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Main features in this issue are: • 2016 AUTOVOLT EV & HYBRID AWARDS Our annual awards are the best place to find out what’s hot this year from the electrified automotive world. This year has a few changes from last year. • COLUMN: Robert Llewellyn We welcome our new columnist, Robert Llewellyn, who talks about Brexit, energy and electric cars. • INSIGHT: Charge For Charge Big news for EV drivers, Ecotricity has introduced a charge-for-charge fee to use the Electric Highway. We take a look at why it has been introduced, the electric vehicle community reaction and how to avoid it. • DRIVEN: Tesla and the Autopilot Behind the wheel of a Tesla Model S 90D to try our Autopilot, the firm’s autonomous driving technology. • FEATURE: SUV Triple Test A plug-in hybrid triple treat. We pit the Volvo XC90 T8 against the BMW X5 xDrive40e and Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid. Find out which one comes out on top in our plugged-in SUV test. • FEATURE: Morgan EV3 A closer look at Morgan’s electric three-wheeler by Lem Bingley with some exclusive new information. • LONG TERM: Nissan Leaf 30kWh We’ve been living with a Leaf, find out how we’re getting on with this latest update. • TECHNOLOGY: Formula E Battery A brief interview with Paul McNamara, Technical Director at Williams Advanced Engineering, about the Formula E battery, its past, present and future. • BUYING GUIDE: Mitsubishi i-MiEV Our buying guide on the small EV that doesn’t cost the earth and provides a great introduction to electric motoring. To find out more info about what’s inside this issue, visit www.autovolt-magazine.com The latest EV and hybrid news, plus handy guides explaining electric and hybrid vehicles to both the beginner and enthusiast alike complement every issue.
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BMW Prices Up All-Electric i4 Saloon And iX SUV
DUE for UK launch in November 2021, BMW has released pricing details for the new all electric i4.
Volvo Trucks announces new family of heavy electric HGVs
VOLVO Trucks will boost its electric truck range in 2022, with the arrival of three more zero emission HGV models. Joining the FE and FL Electric trucks which are aimed at urban routes and use, the new FH, FM and FMX Electrics will cater for the heavier road transport sector.
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTE
Can a hybrid hot hatch really deliver the best of both worlds? Alex Grant finds out.
REACH FOR THE SKIES
Electric flying racing cars have literally taken off, thanks to pioneering efforts from the Airspeeder team.
POLESTAR 2
With motorsport in its DNA, has Polestar cracked the electric driver’s car?
HYUNDAI IONIQ 5
The retro-inspired first instalment of Hyundai’s new-generation EV line-up has substance worthy of its head-turning styling.
Kia EV6
Hot on the heels of the Hyundai IONIQ 5, sister car the EV6 heralds a fresh new design direction for Kia, as well as the first of eleven electric cars (including seven dedicated) to launch globally by 2026.
BEAUTY... and the BEAST
With five rounds, nine teams and no fossil fuels; the first season of Extreme E is a no-holds barred proving ground for next-generation electric technology, and the result of some competing sustainability requirements.
Audi prices Q4 e-tron
THE new Audi Q4 e-tron all electric SUV is now on sale on the UK, with prices starting at £40,750 OTR for the standard model and £42,250 OTR for the more swoopy, coupélike Sportback model.
2021 JAGUAR E-TYPE ELECTROGENIC
The Jaguar E-Type, dubbed “the most beautiful car ever made” by Enzo Ferrari needs little introduction to classic car fans the world over. Its design is so iconic that the E-Type is frequently credited as blurring the lines between definitions of art, sculpture and vehicular transportation.
