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Vicky Parrott

Vicky Parrott

Vicky Parrott is a contributing editor at CarGurus. Vicky started her career at Autocar and spent a happy eight years there as a road tester and video presenter, before progressing to be deputy road test editor at What Car? magazine and Associate Editor for DrivingElectric. She's a specialist in EVs but she does also admit to enjoying a V8 and a flyweight.

Articles written by this author:

BMW iX Review (2021-present)

BMW iX Review (2021-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The BMW iX promises to be one of the most impressive electric cars on sale - but does it deliver? Vicky Parrot finds out.

Audi A5 Mk2 Review (2016-2024)

Audi A5 Mk2 Review (2016-2024)

by Vicky Parrott

Smooth and well-built, the upmarket A5 is a stylish coupe that's packed with technology. A BMW 4 Series is more fun to drive,...

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Honda e:Ny1 Review (2023-present)

Honda e:Ny1 Review (2023-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Honda e:NY1 is a compact electric crossovers with a disappointing real-world range and a high price.

Lexus UX 300e Review (2021-present)

Lexus UX 300e Review (2021-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Lexus UX 300e is a compact, pure electric SUV that offers a 196-mile range according to official WLTP figures.

MINI Cooper Electric Review (2024-present)

MINI Cooper Electric Review (2024-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The MINI Cooper is a cute but grown-up three-door hatchback that majors on style, high-end tech and the characteristic fizzy ...

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BYD Dolphin Review (2024-present)

BYD Dolphin Review (2024-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The BYD Dolphin is a small electric hatchback that’s a similar size to the MG4, and a bit bigger than the Peugeot e-208, both...

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Volkswagen ID.3 Review (2020-present)

Volkswagen ID.3 Review (2020-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Volkswagen ID.3 is the German brand’s answer to a ‘people’s car’ for the electric era with three different battery sizes,...

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ORA Funky Cat Review (2022-present)

ORA Funky Cat Review (2022-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The ORA Funky Cat is an all-electric hatchback from new brand ORA, which itself is a part of Chinese company Great Wall Motor...

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Kia Niro EV Review (2022-present)

Kia Niro EV Review (2022-present)

by Vicky Parrott

This compact electric family SUV impresses with its efficiency, long range and general family motoring capabilities. Tope-end...

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Citroen C4 Review (2020-present)

Citroen C4 Review (2020-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Citroen C4 is a family hatchback that offers a touch of SUV stance, style, and roominess to a car that’s still low enough...

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Lotus Elise Review (2011-2021)

Lotus Elise Review (2011-2021)

by Vicky Parrott

The Lotus Elise is a British-built, lightweight two-seater that strikes a joyous balance between a stripped out, track-worthy...

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Mercedes-Benz EQA Review (2021-present)

Mercedes-Benz EQA Review (2021-present)

by Vicky Parrott

The Mercedes EQA is a pure electric, mid-sized family SUV that offers a lavish interior, a comfortable cabin and a competitiv...

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2026 Nissan Leaf Review: Early verdict on British-built electric car

2026 Nissan Leaf Review: Early verdict on British-built electric car

by Vicky Parrott

The Nissan Leaf is back for a third time, and goes up against rivals including the Kia EV3, Skoda Elroq and Ford Puma Gen-E.

New Smart #1 Revealed: Price, spec and release date

New Smart #1 Revealed: Price, spec and release date

by Vicky Parrott

The Smart #1 is not the diminutive city car you might expect, but a fully electric family SUV. It's due to arrive in showroom...

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MG4 vs Volkswagen ID.3: Electric family cars head-to-head

MG4 vs Volkswagen ID.3: Electric family cars head-to-head

by Vicky Parrott

The Volkswagen ID.3 and MG4 are two all-electric family hatchbacks that are a very similar size and do a very similar job. Ho...

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Vicky Parrott: ‘China speed’ isn’t just for China

Vicky Parrott: ‘China speed’ isn’t just for China

by Vicky Parrott

CarGurus’ motoring expert and commentator Vicky Parrott has her say on the burning issues in the automotive world. This week,...

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Vicky Parrott: Synthesised EV ‘engine’ sounds are a good thing

Vicky Parrott: Synthesised EV ‘engine’ sounds are a good thing

by Vicky Parrott

CarGurus’ motoring expert and commentator Vicky Parrott has her say on the burning issues in the automotive world. This week,...

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2025 Hyundai Inster: Review, price, specs and release date

2025 Hyundai Inster: Review, price, specs and release date

by Vicky Parrott

The Inster is Hyundai's latest all-electric model, a new baby SUV that is set to take on models including the Renault 5 and C...

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Vicky Parrott: Safety assistance systems? Only sometimes.

Vicky Parrott: Safety assistance systems? Only sometimes.

by Vicky Parrott

Active safety systems can be hugely beneficial for road users, but we must accept that they aren't yet perfect, says Vicky Pa...

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Vicky Parrott: Here's My Car of the Year. What About You?

Vicky Parrott: Here's My Car of the Year. What About You?

by Vicky Parrott

The Renault 5 has been crowned as Car of the Year for 2025. Vicky Parrott reflects on why it's going to be a great year for n...

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2024 VW ID.7 Review: Model S space for Model 3 money

2024 VW ID.7 Review: Model S space for Model 3 money

by Vicky Parrott

In this VW ID7 review, we explore Volkswagen's electric executive car, which offers Tesla Model S space for closer to Tesla M...

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Citroen e-C3 Review

Citroen e-C3 Review

by Vicky Parrott

The Citroen e-C3 is small, electric car offering a decent driving range and great value for money.

2025 Renault 4 Review: Can it match the brilliance of the Renault 5?

2025 Renault 4 Review: Can it match the brilliance of the Renault 5?

by Vicky Parrott

The new Renault 4 blends retro styling with a practical interior, and a fully electric drivetrain. It's a very lovable family...

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The Chinese Car Brands in the UK

The Chinese Car Brands in the UK

by Vicky Parrott

Many buyers will be wondering what the best Chinese brands are, so here’s our rundown of the Chinese brands coming to the UK ...

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