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Vicky Parrott

  • Toyota Yaris review: Improved tech and power for the economy champion

    The 2021 car of the year remains a brilliant option if you value efficiency and reliability following an update for 2024

    Vicky Parrott 26 Mar 2024, 10:23am
    Toyota Yaris 2024 driving along a country road
  • BMW iX1: An EV that’s easy to recommend

    We were underwhelmed by this compact electric car on first acquaintance, but as the miles roll by its efficiency and comfort grow on you

    Vicky Parrott 19 Mar 2024, 5:30pm
    Vicky Parrott test-driving the BMW iX1 xDrive30 xLine
  • Rimac Nevera: On the road with a new breed of hypercar

    The Croatian EV is brutally powerful – but is it more than just a dragster?

    Vicky Parrott 27 Dec 2023, 12:30pm
    The car is named after a sea squall occasionally witnessed in the company’s native Croatia
  • Battery swap tech: a game-changer for EVs

    Iveco’s innovative battery swap system could prolong the life and usability of its vans, but will it feature in passenger cars?

    Vicky Parrott 6 Dec 2023, 6:00pm
    Iveco eDaily vans have been designed with battery swap technology
  • Electric rickshaws or household use? What to do with old EV batteries

    As the EV fleet starts to age, the question will be what will happen to the batteries? Our expert explains how they could be used

    Vicky Parrott 28 Sep 2023, 12:25pm
    Electric cars will account for 60pc of the global car fleet by 2030 according to the International Energy Agency
  • MG4 long-term test: Does China already make the best family EV?

    This model is the beginning of a more modern – some might say a more European-focussed – MG

    Vicky Parrott 7 Jul 2023, 7:00pm
    Is the MG4 as good to live with as the launch hype suggests?
  • The Ford Mustang Mach-E is the best-looking and best-handling electric SUV out there

    We find out what it’s like to live with the Ford Mustang Mach-e - used and new - and our verdict on the Tesla competitor

    Vicky Parrott 21 Jun 2023, 8:21am
    Can the Ford Mustang Mach-E live up to its name, and justify itself in one of the most competitive electric car classes?
  • This Volkswagen family campervan is the Swiss army knife of vehicles

    Never been on a camping trip? Driving one of these novice-friendly all-rounders is the ultimate way to answer the call of the wild

    Vicky Parrott 6 Jun 2023, 6:23pm
    'Stick a posh campervan on your drive and before you know it there are kids from the other side of town milling around to have a go at clambering into the roof bed'
  • Wireless electric car charging – we’ve waited long enough

    Inductive charging seems brilliantly convenient, and it’s not new or untested technology, so why is it not already in use?

    Vicky Parrott 1 Jun 2023, 5:30pm
    Connected house and electric car future home automation household technology conceptual illustration
  • The revolutionary electric car battery technology that you’ve never heard of

    Longer life, a greater range and improved safety for EV batteries is temptingly close thanks to these developments

    Vicky Parrott 21 May 2023, 8:00am
    The new BYD Atto features a so-called ‘Blade’ battery that’s fire-resistant
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  • Volkswagen ID.7 review: space and tech of a range-topping Tesla for the price of its cheapest model

    This large, electric car takes on the BMW i4 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 for the sub-£60k, long-range EV stakes – is there a catch?

    Vicky Parrott 17 Apr 2023, 1:00pm
    The ID.7 is Volkswagen’s latest global EV for Chinese, North American and European markets
  • Bugatti Chiron Super Sport review: a historic moment for mankind – and the combustion engine

    Here’s why a top speed of 273mph allied to a price of £3.2 million is neither vulgar nor despicable

    Vicky Parrott 20 Feb 2023, 5:30pm
    Bugatti Chiron Super Sport
  • Where to go to get your kids behind the wheel

    Children who try out the UK-made Firefly Sport may go on to become safer on the road – and are certain to have fun as they learn

    Vicky Parrott 4 Feb 2023, 11:31am
    Vicky Parrott with her six year old daughter Florence at the wheel of the Firefly
  • Is it worth installing solar panels to charge an electric car?

    If you’re keen to harness the sun’s rays, here’s all you need to know about costs, installation, maintenance – and the potential returns

    Vicky Parrott 12 Dec 2022, 12:27pm
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  • Mercedes EQA: a compact electric SUV good enough to take on Tesla?

    The Mercedes EQA is the smallest of Merc's electric SUVs, but it's not cheap. Can it justify the price? We're living with it to find out.

    Vicky Parrott 30 Nov 2022, 2:31pm
    The Mercedes EQA 300 4Matic is a compact SUV that rivals the Audi Q4 e-tron, BMW iX1 and Tesla Model Y
  • How to get the best range from an electric car - plus top tips for battery efficiency

    Managing 475 miles on one charge in a Renault Zoe might be hard to beat, but what can you do get the best range from an EV in everyday use?

    Vicky Parrott 30 Sep 2022, 8:45am
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  • Is it still cheaper to run an electric car, despite rising electricity costs?

    Has the current energy crisis made EVs more expensive to fuel than a petrol or diesel car?

    Vicky Parrott 9 Sep 2022, 2:22pm
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  • The electric cars with the best – and worst – battery life if you’re looking to buy in 2022

    Batteries lose performance over time, but some age better than others, so which EVs are best according to the most accurate data available?

    Vicky Parrott 2 Sep 2022, 8:38am
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  • Drivers over 70 should look out for these dangerous warning signs

    What are the factors that might make older drivers more of a risk on the roads? We answer your most pressing questions

    Vicky Parrott 1 Jul 2022, 8:00pm
    Drivers over 70 should look out for these dangerous warning signs
  • E-scooters and bikes may pose a fire risk – if you don’t follow these rules

    Experts reveal what causes lithium-ion batteries to catch fire, and how to safely store, charge and use e-vehicles

    Vicky Parrott 27 Jun 2022, 12:45pm
    E-scooters and bikes may pose a fire risk – if you don't follow these rules
  • What's next for EVs? Join our webinar and put your questions to Telegraph journalists

    Join our motoring editor Paul Hudson and EV expert Vicky Parrott at 12pm on Tuesday June 7

    Paul Hudson 30 May 2022, 12:05pm
    Detail of the plug of an electric car being charged
  • Is a ‘budget’ electric car practical if you drive long distances? I put it to the test

    Has the public charging infrastructure improved enough to support a high mileage life in a budget EV? An expert finds out

    Vicky Parrott 25 May 2022, 10:00am
    The truth about ‘affordable’ electric cars and high-mileage driving
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