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Main features in this issue are: FIRST DRIVE: New 2016 Toyota Prius - The new 4th generation Prius gets put through its paces by Tim Barnes-Clay. FIRST UK DRIVE: Nissan LEAF 30kWh - Previously driven in France, how does the 30kWh LEAF fair in our cooler climes? FEATURE: Living With a Fuel Cell Car - AutoVolt lives with a Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell for a few days to find out what it’s like living with a hydrogen car and its differences. FEATURE: Hydrogen Record Attempts - We try our hand at a new World Record! FIRST DRIVE: BMW X5 xDrive40e - BMW’s first plug-in hybrid is an SUV, we get behind the wheel and see what it’s like. FIRST DRIVE: Volvo XC90 T8 Twin-Engine - We try Volvo’s first new car from their all-new platform INTERVIEW: Lars Lagstrom - Five minutes with Lars Lagstrom, XC90 project leader. TECHNOLOGY: Qualcomm Halo - AutoVolt is given an exclusive behind the scenes look at Qualcomm Halo, wireless charging. REVIEW: Toyota Rav4 Hybrid - New design, new hybrid. But, does Toyota’s powertrain work in this crossover? REVIEW: Nissan e-NV200 Evalia - Seven seats and pure electric, is this Nissan’s most practical e-NV200 yet? FEATURE: New v Used EVs - We team up with EcoCars4Sale to provide a handy comparison between buying new or used electric vehicles. BUYING GUIDE: Renault Twizy - Our guide on buying the cute Twizy, but is it cuddly or should it be avoided? To find out more info about what’s inside this issue, visit www.autovolt-magazine.com The latest EV & hybrid news, plus handy guides explaining electric and hybrid vehicles to both the beginner and enthusiast alike complement every issue.
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RENAULT CAPTUR E-TECH PHEV
Renault’s first foray into plug-in hybrids has arrived with the Captur. Jonathan Musk drives.
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Globally, Hyundai will launch more than 12 additional BEV models in the next four years starting with the IONIQ 5 you see here – proving that range isn’t the only thing that matters, instead it’s their charging time that counts.
MAZDA MX-30
Mazda reckons there’s more to selling EVs than offering long-range and straight line speed – but will potential customers agree?
CIT ROËN Ami
The Ami proves electric mobility doesn’t have to be expensive, provided you don’t mind sacrificing some luxuries…
FUELLING CHANGE
With an end date set for combustion engines and plug-in sales accelerating in the UK, demands are ramping up for a widespread public charging infrastructure. So what do the companies tasked with deploying them see as the biggest hurdles ahead?
AN ABSOLUTE APPROACH
Chinese EV maker NIO offers smart technologies and a holistic view of the electric vehicle experience. Ahead of its arrival in the west, Autovolt talks to NIO Europe vice president Hui Zhang about the company’s innovative user concepts
2010 KIA VENGA EV
Kia is best known today for its electric e-Niro and Soul EV models, yet their roots reside with the Kia Venga EV concept car first displayed at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. While Nissan was just getting its Leaf off the ground, Kia (and the wider Hyundai Motor Group or HMG) were busy reading themselves for their future too.
UK To Benefit From £20m On‑Street Charge Point Funding
LOCAL authorities have been urged to take advantage of a £20m UK government cash injection which will boost the number of on-street EV charge points.
Range Rover Evoque P300E
The first plug-in Evoque is impeccable tuned to a demanding segment, as Alex Grant explains.
KIA Sorento ‘2' 1.6 HEV
Good foundations mean Kia’s hybrid flagship is a worthy diesel alternative, says Alex Grant.
