In 2025, the UK motoring landscape is experiencing a positive shift, with new electric vehicle launches, advancements in autonomous technology, and a thriving market for new models. New electric vehicles from brands like Audi and Suzuki are hitting the market, alongside continued popularity for SUVs like the Kia Sportage and Nissan Qashqai.
We can also expect the debut of the new Dacia Bigster, Audi Q3, and a new generation of cars from BMW, Fiat, Jaguar, Mercedes and Volkswagen. New car registrations are predicted to remain strong, though the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders) expects market share for new BEV registrations to reach 23.5% in 2025.
Manufacturers continue to incentivise EVs, incentives that cost the industry some £4.5 billion last year. Investment in product development is also bringing ever greater choice to consumers, with more than 130 EV models now available across every size category, and average range now reaching above 290 miles – more than double the average weekly mileage.
If you are considering making the switch to an electric car, Ford has just made the decision a whole lot easier. As part of a new initiative called the Ford Power Promise, every new electric Ford ordered between April and June 2025 will come with a free home charger, 10,000 miles’ worth of free charging credit, five years of complimentary servicing and breakdown cover for the same period.
This move is designed to encourage more drivers to take the leap into EV ownership, and it arrives so soon after the government confirmed it would relax the UK’s electric vehicle sales targets under the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate.
The deal covers every electric car in Ford’s line-up from the Mustang Mach-E and the Explorer SUV to the revived Capri coupeSUV and Puma Gen-E. It also includes van-based electric people movers such as the E-Tourneo Courier and E-Tourneo Custom. Ford’s electric vans are not included. Ford says the package is designed to make the experience of owning an electric car less stressful and more cost-effective, especially for those taking the plunge for the first time.
We have a world-leading automotive industry with a highly skilled workforce, globally renowned R&D established brands. But with countries around the world vying for major investment in their own industries, we need a regulatory and investment environment that enables UK automotive manufacturers to thrive – rather than merely survive.
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Kia UK is continuing its innovative dealer based ‘The Kia Electric Experience’ events this year, bringing customers their very first opportunity to get hands-on experience with the full Kia EV model line-up, including the brand new EV4 and EV5 fully electric models.
The Kia Electric Experience events run from 08 July to 02 November 2025, with tandem events moving across the UK between Kia dealerships.
The Kia EV4 and EV5 are Kia’s newest additions to the growing range of Kia fully electric models, with the events providing exclusive and very early access to these models for customers. Each event includes an unveil show followed by an exclusive presentation and the opportunity to look around the vehicles in detail.
In addition to EV4 and EV5, the Kia EV3 – the ‘2025 UK Car of the Year’ and ‘2025 World Car of the Year’ – will be showcased alongside the EV6 and EV9. Each all-electric car offers customers a distinctive choice, and the varied model line-up highlights Kia’s ability to offer an electric car for everyone. The events also offer the opportunity to speak to experts about making the switch to an EV.
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The Kia Electric Experience dedicated website details local event timings for each dealership and is exclusively where customers should reserve their place to attend: https://www.kia.com/ uk/about/kia-electric-experience/. Spaces are limited, with reservations made on a first come, first served basis.
The Kia EV4 Kia unveiled the EV4 in both hatchback and saloon form at the brand’s EV Day event in Tarragona, Spain, in February 2025. Versatile and practical, the model will be offered to UK customers in both body styles, representing a fresh approach to the traditional aesthetics of the hatchback and saloon segments.
Similar to EV3, the EV4 is built on Kia’s 400V Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) and will benefit from a choice of 58.3kWh or 81.4kWh battery packs, offering a range of up to 391 miles on a single charge, while the vehicle is powered by a front-mounted 150kW electric motor. A series of aerodynamic enhancements, including a full undercover, help to smooth airflow underneath the vehicle and result in an ultra-low drag coefficient of just 0.23 Cd.
The EV4 additionally offers a variety of convenience and technology features traditionally seen in more premium segments. This includes remote Over-The-Air updates, 30-inches of
combined widescreen display, and cutting-edge in-car content streaming and connectivity services, including YouTube and Netflix. The vehicle also offers two dedicated vehicle modes to be used when stationary, Rest Mode and Theatre Mode. When in Rest Mode, the driver and front passenger can recline the relaxation seats and utilise the mood lamp to create a serene and peaceful atmosphere. When in Theatre Mode, the vehicle uses the wide-screen display, interior ambient lighting and eight-speaker sound system to enjoy an exceptional viewing experience.
The EV4 places a strong focus on occupant comfort, space and convenience through features such as a rotating armrest, a sliding table console, maximised seating space in the first and second rows, and largest-inclass luggage space of 490 litres (435 litres for the hatchback). Intuitive-touse physical buttons, dynamic welcome lighting and ambient lighting further enhance the user experience.
