Tag: Nicki shields
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VW ID.Buzz: we spend a month with VW’s retro bus. Do we still love it as much? / Electrifying
#vwidbuzz #idbuzz #vwidbuzzcamper After years of waiting, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz is lastly here. It is available in 2 versions initially: a five-seat family van and an ID. Buzz Cargo, with up to three seats across the front and large load area at the back. Down the line we'll get a longer wheelbase version with…
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This £24k Kia EV2 Could Be the Most Important EV Yet
Evaluation: Small electric SUVs are a bit like buses … you wait ages for one, and then suddenly they all reach as soon as. But while Volkswagen Group has been teasing us with the ID.Polo, Cupra Raval and Skoda Epiq, Kia has actually simply gone and shown up early with the finished article, this is…
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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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Tesla full self driving is about to hit us! Not literally, obvs
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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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FIRST DRIVE: Vauxhall Astra Electric 2026: cheaper, better… or too late?
We utilized to grumble about evaluating too many electrical SUVs … Well, that's about to alter. Because in this video we've got something various, the updated Vauxhall Astra Electric. And while it may not sound as exciting as the current electric SUV, this facelift could in fact make it even more interesting. Why? Due to…
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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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FIRST LOOK: New Kia EV2 – this changes EVERYTHING!
Subscribe to Electrifying YouTube: Electrifying Podcast: ✉ Electrifying Newsletter: Follow Electrifying.com ⬇. INSTAGRAM:. FACEBOOK:. X:. TIKTOK:. You understand how Kia trademarked the names EV1 to 9 for its electrical automobile variety? Well, this is the mini, SUV-like Kia EV2. Charming, isn't it ?! It's taking on other small-ish cars and trucks like the Citroen e-C3,…
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Ford E-Transit Custom DRIVEN: Is this Ford’s best EV? | Electrifying
#etransit #fordelectric #electricvans Britain's best selling automobile isn't a hatchback or an SUV – it's this– the Ford Transit Custom. It's such a typical site on the roadway that they are like light posts. You do not even observe they exist. However they are getting on with the task of transferring plumbings and plasterers and…
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Electrifying.com NEW CAR AWARDS 2024: we name the best electric cars to buy
#bestelectriccars #electriccars #bestbuys DISCOVER ALL OUR WINNERS: Drumroll please … Volvo's new child electric SUV is the very best electrical vehicle on sale in the UK, is our 2024 Cars and truck of the Year. As well as getting the total, the pocket-sized Volvo EX30 likewise gathered the Little Household Electric Automobile honour. Affordable and…
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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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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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Mercedes GLC EV first drive: can it beat the BMW iX3?
READ MORE: The all-new electric Mercedes GLC is here … and it's intending straight for the top. If you have actually been following the channel, you'll know the BMW iX3 set an incredibly high standard, even taking our Electrifying.com Automobile of the Year title. Now Mercedes is entering the ring with a bold, tech-packed brand-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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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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New Porsche Macan DRIVEN. The EV even EV haters will love | Electrifying
#porschemacan #porscheelectric #electriccars The brand-new Porsche Macan has actually gone all-electric. Which is big news. Some are going to love the idea, some are going to dislike it – you can probably guess which side of the fence Electrifying sits. The basics are that there will be 2 designs; the ₤ 69,800 Macan 4 and…
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DRIVEN: Volkswagen ID.7. Has VW finally built a Tesla-beater? | Electrifying.com
#vwid 7 #id 7 #electriccars Volkswagen's all-electric ID. brand name has actually come a long way in a very short space of time. The latest addition to the household, the ID.7, is the 5th all-electric ID model to be introduced in Europe and the 6th around the world. And with the sub ₤ 23k ID.2…
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New Cupra Tavascan – Bigger than a Born, but is it better? | Electrifying
#cupratavascan #cupraeelectric #electriccars Music nerds will invest hours speaking about how bands have hard second albums after a success. Vehicle companies like Cupra deal with the very same problem; it had a substantial hit with its first electrical car, the Born and now it needs to try and match the success. The Tavascan is its…
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Citroen oli. We name the TEN amazing features coming to ALL future cars / Electrifying
#citroenoli #oli #electriccars Read the review: We find it tough to conceal how thrilled we are by the Citroen Oli. And from the reaction we needed to our very first drive video in Paris is anything to pass we understand you do too! But the huge question is, how much of that thinking will we…
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WE HATE EVS! Can we convert the electric car haters?
