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Nissan Leaf Test: First impressions

At the crack of dawn this morning our new long-term test Nissan Leaf arrived, its batteries...

Nissan Leaf: Start of an electronic Odyssey

I am about to get hitched to an electric car. This morning came the pre-nups, the installation...

Nissan Man meets his Tesla terminator

While clocking up the test miles on my new Nissan Leaf and polishing my eco-creds, not to...

Major inventions of the 21st Century: Apple has three

What do you think is the most important invention of the current century? Could it be the iPhone, the Nissan Leaf or the Nintendo Wii? Or, perhaps, the iPad?

iPhone, Apple Watch Battery Life: A mixed bag of experiences

Last week I was writing about batteries in connection with our long-term review car, the Nissan Leaf. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the 85-mile range of that car could be stretched to even 200 miles? Overnight the Leaf and its electric companions would become viable for most people. Rechargeable batteries, though, are an integral part of our daily existence.

Batteries, batteries, batteries: Where we go from here?

For the past twelve months I've been testing a Nissan Leaf, the all-electric motoring solution. Surprisingly, not only is it supremely quiet and economical, charged from my home port, it is fast, comfortable and very refined. In fact, it feels like a small limousine, considerably more refined even than an equivalent Audi A3 or VW Golf. I would buy an electric car in a heartbeat if it weren't for one snag: Range.

Tesla Model 3: Long-term review over four years of contented motoring

Buying a Tesla Model 3 after owning a Jaguar I-Pace was a leap of faith. Would I be disappointed? After four years, I now know the answer.

Tesla Model 3: Seven months and 5,500 miles with Oskar

Buying a Tesla Model 3 after owning a Jaguar I-Pace was a leap of faith. Would I be disappointed? Woud I hate that minimalist approach to controls? Seven months on, I've reached a conclusion...

Tesla Model 3 Long Range: First impressions

What's it like to collect a new Tesla? Mike spends three weeks with his new China-made Tesla Model 3 Long Range. It was love at first sight and, so far, the romance continues. But what will the future hold?

Tesla Model 3: The long wait is nearly over

It's almost time. After two months of anticipation, Mike's new Made in China Tesla Model 3 is almost ready for collection. Anticipation is part of the fun...

Jaguar I-Pace after one year: A stunning electric car but poor charging infrastructure lets it down

The Jaguar I-Pace is a triumph of design and engineering in the new world of battery electric vehicles. it makes a compelling case for converting to electricity but is let down by in charging infrastructure in the United Kingdom. Mike recounts his experiences over the past year...