Masterstroke or madness? We deliver the surprise verdict | Electrifying
#lotus #lotuseletre #eletre Check out the review: As a business that has teetered on the edge of extinction at many points in its history, Lotus understands all about the principle of reinventing itself. Although the brand is in fine monetary fettle nowadays with owner Geely at the wheel, the end of the combustion period suggests…
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FIRST LOOK: Puma Gen-E. Has Ford got its baby EV right? | Electrifying
#fordpumagene #pumaelectric #electriccars Ford is tossing its hat into the compact electric SUV ring with the brand new Puma Gen-E. Set to competing beginners including the new Kia EV3 and Renault 5, the Puma Gen-E is successfully an all-electric version of the present Puma, which is Ford's best-seller in the UK. Join Nicki as she…
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DRIVEN: Škoda Elroq. Will it roq your world ? | Electrifying
#skodaelroq #elroq #electriccars Skoda Elroq review: Skoda's is choosing electrical in a big way. The very first wave brought us the dazzling Enyaq 3 years earlier, and now the Czech manufacturer will hit us with the electrical variation of the top-selling Karoq. The Elroq is set to complete in the biggest sector of the new…
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One to AVOID? 2023 Subaru Solterra review / Electrifying
#subarusolterra #solterra #electriccars Read the review: This is the Subaru Solterra – a brand-new mid-sized electric SUV that comes teeming with Subaru's typical no-nonsense pledges. However you may have seen it prior to someplace else.Your mind isn't playing techniques on you. Yes, the Subaru Solterra lives a little bit of a double life. You see,…
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FIRST DRIVE: Vauxhall Grandland electric – Grand or bland? | Electrifying
#vauxhallgrandland #vauxhallelectric #electriccars Review: Vauxhall has actually assured us an electric variation of all of its models, and here's the last one to get the treatment. The Vauxhall Grandland is the brand name's large, five-seat household SUV, and this all-new variation gets a choice of fuel, plug-in hybrid or pure electrical. The plug-in hybrid Vauxhall…
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FIRST LOOK: New 2023 Kia EV9: it’s BIG but is Kia’s Tesla Model X-beater brilliant as well?
#kiaev 9 #kia #elecrtriccars Check out the review: Among the concerns we get asked the most at Electrifying.com is what 7 seat electric vehicles do you recommend? Previously we have actually only been able to recommend the van-like Citroen e-Berlingo, the lacklustre and remarkably little Mercedes EQB or theTesla Model X, which tops ₤ 100,000…
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NEW BMW i5 TOURING : Driving the best electric estate in the world ! | Electrifying
#bmwi 5touring #bmwestate #electriccars BMW has presented its sixth-generation 5 Series Touring, including an i5 electric variation for the first time.The brand-new i5 Touring shows up with a declared range of as much as 348 miles in the most-efficient i5 eDrive40 requirements, or as much as 314 miles in the more powerful i5 M60. Both…
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How to top up…while you shop | Electrifying.com & Shell Recharge
Discover more: A lot of electrical car motorists charge their cars and trucks overnight, awakening to a complete battery in the morning. However did you know that after home charging an electrical automobile driver's favourite location to charge our batteries is at the supermarket? This is where the Shell Recharge partnership with Waitrose can be…
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SHOOTOUT: 2024 Kia Niro EV vs Hyundai Kona Electric | Electrifying
#kianiro #hyundaikona #electriccars Kia Niro EV Evaluation: Hyundai Kona Electric Review: Who constructs the best compact household all-electric SUV? It's a difficult concern, but one we're intending to respond to with this newest head-to-head. We're pitching 2 sister automobiles that have actually enhanced substantially from where they began a few years ago: the Kia Niro…
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Pass or FAIL? Electric cars and the MoT: everything you need to know / Electrifying
#electriccars #nissanleaf #electriccarservicing The annual MoT test is a chore for every single cars and truck owner. However the bright side is that the test is less complicated for an electric vehicle compared to a petrol or diesel and you are most likely to pass too, according to the official information. Nicki took our reliable…
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FIRST LOOK: Škoda Elroq. Seen and driven. Better than the Enyaq? | Electrifying
#skodaelroq #skoda #electriccars MORE: The Elroq is basically an all-electric follower to Škoda's existing Karoq, indicating it slots below the Enyaq and is around 4 and a half metres in length. That has to do with the like huge sellers such as the Nissan Qashqai. It will likewise have to go head-to-head with Ford's outstanding…
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“I feel a little duped”: Electrifying.com FACT CHECKS Rowan Atkinson’s electric car column
