The A290 is £10,505 more expensive than the regular Renault 5
French performance brand's first EV is a warmed up Renault 5 with up to 215bhp; range tops out at £38,500
Decision to add PHEV tech to #5 is a response to market trends in China
New SUV to go hybrid in selected markets as Smart steps back from all-electric line-up
Defender is already offered with PHEV but "it's not easy to find the extra space" needed for more batteries
JLR commercial boss reveals potentially insurmountable packaging difficulties with current car
New EVs are arriving thick and fast – here's your guide to what's to come this year
The current crop of electric cars typically averages efficiency of 3-4mpkWh
Manufacturers are honing every detail to close in on a transformative efficiency goal
Swedish firm targets significant sales growth with expanded line-up led by crucial new electric SUV
Peugeot now offers an electric version of each of its cars
CEO Linda Jackson says "there are only so many things we can do as a manufacturer" to boost EV uptake
Elaphe's motors feature in the radical Italdesign Quintessenza
Slovenian firm Elaphe's new in-wheel motors are said to be the first compatible with large performance brakes
Lower speeds mean less drag and friction for the motor to overcome
Brand’s electric alternative to the Passat can go remarkably far on a charge, but there’s a catch
Vauxhall currently offers an electric version of all of its models
Stellantis-owned company previously announced that it would launch its final combustion car in 2024
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