#evhaters #skoda #enyaq #EV #electriccars #ad #collaboration Subscribe to Electrifying YouTube: Electrifying Podcast: ✉ Electrifying.com Newsletter: Follow Electrifying.com ⬇. INSTAGRAM:. FACEBOOK:. X:. TIKTOK:. Is it time to ditch the doubts and side-step the stereotypes? We know that not every motorist is all set to make the switch to electric. However we also understand that numerous…
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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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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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Electrifying.com Money Saving Hero Awards 2023
#electriccars #bestelectriccars #electriccarawards In spite of current energy cost increases, an electrical automobile can still be a terrific way to reduce your driving expenses. However did you understand that there are certain cars and trucks and companies which will assist guarantee you maximize your money when making the switch? To assist you pick the ideal…
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Porsche Macan GTS First Drive: all over for petrol power?
Is this the ultimate Macan? And could it be Porsche at its best yet? Sign up with Nicola as she gets behind the wheel of the brand-new Porsche Macan GTS to learn if this 563bhp efficiency SUV truly measures up to the buzz. It guarantees substantial power, razor-sharp handling and daily functionality … but with…
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New 2023 Audi Q8 e-tron DRIVEN. Better second time around?
#audiq 8etron #audielectric #electriccars Check out the evaluation: Audi's first foray into the world of electric automobiles– the e-tron– was met a relatively lukewarm response from purchasers. While it had all the qualities that Audi buyers anticipated, as an electrical cars and truck, it was … well, a bit underwhelming. Inefficient, heavy and not particularly…
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FIRST LOOK: BMW i5 – is this the car to topple Tesla? | Electrifying
#bmwi 5 #bmwelectric #electriccars PROTOTYPE REVIEW: Having spent some time in the wilderness, BMW is quite back building electrical vehicles. In a short area of time, BMW has actually released its polarising iX range-topping SUV, a chic i7 limo and an entry-level design in the shape of the iX1 SUV. There's also an Electrifying.com favourite,…
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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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New 2027 Peugeot 208: Polygon Concept reveals baby Pug’s new look
Find out more: Could this be our first real look at the next-generation Peugeot 208? In this walkaround, Nicola takes you up close with the striking Peugeot Polygon idea, a strong style research study that sneak peeks what Peugeot's extremely essential supermini could appear like when it launches next year. The 208 has long been…
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FIRST LOOK: New Fiat Grande Panda. Does it have the bear necessities? | Electrifying
#fiatgrandepanda #fiatelectric #electriccars CHECKED OUT THE REVIEW: The Panda has been an amazingly effective vehicle for Fiat, particularly here in Italy, where they are more common than pasta. They are inexpensive to buy and run, practical and excellent fun to drive. This all new vehicle will be the first of a household of Pandas, which…
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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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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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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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Why do I NEED a home charger for my electric car? | Electrifying
#electriccars #homecharging #evs If you're considering buying an electric automobile or have simply got one, you may be wondering why you require to spend for a proper house charger. After all, all electrical vehicles can, in theory, be refuelled from the standard three pin plug – like the one you have on your wall. The…
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TWIN TEST: Citroen ëC4X vs Renault Megane E-Tech. Which family electric car is best? | Electrifying
Check Out the Citroen ëC4 X evaluation: Read the Renault Megane E-Tech evaluation: The Citroen e-C4 X and the Renault Megane E-Tech are both medium-size cars aiming to convince switchers that they don't need the bulk and weight of an SUV. But while they both are around the very same price, they simulate to do…
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New 2026 Toyota bZ4X review: has Toyota finally fixed it?
Join Tom as he gets behind the wheel of the fully updated Toyota bZ4X to discover whether this long-awaited facelift has finally changed it into the electric SUV it constantly should have been. After a rocky start, the big question is simple: has Toyota fixed the issues that held the original automobile back? Out on…
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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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FIRST LOOK: Skoda’s most Epiq car yet ?