As with all Kia EVs, the EV4 is designed with safety at the heart of its philosophy. This includes the latest ADAS functionality including ‘Drive Wise’ advanced driver-assistance system which detects hazardous situations through a combination of cameras and radars, and assists the driver in safe driving and manoeuvring. The vehicle body has been manufactured to withstand any type of collision, ensuring maximum occupant
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The Kia EV5 is also built on Kia’s allelectric E-GMP platform. It introduces a new era of electric mobility with a distinctive and stylish SUV design to offer a practical and versatile interior space for five people.
Shaped by the brand’s unique design philosophy ‘Opposites United’, EV5 houses the latest safety and advanced technologies.
The EV5’s interior completely reimagines the vehicle’s interior space. Drawing inspiration from the larger EV9, it offers an extensive space that is closer in concept and execution to a home ‘lounge’ than a traditional car cabin.
The long-range model will feature an 81.4kWh battery and 160kW front motor. The driving range will be tailored to meet market demands.
The EV5 battery has been engineered to function effectively throughout all four seasons, even in extreme hot and cold weather. An advanced heat pump system is available to manage the battery’s temperature, ensuring consistent performance regardless of external conditions. Minimising fatigue and enhancing driving comfort, a regenerative braking system along with an i-Pedal system allows drivers to both slow down and accelerate using a single pedal.
The EV5’s spacious, light, wellventilated cabin is equipped with the connected car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) infotainment system and supports over-the-air (OTA) software updates. It incorporates a Panoramic Wide Display, which combines a 12.3inch cluster and 12.3-inch infotainment system, along with a 5.3-inch climate control display.
Simple-to-navigate menus provide improved usability of EV-specific functions and enable drivers to monitor aspects such as range and EV charging at a glance.
Customers can keep their EV5 constantly updated and upgraded beyond the standard features, via the Kia Connect Store that offers a wide array of options.
The Kia EV5 is equipped with an array of the latest active safety technologies, the brand’s latest Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and seven airbags in total.
The model comes with Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2) to help drivers maintain distance, stay centred in the lane, change lanes, and adjust lateral positioning.
Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA 2) enables the SUV to park itself without the need for driver intervention, whether in or out of the vehicle. It also features Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) to prevent collisions with oncoming vehicles when reversing.
UK specifications and pricing for both the EV4 and EV5 will be revealed in early Q3.
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Kia’s electric experience events have helped introduce many customers to its latest electric cars over the past few years. The Kia EV3, EV6, EV9 and Niro EV were each taken across the nation in their inaugural sales years, helping customers get hands-on experience with the cars at a very early stage and helping to answer general questions about going electric. Last year’s EV3 Electric Experience events welcomed more than 11 thousand reservations to attend, clearly indicating their value and the interest in Kia electric cars. Kia strives to support customer and public knowledge about the transition to electric cars, having previously run ‘Discover EV with Kia’ events in early 2024, giving expert advice to people who had queries or concerns about going electric.
Kia’s ‘Plan S’ strategy is driving the brand’s transformation into a ‘Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider’, with plans to have launched 9 EV models in the UK by 2030.
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OMODA 9 SHS is already delivering as first cars land with UK drivers
OMODA’s new flagship SUV – the OMODA 9 SHS – is now on sale across the UK, priced from £44,990 OTR*. Combining advanced hybrid performance with refined design and quiet luxury, the all-wheel drive OMODA 9 SHS sets a new benchmark in the premium plug-in hybrid SUV segment.
Coinciding with the lifting of the UK media drive embargo, customer deliveries have now begun through OMODA UK’s growing nationwide network of 74 retailers.
Praised for its comprehensive standard specification, the OMODA 9 SHS blends refined performance with intelligent technology and impressive efficiency. Its advanced self-charging hybrid system – which also offers plug-in capability –delivers a WLTP range of over 700 miles, including up to 93 miles in pure
electric mode. CO₂ emissions are as low as 38 g/km, while total system output reaches 449 PS and 700 Nm of torque –enabling 0 to 62 mph in just 4.9 seconds. Quiet, capable, and engineered for comfort, the OMODA 9 SHS features a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, intelligent all-wheel drive and electromagnetic suspension. Cabin noise is reduced to just 45.8 dB at urban speeds thanks to acoustic glass and specially designed acoustic tyres.
Inside, the OMODA 9 SHS places comfort and technology at the heart of the driving experience. Standard features include a 540-degree panoramic camera system, cabin air purification, a 1.3-metre panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated seats for four occupants, and a premium 14-speaker SONY surround sound system.
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An electrifying 2025 ahead for Nissan:
First to launch in 2025 will be the all-new Micra.
It will remain true to the DNA of its predecessors with a compelling mix of audacious style and simplicity in a compact package.
The new Micra was designed at Nissan Design Europe in London, using AmpR Small platform shared with Renault’s R5. It will be available with two battery options: 40 and 52kWh, providing a maximum range of over 400km. Sales of the new Micra will begin before the end of the year. It will be built at Ampere ElectriCity plant in Douai, France.
