John Challen

EV Diary: 36 hours with a Dacia Spring

3 days ago / 0 comments

What happens when you combine an EV with a relatively limited range and a 300-mile-odd round trip? Less drama than you might think, says John Challen.

First Drive: Omoda E5

5 days ago / 0 comments

A new brand for the UK market brings more EV choice for drivers. John Challen gets behind the wheel.

First Drive: Kia EV3

6 days ago / 0 comments

After the success of the EV6 and EV9, the Korean company is hoping to make it three in a row with models from its battery-powered sub-brand. By John Challen.

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen ID.7

1 week ago / 0 comments

John Challen reports back on our Volkswagen ID.7 long termer.

First Drive: Vauxhall Grandland Electric

2 weeks ago / 0 comments

The all-new SUV means that every Vauxhall model has an electrified version. By John Challen.

First Drive: Skoda Elroq

2 weeks ago / 0 comments

The Czech manufacturer has enjoyed huge success with the Enyaq SUV, but will history repeat itself with that car’s smaller sibling? John Challen heads to Mallorca to find out.

First drive: Polestar 4

1 month ago / 0 comments

With its latest model, Polestar is combining modern trends with some unconventional design choices. By John Challen.

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen ID.7

2 months ago / 0 comments

John Challen reports back on our Volkswagen ID.7 long termer.

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen ID.7

2 months ago / 0 comments

John Challen reports back on our Volkswagen ID.7 long termer.

First drive: Maserati’s all-electric Grecale and GranTurismo Folgore

2 months ago / 0 comments

The first Maserati Folgore electric models have arrived – and the Italian manufacturer has high hopes for them in the fleet market. By John Challen.

Maserati focus: No engine, no problem

2 months ago / 0 comments

The first Maserati Folgore electric models have arrived – and the Italian manufacturer has high hopes for them in the fleet market. By John Challen.

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen ID.7

3 months ago / 0 comments

John Challen reports back on our Volkswagen ID.7 long termer.

First drive: Polestar 3 luxury electric SUV

3 months ago / 0 comments

After much anticipation, Polestar’s luxury SUV has arrived in the UK. John Challen finds out if it has been worth the wait.

Road Test: Peugeot E-5008

3 months ago / 0 comments

The electric version of Peugeot’s flagship large SUV delivers on seats and driving range, but what about on the road? John Challen finds out.

Week behind the wheel: Renault Scenic E-Tech

3 months ago / 0 comments

The latest addition to the French manufacturer’s EV range makes a lasting impression over the course of seven days. By John Challen.

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen ID.7

3 months ago / 0 comments

John Challen reports back on our new Volkswagen ID.7 long termer.

Fleet World Fleet: BMW i5

3 months ago / 0 comments

John Challen reports back on six months with our BMW i5 long-termer.

Join the dots: Latest developments in EV charging

4 months ago / 0 comments

Having been targeted by drivers, the UK’s EV charging network is maturing. As well as traditional hubs at retail outlets and motorway services, providers are thinking outside the box to provide fleets with solutions … Read More »

Road test: Mini Cooper Electric

4 months ago / 0 comments

Upgrades and updates inside and out make the new battery-powered Mini a very appealing proposition. John Challen takes a closer look.

Fleet World Fleet: BMW i5

5 months ago / 0 comments

The latest update on our BMW i5 long-termer. By John Challen.