Electric Cars

Hyundai looks to its history for the car of the future

As featured in our February 2020 Wallpaper* Design Awards Issue, Hyundai's latest concept car, the Hyundai 45, is a combination of intelligent interior design and eco-conscious engineering inspired by the company's historic 1970s icons

By Jonathan Bell Last updated 26 July 22

Toyota Corolla continues to stand the test of time

By Jonathan Bell Last updated 20 July 22

Honda e is a pleasantly surprising electric powerhouse

By Guy Bird Last updated 20 July 22

DS introduces ‘Virtual Vision' showroom for its latest electric model

French auto company DS unveils the new DS3 Crossback E-Tense – an electric car designed with the future in mind

By Jonathan Bell Last updated 5 July 22

The first all-electric Jaguar is currently an endangered species

The Jaguar I-Pace, launched four years ago, remains one of the best EVs to drive, yet is still the company’s only all-electric car. What’s Jaguar’s next move?

By Jonathan Bell Published 12 June 22

Electrifying: Kia EV6 is near-perfect blend of function and design

Why the new Kia EV6 goes straight to the top of our list as one of the easiest electric cars to live with

By Jonathan Bell Published 24 March 22

Mathieu Lehanneur’s new Renault concept car is ‘mobile hotel room’

Mathieu Lehanneur has collaborated on a new Renault concept car, Suite N°4 – a radical reinterpretation of the classic Renault 4L that is a modernist room on wheels

By Jonathan Bell Published 25 October 21

Genesis’ Luc Donckerwolke brings new shapes to luxury mobility

Luc Donckerwolke, Genesis’ chief brand officer and chief creative officer, on its Europe-only G70 Shooting Brake, the new Genesis EV60 electric vehicle, and the shape of cars to come

By Jonathan Bell Published 17 October 21

Vauxhall Mokka-E heralds brand’s new design-led direction

Vauxhall Mokka-E, the brand’s newest electric car, is the crisp, fresh face of a wider new design direction

By Jonathan Bell Published 4 September 21

The innovative material palette of the Polestar Precept

Materials used in the Polestar Precept include flax-based natural composites, seat covers made from recycled plastic bottles, cork-based vinyl for head rests and carpets made from reclaimed fishing nets

By Jonathan Bell Published 22 October 20

MG transports electric travel to the masses

Once a British manufacturing institution, MG's modern iteration is proving its ability to not only adapt in the ever-growing and highly competitive car industry – but also push itself to the forefront of affordable eco-conscious travel

By Jonathan Bell Published 4 February 20

Electric Dolce Vita: the Fiat 500 Jolly Spiaggina Icon-e

Ramp up the feel good factor and revisit the blissful simplicity of Fiat's open-sided 1960s icon

By Guy Bird Published 25 October 19

Nissan’s EV-focused future is all about high tech and low stress

The Nissan LEAF is another step towards the mainstream for electric cars, with a new generation model that improves the range and comfort of the pioneering original

By Jonathan Bell Published 20 October 19

Citroën Ami One considers the future of the urban commute

An all-electric car made from novel sustainable materials

By Nargess Shahmanesh Banks Published 5 August 19

Lotus launches its first full-electric zero-emission hypercar

Taking inspiration from aerospace, racing cars, and natural forms, does the Evija signal a beautiful rebirth?

By Guy Bird Published 23 July 19

Polestar 1 exemplifies the evolution of electric car design

By Nargess Shahmanesh Banks Published 7 July 19

Bentley looks towards an electrified, grand touring future with its twin release

By Jonathan Bell Published 3 July 19

Citroën goes back to the future with its new sci-fi concept

By Jonathan Bell Published 27 May 19