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Green Car Guide has carried out all its own road tests since 2006, in order to focus primarily on a vehicle’s efficiency, including real-world fuel economy/electric range, and how good the car is to drive, along with many other areas such as how practical it is, does it represent good value for money? If the vehicle is designed for off-road use, then we’ll test it off-road. And all of the images you see here are our own photographs of the actual cars that we’ve tested.

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reviewMG4 EV Urban MG4 EV Urban Review

The MG4 EV Urban is compact on the outside but spacious on the inside and it’s priced to be affordable – however despite the similar…

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reviewDS No4 DS N°4 E-TENSE Review

The DS N°4, aiming to offer stylish design in the family hatchback class, is now available with an all-electric powertrain for the first time.

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reviewMercedes-Benz CLA Mercedes-Benz CLA First Drive Review

The Mercedes-Benz CLA has an impressive electric driving range of up to 484 miles, an ultra-rapid charging rate of 320 kW, and the cabin is…

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reviewGWM ORA 03 GT ORA 03 GT REVIEW

The ORA 03 GT looks like a hot hatch version of the standard ORA 03 but there’s no difference in performance; it’s one of the…

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reviewCitroën ë-C4 Citroën ë-C4 2025 Review

The Citroën ë-C4 has been updated; it’s available from under £30,000, which is great value for an electric family hatchback, and the one improvement that…

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reviewAbarth 600e Abarth 600e SCORPIONISSIMA Review

If you’re looking for an electric car that offers more fun than most EVs, the Abarth 600e delivers 280 hp of power and a 0-62…

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reviewVolkswagen ID.3 GTX Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance Review

The Volkswagen ID.3 GTX may be the new sporty ID.3 model, but it also delivers an electric driving range of 369 miles and impressive efficiency…

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reviewCupra Born VZ CUPRA Born VZ Review

The CUPRA Born VZ is now available which means a larger battery, a longer range, and more power, along with an excellent driving experience.

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reviewVauxhall Astra Electric Vauxhall Astra Electric Review

The Vauxhall Astra Electric is an all-electric version of the popular family hatchback, it’s good to drive and the fuss-free dashboard design is a welcome…

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reviewNissan LEAF 2024 Nissan LEAF Shiro 2024 Review

The Nissan LEAF is a classic in the world of EVs, and it’s now possible to buy a new LEAF in the form of the…

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reviewBYD Dolphin BYD Dolphin Review

The BYD Dolphin offers a comfortable driving experience and a practical range at a competitive price; just watch out for some intrusive safety systems.

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reviewPeugeot E-308 Peugeot e-308 Review

The Peugeot e-308 is the first all-electric 308, with Stellantis’ new larger 54 kWh battery, creative design for the exterior and interior, a small steering…

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