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HOW FAR CAN ELECTRIC CARS REALLY GO?

With electric car tech rapidly charging ahead, we put 12 important models new and not so new through their paces to test their stamina

Volkswagen Passat

Estate-only executive model grows in size in this latest iteration to offer more family-friendly practicality On sale Summer 2024 Price from £38,000 (est)

BYD Seal

Can this electric saloon swim with its Tesla Model 3 rival, or is it destined to sink without trace? On sale Now Price from £44,990

Volkswagen Tiguan

It's a case of evolution, not revolution for the latest version of this big-selling family SUV On sale June 2024 Price from £37,000 (est)

Tesla Model 3

Tesla's ground-breaking electric saloon gets its most extensive update yet On sale February 2024 (est) Price from £44,000 (est)

Volkswagen Passat Estate

The load-lugging version of Volkswagen’s executive car combines practicality, quality and affordability better than just about anything else

Mini Cooper

Electric Mini is reinvented with a much longer range and an emphasis on tech On sale Spring 2024 Price from £30,000

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate

Posh estate impresses in plug-in hybrid form; now it's time for the diesel to make its case On sale Now Price from £48,120

Hyundai Kona Electric

Electric version of this bold-looking small SUV gets a boost in range, practicality and comfort On sale Now Price from £34,995

Volkswagen ID 2 GTI

Concept car previews an allnew electric hot hatch with bold styling, an affordable price tag and a customisable driving experience On sale 2026 Price from £30,000 (est)

Toyota C-HR

Fresh family SUV builds on the original's charms and adds plugin hybrid power On sale Spring 2024 Price from £36,000 (est)

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé

All-new model makes choosing which Mercedes-Benz coupé to go for that bit easier than before On sale November Price from £53,000 (est)

MG 4 Extended Range

A bigger battery makes this the cheapest 300-mile electric car, but are there On sale Now Price from £36,495 compromises

Concept 20-23 could preview hot Micra EV

One-off from London studio

Ferrari Roma Spider

FIRST DRIVE Italian brand hits the bullseye with drop-top grand tourer

New baby Skoda set for vRS boost

EXCLUSIVE Budget MEB Entry EV could take lead from VW's next-gen GTI

MG EX4 LITMUS TEST

Does MG's new EX4 Concept have what it takes to excite an experienced BTCC driver? We ask Daniel Rowbottom

Peugeot E-2008

FIRST DRIVE Improved tech and greater range for popular SUV

Cupra Formentor

SECOND REPORT SUV is earning its wings, but pre-flight checks frustrate

FIAT 600e

FIRST DRIVE Stylish small electric SUV scales up 500 city car's recipe

Porsche 718 Cayman Style Edition

FIRST DRIVE Is this special edition of entry-level sports car more style over substance?

Skoda Karoq 4x4 DSG

THIRD REPORT Check-up gives us a chance to try out Skoda's dealer service

Rover 200 vs Hyundai Kona

Our first-ever cover car meets our current Car of the Year

COALS TO NEWCASTLE

A Cadillac V-16 restored on a Mediterranean isle may seem an unlikely California concours star, but Jeremy Jackson-Sytner (aka Mr Concours) was there to witness it

Eddie Rickenbacker

War hero, racer, motor manufacturer and more

Mark Grinnall

From V8-engined Trumph TR7s via the three-wheeled Grinnall Scorpion to being an official dealer for Indian motorcycles-and there might be another surprise in store yet

Alfa 33 tops summer launches

Concours season is always packed with debuts to interest classic fans, but this year a factory reveal outdid them all

the LOCOMOTIVE

Tony Hunter had always wanted a Bond car-so he designed and built his own, based on the descriptions in lan Fleming's books

What became of Bravingtons?

Our man's horological rabbithole heralds an improptu tour of London

REALITY CHECK

An M340i Touring seems all the car you'll ever need. Andrew Frankel sees if that's true