Very first take a look at the 2026 Skoda Epiq: the little, economical electrical SUV with as much as 264 miles of variety and costs from ₤ 21,500. #SkodaEpiq #ElectricSUV #AffordableEV #SkodaEV #MunichMotorShow #EVNews #CarReview #FirstLook Register For Electrifying YouTube: Energizing Podcast: ✉ Electrifying.com Newsletter: Follow Electrifying.com ⬇. INSTAGRAM:. FACEBOOK:. X:. TIKTOK:. You wait ages…
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FIRST DRIVE: New Renault Scenic electric! Has Renault won the space race? | Electrifying.com
#renaultscenic #scenicetech #renaultelectric Check out the review: You've heard of the Renault Scenic, right? It was something of a home name through the nineties and noughties, having been an incredible success as a budget-friendly and remarkably utilitarian, if rather dull MPV. Then the family crossover-SUV occurred, and the MPV died off– so much so that…
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REVIEW: 2023 Kia Soul EV. Has Kia ruined our boxy favourite? | Electrifying
#kiasoul #kiaelectric #electriccars Check out the evaluation: We have actually always enjoyed the Kia Soul EV here at Electrifying.com, however to be sincere, it is among those automobiles that's a little tough to pigeonhole. Is it a hatchback? Is it an SUV? Is it simply a stylised box with wheels? Well, whatever it is, it's…
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FIRST LOOK: IONIQ Concept 3 – the next Hyundai IONIQ 3?
Sign Up For Electrifying YouTube: Electrifying Podcast: ✉ Electrifying.com Newsletter: Follow Electrifying.com ⬇. INSTAGRAM:. FACEBOOK:. X:. TIKTOK:. #hyundaiioniq 3 #hyundaielectric #ioniq #electriccars #electriccars #conceptthree. Say hey there to the IONIQ Principle 3– soon to be known as simply the IONIQ 3. We reckon this could be one of the stars of Hyundai's ever-expanding IONIQ variety.…
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First drive: DACIA SPRING – sub £20k electric hatch finally comes to the UK | Electrifying
#daciaspring #dacia #electriccars Read the evaluation: Dacia has officially validated that the Spring will be coming to the UK in 2024, with an 'enhanced' variation which has improvements in design and devices over the existing cars and truck. The standard hardware – battery, motor, etc – will be the exact same though. The five-door supermini…
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FIRST LOOK: New 2023 Hyundai KONA ELECTRIC. Has Hyundai got it right? / Electrifying
#hyundaikona #konaelectric #electriccars Check out the review: The Hyundai Kona is an Electrifying.com favourite, generally due to the fact that its excellent driving range and efficient usage of energy make it a terrific alternative for anyone planning to go electrical for the very first time. Nevertheless, the Kona isn't without its defects, it's not the…
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All-new BMW iX2 driven | Has BMW lost the X-factor? | Electrifying.com
#bmwix 2 #bmwi #electriccars This is the second generation of BMW X2, however it's the very first that you can have as a pure electrical automobile. Badged the iX2 it gets a 64.8 kWh battery, two different models– a 201bhp, front-wheel drive eDrive20 model or a rapid, four-wheel drive version in the 309bhp xDrive30. You…
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FIRST LOOK: Mokka GSE: Has Vauxhall got its mojo back?
Subscribe to Electrifying YouTube: Electrifying Podcast: ✉ Electrifying.com Newsletter: Follow Electrifying.com ⬇. INSTAGRAM:. FACEBOOK:. X:. TIKTOK:. #VauxhallMokkaGSe #CarReview #NicolaHume #ElectricSUV. Nicola Hume takes a better look at the new Vauxhall Mokka GSe– however is the rally-inspired style and electric performance enough to validate the buzz? In this walk-around, we question whether the GSE lives up…
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ALL NEW JEEP AVENGER: the new superhero of small electric cars? / Electrifying
#jeepavenger #jeepelectric #electriccars Read our review here: Say howdy to the all-new Avenger – the very first all-electric cars and truck to use the popular Jeep badge. Set to land in the UK this spring, it rests on a new, heavily upgraded variation of the Stellantis e-CMP 'platform' of mechanicals that also underpin the Vauxhall…
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Fiat Grande Panda FIRST DRIVE – Is Fiat’s £21k electric supermini an EV gamechanger? | Electrifying
Read the review: The Fiat Panda has actually been a runaway success, especially in Italy, where it's as typical as espresso. Now, Fiat is taking things up a notch with the Grande Panda– the first of an entire Panda household set to show up by 2027, consisting of a city cars and truck, an SUV,…
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FIRST DRIVE: Polestar 5 – Is the Swedish Super-Saloon better than they claim?