#electriccars #factcheck #rowanatkinson Can we simply start by stating that we're big fans of Rowan Atkinson at Electrifying.com. He enjoys cars and trucks, we love automobiles, and we love his work. Today, however, hasn't been his finest. In a viewpoint column in The Guardian newspaper concerning electric vehicles, Atkinson advanced some rather questionable 'realities' about…
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FIRST DRIVE: Polestar 3 – worth the wait? | Electrifying
#polestar 3 #polestar #electriccars It's been a very long time coming, however Polestar's objective to make the electrical cars and truck world a more elegant and sustainable location takes another advance with the new Polestar 3. Having dipped a toe in the water with the plug-in hybrid Polestar 1, gone completely electrical with the 2020…
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MG GROUP TEST: MG4 vs MG5 vs MG ZS – which is right for YOU? | Electrifying
#mgcars #mgelectric #electriccars Schedule an MG4 test drive today: It's no overstatement to state that MG has transformed itself in recent years. Although its cars have actually constantly used decent value for cash, the brand's pre-electric range was somewhat doing not have in appeal. Now, in the electric age, MG is back to its best.…
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How to get the best out of a home charger | Electrifying
#homecharging #electriccars #charging Discover more and discover your best home battery charger: Okay, so you've got your charming electrical automobile charger installed. How do you make the most of your financial investment and make life with your electric cars and truck even much easier? Let's plug into some answers … Assuming that you have an…
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DRIVEN: All-new Ford Capri. Right car, wrong name? | Electrifying
#fordcapri #newevs #electriccars Ford has some big hero nameplates in its back catalogue – Escort, Explorer, Mustang, Capri. And, as you'll know, it's bringing some of those names back. The new Explorer? Good cars and truck – but it's not an Explorer. The Mustang Mach-E? Again – great, but it's not a Mustang. And now,…
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FIRST LOOK: Hyundai INSTER – inside the £22k city car that’s set to be a huge hit | Electrifying
#hyundaiinster #hyundai #electriccars Read the review: This is the Hyundai INSTER – which absolutely appears to have been called to attempt and attract the Gen Z vehicle purchasers. Only no one informed them that, if that holds true, they must have called it the TikTok or the SnapChat because just old people like the electrifying.com…
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Small EV showdown: BYD Dolphin vs ORA 03. Which should you choose? | Electrifying
#byddolphin #ora 03 #electriccars BYD Dolphin evaluation: ORA 03 review: Unless you're actually up to speed worldwide of cars and trucks, the names BYD and Ora might be brand-new to you. The electric transformation has drawn in a number of brand-new brand names to start a business in Europe with Chinese manufacturers leading the charge.…
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FIRST REACTION: Jaguar Type 00 concept – bold or barmy? | Electrifying
#jaguartype 00 #jaguar #electriccars Jaguar has never avoided making headlines, but in its 90-year history, it's feasible that nothing it has done has sparked as much global discussion as its questionable rebrand. After unveiling a brand-new brand image that redefines what Jaguar represents in the 21st century– rapidly acquiring millions of social media hits and…
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First drive: 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron. Next-generation Audi electric on the road | Electrifying
#audiq 6 #electriccars #etron Read the review: Do not panic. The paint task you see on this Audi isn't something you will have the ability to receive from you local dealer when this vehicle goes on sale at the end of 2023. The reason for the ostentatious Audi wrapping is to indicate that this is…
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FIRST LOOK: Kia EV3 and EV4. Will baby brothers to the EV9 and EV6 be a hit? | Electrifying
# kiaev3 # kiaev4 # electriccars. Kia is going for it when it concerns electrification. The Korean brand name has actually pledged to offer a million electric vehicles all over the world by 2026 and has actually currently registered the names EV1 to EV9 for its electric cars and truck roll-out. We have actually already…
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SKODA ENYAQ: Six month farewell report. Still the perfect family car? | Electrifying.com
#skodaenyaq #skodaelectric #electriccars Škoda Enyaq Long term report: It's time to bid farewell to our Skoda Enyaq, a vehicle we have actually been driving the length and breadth of the country in over the previous 6 months. Our Enyaq 80 came with a list price of ₤ 42,925 in addition to a chunky ₤ 4,835…
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MilaNO love for the Alfa junior? We check out Alfa Romeo’s first electric car | Electrifying.com
