Electric Cars
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Lamborghini Lanzador concept signposts an all-electric future
This dynamically-styled 2+2 is Lamborghini’s vision of an electric super GT of the near future and the first step on the road to electrification
By Jonathan Bell Published
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BMW i7 Protection is the first-ever armoured EV
Designed for diplomats and corporate clients in danger zones, BMW’s Protection series of armoured and enhanced vehicles now extends to the company’s flagship electric car
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Abarth 500e is a compact electric car that favours zest over utility
This tuned and tweaked version of Fiat’s iconic electric 500 is a short-range rocket for EV driving enthusiasts
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Makkina’s Triumph TR25 concept is a celebration of this low-key studio’s design skill
A triumphant piece of product design, Makkina’s TR25 is a vivid vision of the ultimate minimalist all-electric sports car
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Little Car Company’s garage of pocket exotics are small, speedy and beautiful
The Little Car Company specialises in bespoke ‘junior classics’, exacting, scaled-down reinterpretations of iconic (and expensive) automobiles injected with electric driving delight
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Volvo EX30 squeezes new materials and world-leading safety into a compact EV
The new Volvo EX30 is the smallest car in Volvo’s range. The full electric SUV provides a compelling mix of forward-thinking interior design with innovative materials and Google technology
By Jonathan Bell Published
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MG4 EV brings elegant electrification to a much wider audience
The striking new MG4 EV is helping the Chinese-owned brand garner a new audience and a new image
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Lexus RZ majors on refinement and fresh thinking, inside and out
The new Lexus RZ is a strong contender for the title of best luxury electric crossover
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Candy-coloured BMW i Vision Dee is a compact concept swathed in an E Ink skin
BMW i goes full colour with its bold new concept car, combining E Ink exterior paint with minimal trim and a direct connection to the digital world
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Everrati announces a transformed, all-electric Range Rover Classic and Land Rover Defender
British company Everrati now transforms the iconic Range Rover Classic and Land Rover Defender into high-end, go-anywhere electric vehicles
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Cupra Born: new arrival is one of the best compact EVs on the market
The new Cupra Born embodies characterful design and the spirited zip of electric driving
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Two new electric off-roaders embody the spirit of adventure in sharp-edged, minimal suits
The Munro Mk1 and Fering Pioneer are designed to go anywhere, electrically. We check out the next generation of utility vehicles
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Kia Niro EV combines quiet competence with engaging modern design
The Kia Niro EV sets a new standard for compact electric cars, with sophisticated design, impressive range and plenty of equipment
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Revived cult classic all-electric Moke makes it to the States
An all-new electric version of the original Mini Moke harks back to its roots with a limited-edition Californian model
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Volvo EX90 brings electrification to the upper end of the Volvo range
A full-sized seven-seater, the all-new Volvo EX90 is the Swedish company’s safest and most sophisticated SUV to date
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Last chance to see: Piip, the playful electric car by artist Harald Thys, on show in Brussels
Piip by Harald Thys and Lowie Vermeersch is a speculative project for a friendly electric family car, presented at the Maniera Gallery in Brussels
By Jonathan Bell Published
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From new compacts to SUVs, car makers are charging towards an electric future
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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City driving goes green with Mini Electric
By Guy Bird Last updated
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Is Byton’s massive 48-inch screen a new interior design trope for electric vehicles?
By Guy Bird Last updated
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The Genesis GV60 marks a new era for electrified luxury
The Genesis GV60 is one of the best EVs you can buy, a clean-sheet EV that puts the Korean luxury brand firmly on the map
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Volvo V90 Recharge is a hybrid with charm, class and calming elegance
Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid adds eco credentials to the model’s existing design integrity, while the new Concept Recharge takes sustainability further
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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New era for BMW electric cars, says design chief Domagoj Dukec
‘BMW i models are becoming the most relevant part of the brand,’ says the company’s head of design Domagoj Dukec, as he talks about a trio of new BMW electric cars, the iX3, i4 and iX, and what they mean for the future of the brand
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Ten new hybrid and electric cars and concepts for 2022
Car design steps closer to total electrification, as seen in our pick of ten new debuts
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Eight years on, Tesla Model S continues to break electric car convention
It’s worth revisiting what Tesla is up to at regular intervals, even if you haven’t been following the sky-high ambitions and bold online pronouncements of its founder
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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The Spartan Tesla 3 breaks from traditional car design tropes
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Wallpaper* gets behind the button-festooned wheel of the Mercedes-Benz EQS
With tantalising tech, including a sci-fi Hyperscreen display, and superb range, the Mercedes-Benz EQS looks and feels like the new face of luxury electric vehicles
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Pininfarina plans for a future of electric hypercars and elegant SUVs
Automobili Pininfarina’s head of design discusses tweaking electric hypercars and the difficulty of creating an aerodynamic SUV
By Guy Bird Last updated