Subscribe to Electrifying YouTube: Energizing Podcast: Electrifying.com Newsletter: Follow Electrifying.com. INSTAGRAM:. FACEBOOK:. X:. TIKTOK:. #Polestar 5 #ElectricPerformance #Polestar #EVReviews #TaycanRival. We ve waited years for this one the Polestar 5. And guess what? We ve not just seen it, we ve DRIVEN IT. This is the brand-new flagship for Polestar, an 874 horsepower electric GT…
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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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1000 km on One Charge in under 10 Hours: Renault’s Wildest EV Experiment
What does real electric efficiency truly appear like? In this video, Nicola Hume supports the wheel of one of the most extraordinary electrical cars Renault has ever built: the Filante Record 2025. This futuristic demo vehicle has actually just reworded the rulebook by covering more than 620 on a single charge, utilizing an 87 kWh…
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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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Driving an EV in winter? Do THIS to protect your range! Pro tips revealed
Cold weather can be hard on electrical vehicle range– however with the ideal knowledge, you can keep driving further, much safer and more comfortably all winter season long. In this video, we share our top suggestions for maximising EV range in freezing temperature levels, from smart pre-conditioning and heating tricks to driving style. We'll likewise…
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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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REVIEW: Hyundai IONIQ 9 – the space ship has landed!
Sign Up For Electrifying YouTube: Amazing Podcast: ✉ Electrifying.com Newsletter: Follow Electrifying.com ⬇. INSTAGRAM:. FACEBOOK:. X:. TIKTOK:. #Hyundai #Ioniq 9 #EVreview #electriccars. What occurs when a Kia EV9 and an Audi A6 e-tron Avant have a child? Meet the Hyundai Ioniq 9– a sleek SUV-estate mash-up that's big on space, huge on range, and huge…
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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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FIRST LOOK: Mercedes GLC Electric: Is this the best Mercedes EV yet?
Sign Up For Electrifying YouTube: Electrifying Podcast: ✉ Electrifying.com Newsletter: Follow Electrifying.com ⬇. INSTAGRAM:. FACEBOOK:. X:. TIKTOK:. #mercedesglc #eqtechnology #Electricmercedes #EVComparison. Okay, electrifiers, it's time to take a more detailed take a look at the new all-electric Mercedes GLC– the SUV that starts Mercedes' next EV period. With streamlined new styling, advanced tech and severe…
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NEW VOLKSWAGEN ID.3: Has VW finally fixed EVERYTHING? /Electrifying
#id 3 #vwid 3 #electriccars Read the evaluation here: When the Volkswagen ID.3 got here in 2021, we rather liked it. Well, most of it. While we thought that Volkswagen had actually done a decent job with the driving experience and the style, the interior quality wasn't approximately the brand name's typical standards while the…
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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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Rivian R2 UK Bound FIRST LOOK: EV that could beat Land Rover at its own game
The Rivian R2 is lastly here – and has actually been verified for sale in the UK. In this complete walkaround, Ginny explores the design, the clever storage techniques and the adventure-first ethos that has actually made Rivian such a cult favourite in the United States. However here's the huge headline for UK audiences: the…
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The new Dacia Spring vs The People! EXCLUSIVE | Electrifying
#daciaspring #cheapevs #electriccars CHECKED OUT THE EVALUATION: By now, the majority of us have either read, seen or heard all about the all-new Dacia Spring. When it lands in showrooms later on this year, it's going to be the most budget friendly new electric car on the marketplace. Not by a couple of hundred pounds,…
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Revealed: the Best EVs with the LONGEST RANGE | Electrifying
#longrange #longrangeelectric #electriccars For some purchasers, the variety that an electrical car can deliver in between charges is still the number one consideration. A broadening quick charging network and increasingly faster charging amongst mainstream electrical automobiles is going some method to reduce variety anxiety for lots of, however for some it's still all about getting…