Electric Cars
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The past, present and future of Zeekr, a young carmaker with a wealth of experienceZeekr’s VP of Design Stefan Sielaff discusses the Chinese brand’s approach to luxury, technology and finding its way in new markets
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Halcyon’s electrified remaster of a 1970s Rolls-Royce offers style, serenity and paceWith its Highland Heather model and new Rose and Scroll commission, Halcyon is a restomod carmaker with designs on the iconic Rolls-Royce Corniche
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Lunaz electric restomod stable includes the Range Rover Classic. We take a silent rideLunaz doesn’t restore, it remasters. When it comes to the Range Rover Classic, the British engineering company has a well-designed blank slate with which to work
By Trinity Francis Published
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All-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is both scaled-down S-Class and a riposte to the SUVMercedes has gone all-electric with the latest iteration of its important C-Class model, the mid-market saloon that was once one of its strongest-selling models. Is the new EV inspired by SUVs or does it set out to conquer them?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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OXVoltage is redefining the electrification of classic cars – with this Mini as its first showcaseBespoke Partnership
The British company is building a new development and production model to make bespoke electric classics as usable, reliable and refined as a contemporary EV
By Gavin Hastings Published
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Exploring the limits of the new Porsche Cayenne Electric in SpainPorsche now offers its Cayenne SUV as a pure EV. We take a ride, both on road and off, to see whether electrification enhances this evergreen best-seller
By Rory FH Smith Published
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New i3 is the best-resolved BMW design for decades, with class-leading EV technologyBMW continues its electric renaissance with the reveal of the new i3, a small saloon that represents the spiritual core of the brand. Its smooth ‘Neue Klasse’ lines and impressive efficiency point to a brighter aesthetic future for the brand
By Jonathan Bell Published
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There’s a new player in the Electromod Mini scene: Everrati launches the Electric Classic MiniBritish electrification specialist Everrati has turned its attention to the original Mini, transforming the evergreen city car into a nippy, compact and lavishly trimmed EV
By Jonathan Bell Published
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First look: the all-electric Ferrari Luce's bespoke and beautiful instrumentation is laid bare in CaliforniaJony Ive and Marc Newson of LoveFrom joined forces with Ferrari's Flavio Manzoni to reveal the instrumentation and interior elements of the marque's first EV, the Ferrari Luce
By Jonathan Bell Published
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‘Twingomania’ infuses six new electric mobility solutionsTheArsenale and Renault present bespoke modes of transport, taking the Renault Twingo E-Tech aesthetic even further into the realm of personal mobility, on land and sea
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Rivian hits Miami Art Week to release R1S Quad Miami Edition, a new colour and a scentVivid sights and evocative smells are part of Rivian’s quest to humanise its all-electric SUVs
By Jonathan Bell Published
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RBW EV brings a much-loved classic sports car aesthetic into the modern eraThe RBW Roadster and GT hark back to a golden age of sports car design. Under the skin, these British-built machines feature bespoke all-electric running gear
By Jonathan Bell Published
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All hail the compact new Renault Twingo E-Tech – the city car is back in styleRenault continues to pay homage to its heritage by combining it with 21st-century technology. The new Twingo E-Tech is another winner
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Genesis turns up the heat with its new Magma performance sub-brandGenesis has revealed the hot new GV60 Magma and striking Magma GT Concept in its quest to own luxury performance
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekThe rain is falling, the nights are closing in, and it’s still a bit too early to get excited for Christmas, but this week, the Wallpaper* team brought warmth to the gloom with cosy interiors, good books, and a Hebridean dram
By Anna Solomon Published
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Around London in sybaritic silence with the majestic all-electric Lunaz Phantom VClassic electrifier Lunaz has turned its skilled hands to the Rolls-Royce Phantom V. We sample the ultimate in zero-emission luxury on the streets of London
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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Avatr Vision Xpectra concept transforms cars into ‘emotionally intelligent companions’Bespoke Partnership
Revealed in Munich, electric car maker Avatr’s futuristic Vision Xpectra is a car that is not only beautiful, but a true form of ‘emotive luxury’
By Simon Mills Published
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Dacia wants to make small cars great again – all hail the new Hipster ConceptThe best way to minimise energy use in all its forms is to downsize. The Dacia Hipster Concept is a smart way of making a practical car way more pint-sized
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Aemotion is a tilting two-seater designed to zip through city trafficAn electric commuting machine, the Aemotion provides swift, safe and enclosed transport for two
By Jonathan Bell Published
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You can now buy Toyota’s robotised micro-bus, with more autonomy coming soonThe Toyota e-Palette is the urban transport of the future, a multifunctional autonomous vehicle designed to cover several roles in the same day
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Is the MG Cyberster an electrifying sports car or a hefty grand tourer? In truth, it’s a bit of bothMG returns to its roots, sort of, with a sporting two-seater that electrifies the sector and points to a bolder design future for the Chinese-owned brand
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Audi Concept C strives for clarity, drawing on the past to present a new face for the futureLaunched this month in Milan, the Audi Concept C is a reboot of both design language and visual identity for the German manufacturer
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Smart looks set to scale down again with its forthcoming ultra-compact electric city carEver since Smart was reborn as an all-electric brand, fans have mourned the lack of a true city car replacement. The wait is nearly over as the company announces the upcoming Smart #2
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Compact but far from cuddly, the Abarth 600e is a small but shouty EV with a sting in its tailAbarth’s second performance electric car, the 600e ramps up the branding to make a bold statement inside and out
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Genesis adds electrification to the G80 and favours long-limbed, chauffeur-loving ownersThe Electrified G80 is Genesis’s flagship model, a refined EV saloon that brings Bentley-level refinement without costing the earth
By Shawn Adams Published
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It’s Tesla vs Rivian as two new brand-centric charge stations highlight divides in EV attitudesHollywood’s shiny new Tesla Diner is a world apart from the Rivian's latest station, the Hamptons Charging Outpost
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A mighty concept coupé from Mercedes-AMG rewrites the electric performance car rulebookThe Mercedes-AMG Concept AMG GT XX is a four-door coupé that explores new approaches to battery tech, brake cooling and aerodynamics. As a sign of things to come, it can’t be ignored
By Jonathan Bell Published