Third generation of Leaf EV to follow
The second new vehicle to be launched in Europe in 2025 also represents the return of a historic nameplate, LEAF – a badge forever associated with the pioneering EV which started the mass-market electric vehicle revolution when it was introduced in 2010.
The third generation of Leaf will attract buyers thanks to its eyecatching aerodynamic shape. It has been developed on Nissan’s
CMF-EV platform, architecture it shares with its larger sibling, the Ariya.
The European version of the new LEAF will be manufactured at Nissan’s state-of-the-art production facility in Sunderland, in the north-east of England. It forms part of Nissan’s EV36Zero project–a blueprint that will transform Sunderland Plant into a flagship EV hub, bringing together electric vehicles, renewable energy and battery production.
Nissan’s updated e-POWER will offer more refinement and efficiency
Having reinvented the hybrid powertrain when it was launched in 2022, Nissan’s unique e-POWER technology will also benefit from an upgrade this year. Following the Japanese principle of Kaizen – continuous improvement –the changes to the e-POWER system on Qashqai will deliver improvements to its emissions, efficiency and refinement, bringing the driving experience even closer to that of a full EV. Nearly 250,000 e-POWER equipped vehicles have been sold in Europe since its introduction.
Return of Micra as an EV. Third generation LEAF to launch. And updated e-POWER for Qashqai.
Plus, in FY2026, third generation JUKE arrives as an EV.
Third generation JUKE to follow in FY26 as pure EV
Beyond 2025, Nissan’s engineers continue to develop the third generation of its JUKE compact crossover, which is scheduled for launch in FY2026 as an EV, based on the Hyper Punk concept car which was presented in October 2023 at the Japan Mobility Show.
Speaking about all the product updates in the coming years, Leon Dorssers, Regional Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Nissan AMIEO (Africa, MiddleEast, India, Europe & Oceania) region, said: “The renewal of Nissan’s European line-up is the realisation of our strong plan to enhance and electrify our range in Europe. All the new models will share common Nissan DNA: striking design, technical innovation and intuitive technology – a combination of qualities which we are confident will attract new buyers to Nissan, as well as continuing to appeal to existing customers who already love how Nissan vehicles enrich their daily lives.”
David Moss, Senior Vice President, Region Research & Development, AMIEO, said: “As well as welcoming the return of the Micra as an EV and the third generation of our revolutionary Leaf, we’ve made significant steps with one of our most popular technologies. Having reinvented the hybrid with introduction of e-POWER by making it quieter and more responsive than a traditional hybrid, the forthcoming updates to e-POWER will make it even more efficient, more refined and closer overall to a pure EV-driving experience. It will remain the powertrain of choice for buyers who love the feel of driving electric, but don’t want to recharge.”
The announcement of new electrified models for Europe is part of a wider product update, with strategic new global model launches announced today across Japan, the US, China, Latin America Middle-East, India, Africa and Oceania.
Nissan’s ongoing electrified product offensive will be powered up with the launch of two allnew electric vehicles in 2025, as well as an update to one of its most innovative and popular technologies.
The latest Mazda CX-5 builds on the success of the significantly updated Mazda CX-5, which made its debut in January 2022, so it’s no surprise that the award-winning styling, cabin and chassis of Mazda’s spacious and dynamic SUV remains unchanged.
The newest Mazda CX-5 sees the introduction of 24v Mazda M Hybrid mild-hybrid technology across all petrol models, while the addition of cylinder deactivation to 165ps petrol automatic models, means all petrol CX-5s now feature this efficient technology – the result of both updates is a petrol CX-5 range average CO2 reduction of 9g/km.
Other incremental updates to the Mazda CX-5 include the introduction of wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, while the front USB ports are changed to USB-C. Additionally, the Mazda CX-5 is offered with Mazda’s signature paint colour – Rhodium White, which made its debut on the larger Mazda CX-60 SUV. Like Soul Red Crystal and Machine Grey, Rhodium White is created using Mazda’s fantastic Takuminuri painting technology.
The Mazda CX-5 retains the same 15-model line-up, but it now features new trim level naming to match other cars in the Mazda family. The Mazda CX-5 range features five trim levels: Centre-Line, Newground, Exclusive-Line, Homura and Takumi. Individual model grades feature subtle styling differentiation to give customers the option of choosing a CX-5 with a unique character and focus.
The three stand out trim grades: Newground, Homura and Takumi each have a distinct personality to ensure the CX-5 range offers lots of choice for individual style.
The entry point to the CX-5 range is the Centre-Line model, which is offered with the 165ps e-Skyactiv G petrol. Also offered exclusively with the 165ps e-Skyactiv G engine, the stand-out Newground features a slightly more rugged look with front and rear silver underguard trims matched to silver lower body side skirts, black door mirrors and 19inch black diamond cut alloy wheels. Subtle lime green accents in the grille are replicated inside where the black half leatherette seats have matching green piping. Perfect for an active lifestyle, the boot even features a reversible waterproof boot floor.
