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A BYD Co. Rocco electric kei car displayed during a media preview at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. The show is scheduled to run through Nov. 9. Photographer: Akio Kon/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Tesla could be overtaken as world's best selling make of EVs

World January 2, 2026 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Waymo self-driving car on Abbey Road in London.

Waymo self-driving cars hit London streets in preparation for 2026 launch

UK December 15, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Human hands holding electric plug and gasoline nozzle

How much it costs to run an EV compared to a combustion engine car

Money November 26, 2025 By Jessica Lindsay

Autumn Budget

Electric vehicle tax costing up to £255 per year confirmed in Autumn Budget

Politics November 26, 2025 By Alex Daniel

British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, looks on as she speaks with staff at a Primark??store in London, England, November 24, 2025. Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS

How to watch Rachel Reeves' speech on TV and live stream

Politics November 26, 2025 By Craig Munro

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget

All of the taxes that might increase in Rachel Reeves' Budget next week

Politics November 26, 2025 By Isabel Fraser

Metropolitan Police outside new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on match day, London, UK. The sky is cloudy but it is a bright day. There is a 'ROAD CLOSED' sign on the floor.

Should taxpayers pay for police officers at football games? Readers discuss.

Letters November 10, 2025 By Letters Editor

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street, central London, on November 4, 2025, ahead of the forthcoming Budget. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The taxes that Rachel Reeves might raise in the budget - from income tax to stamp duty

Politics November 23, 2025 By Isabel Fraser

The rules for charging your electric vehicle at home are changing - here's how

Politics October 31, 2025 By Ryan Prosser

Human hands holding electric plug and gasoline nozzle

How much it costs to run an EV compared to a combustion engine car

Money November 26, 2025 By Jessica Lindsay

A dog watches as smoke rises from a lithium-ion battery that is about to catch fire in a house's living room before a fire erupts

Fire chief's home set ablaze after dog chews through lithium battery

US October 18, 2025 By Herbie Russell

The VW ID Buzz electric vehicle being driven down a road.

A 500-mile road trip in an EV — here's what went right (and wrong)

Travel October 17, 2025 By Claie Wilson

A thief sawing through cables at an EV charging station in Wednesbury, West Midlands

Why are criminals targeting EV charging points?

UK October 22, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

Recharging an electric car in a car park

I can't afford to repair my electric car but still owe repayments — what do I do now?

Money September 26, 2025 By Sarah Davidson

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You could be given £3,750 off electric cars under new government grant scheme

Politics July 15, 2025 By Craig Munro

A composite image of Anna Staddon standing beside a log cabin in a red jumper and jeans, and two girls standing beside a white BMW sports car

I tried a 'hybrid holiday' and discovered the secret to work-life balance

Travel July 5, 2025 By Anna Staddon

Tesco introduces new car park perk for shoppers — but you’ll need a Clubcard

Money June 4, 2025 By Courtney Pochin

A Nottingham student has died aged 21 after being involved in a crash while riding an electric bicycle. Nottinghamshire Police has confirmed that the young woman sustained serious injuries in the early hours of Tuesday (February 25) after riding the electric bike on the University of Nottingham's Park Campus. The student was taken to hospital, but despite the best efforts of medical staff, she was pronounced dead a short time later. The parents of the victim have been informed.

University student, 21, dies in e-bike crash

UK February 25, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

Remains of a Tesla electric car, destroyed by the Palisades Fire are seen, at the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, U.S. January 13, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Toxic fumes from burning Teslas are delaying LA wildfire recovery efforts

US January 18, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

?World-1st? sci-fi electric motorcycle could fly for 40 mins at 62 mph, land vertically

'World first' flying motorbike could let you fly solo at 60mph

Tech January 10, 2025 By Danny Rigg