#alfamilano #alfajunior #electriccars Alfa Romeo has actually revealed the new Junior, a compact SUV with a totally electric powertrain based upon the Fiat 600e and Jeep Avenger. Originally offered the name Milano, it was changed to Junior at the 11th hour following legal action by the Italian Federal government, which claimed that the Polish-built design…
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DRIVEN: 2024 Peugeot e208: fun but flawed? | Electrifying.com
#peugeote 208 #e 208 #electriccars Peugeot has offered its top-selling e-208 supermini a makeover with new styling, more innovation and a longer electric range. Launched in 2019, the child Peugeot was the very popular B-segment electric automobile in Europe last year. Regardless of that, the company has actually included a variety of new features to…
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FIRST LOOK: Fisker Pear – Is the new Fisker the best electric car ? | Electrifying
#FiskerPear #electriccars #FiskerPear Read the Fisker Pear preview: You might not have actually heard of Fisker yet, but the business is being touted as the next Tesla – if they can navigate their way through some choppy financial waters and finally get production started. The Ocean SUV is due in the UK next year and…
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FIRST LOOK: Getting up-close with Polestar’s new Supercar | Electrifying
#PolestarSynergy #polestar #electriccars Electric cars can be practical, practical and conserve you money. But they can likewise be completely nuts. What do you think about the Polestar Synergy Electric Dream supercar? Due to the fact that this is what takes place when a car business has a few too many espressos and gets all creative!…
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FIRST LOOK: Hyundai IONIQ 9 – big hit or huge mistake? | Electrifying
#hyundaiioniq 9 #hyundaielectric #electriccars The new Hyundai IONIQ 9 is a big car for Hyundai– in more ways than one. This all-electric, three-row, seven-seat SUV is makes its launching at the LA Motor Program and is set to arrive in the UK early next year. Positioned as the sibling car to the present World Car…
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Sub-£30k electric car shoot-out: MG4 vs Nissan LEAF vs MINI Electric ? Electrifying
#mg 4 #nissanleaf #minielectric Among the important things that people constantly discuss when it comes to electric cars and trucks, is that they're costly to buy. While there are creative things you can do with lease arrangements and wage sacrifice, at the end of the day it's difficult to escape the reality that electrical cars…
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FIRST DRIVE: Cupra Born VZ – the ultimate getaway car? | Electrifying
#cuprabornvz #cupra #electriccars The basic Cupra Born is a fun vehicle. It might be useful and easy to drive, however it still had an element of home entertainment in the way it drove that made it more fulfilling than rivals. Although it never had daft efficiency, the 201bhp always felt plenty, and there was always…
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New Renault Megane vs MG4 Extended Range vs Jeep Avenger. Family electric SHOWDOWN | Electrifying
#remaultmeganeetech #jeepavenger #mg 4extendedrange. Jeep Avenger complete evaluation:. MG4 full evaluation:. Renault Megane e-tech complete review:. If you wish to purchase a brand-new electric automobile in 2024, you have a great deal of choice. Method more than ever, in reality. That's an ADVANTAGE, due to the fact that we do not all like the very…
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Haul right now? We hit the road in Mercedes’ AMAZING electric trucks | Electrifying.com
#mercedestrucks #electrictrucks #electriccars Now, we've all been driving electrical cars for a while now, and although there are many things to like, the ecological benefits are a big reason for us all wishing to make the switch. You can argue all you like about the effect of batteries, however there is no rejecting that local…
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First drive: Vauxhall Astra Electric. We want to love you… but we can’t. | Electrifying
#electriccars #vauxhallastraelectric #vauxhallastra Read the evaluation: If you are of a more mature persuasion, you might keep in mind when there was an Astra on every street corner. Today, conventional hatchbacks seem heading towards extinction– an inevitable side effect of our love affair with the SUV. The as soon as mighty Ford Focus is being…
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FIRST DRIVE: 2024 Fisker Ocean: is Fisker’s electric SUV worth the wait? | Electrifying
#fiskerocean #fisker #electriccars One of the most keenly prepared for new electrical cars is finally set to strike the UK early next year. The Fisker Ocean might have been a long time coming, however patient customers who took a punt on the fledgling carmaker are about to be rewarded for their perseverance. The Ocean is…
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USED REVIEW: Peugeot e-2008. The right family electric car for you?
#peugeote 2008 #peugeotelectric #electriccars Peugeot has actually transformed itself over the previous few years. It wasn't that long ago that if you wrote a cheque for a brand name brand-new Peugeot, in exchange you 'd receive a cars and truck that had flimsy develop quality, so-so styling and poor reliability. But it would have been…