HomeElectric carsElectric carsElectric cars are growing in popularity. No wonder: the best are quiet, cheap to run and smooth to drive. But which are the bright sparks to consider – and which are the loose connections?LatestAll latest articlesNew car comparison testsUsed car comparison testsApproved used car schemesFirst drivesLong term reviewsReader Test TeamReal MPGIndustry newsBest ofAll Best of articlesTop 10sCar comparisonsBest dealsBest city carsBest small carsBest small SUVsBest family carsBest large SUVsBest luxury SUVsBest estatesBest MPVsBest electric carsBest hybrid carsBest convertiblesBest coupesBest hot hatchesBest luxury carsBest sports carsAdviceAll What Car? adviceBuying a new carSelling your carOwning and running your carCar finance advice and guidesRejecting a faulty carBuying a used carReliabilityVan news and adviceNew driversElectric car servicing: are local garages ready for EVs? We examine the challenges for independent garages when it comes to servicing EVs, and what's being d..Claire Evans, Fri May 03 2024Genesis GV60 long-term testThe Genesis GV60 is one of the best electric SUVs you can buy right now. But can the upmarket tech-f..Stuart Milne, Fri Apr 12 2024New Mini Aceman gets electric power and 253-mile rangeAll-new Mini Aceman electric SUV fits neatly in between the Cooper and Countryman, and should be com..Darren Moss, Wed Apr 24 2024New Volkswagen ID 7 vs Tesla Model 3As Volkswagen's new electric flagship, the ID 7 has a lot to prove. Let's see whether its talents ru..Neil Winn, Sun Apr 21 2024Lexus RZ long-term reviewHow does Lexus's four-wheel-drive electric SUV cut it as a commuter car and a countryside companion..Chris Haining, Sat Apr 20 2024Jeep Avenger long-term testThe Avenger is Jeep's first electric SUV, but can it tempt a new wave of buyers to consider the icon..Mark Pearson, Tue Apr 16 2024Real MPG: most economical petrol carsOur Real MPG tests show what fuel economy you can really expect from a car. Here, we reveal the best..Alasdair Rodden, Mon Apr 15 2024The fastest charging electric cars in the UKWant to know how long your electric car will take to charge up? Here are the charging speeds of all..James Tute, Mon Apr 01 2024New Ford Explorer is capable of 373 miles on a chargeNew electric Ford Explorer SUV offers up to 373 miles of range – here's everything you need to know..Darren Moss, Tue Mar 26 2024Real MPG: the cars that beat official fuel economy figuresOfficial fuel economy figures are closer to reality than ever according to What Car?'s unique Real M..Alasdair Rodden, Sat Mar 23 2024Best electric cars 2024 – the EVs to buy and those to avoidSales of electric cars are booming, and no wonder: the best are quiet, cheap to run and smooth to dr..Alasdair Rodden, Sun Mar 17 2024Best electric SUVs 2024 – best and worst reviewed and ratedThanks to big advancements in battery and charging technology, the best electric SUVs are now as usa..Darren Moss, Fri Mar 15 2024Inaccuracy of official EV range figures exposedWhat Car? winter range test highlights the gulf between official electric car figures and the distan..Steve Huntingford, Tue Mar 12 2024Range test: How far can electric cars go in winter?In cold weather, electric car ranges are significantly shorter than when it's warm. To find out what..Will Nightingale, Thu Mar 07 2024What is a mild hybrid car and should you buy one?Many cars have mild-hybrid engines but how does the tech work and how are they different to hybrids..Claire Evans, Mon Mar 04 2024What is regenerative braking and how does it work?Regenerative braking allows electric cars to make use of braking energy that would otherwise be wast..George Hill, Fri Feb 23 20245 ways the Nissan Juke Hybrid amps-up hybrid drivingDynamic performance, improved fuel efficiency* and safety enhancing features are just a few of the w..What Car? Promotion, Tue Feb 06 2024Dacia Spring electric car review – prices, specs and reviewThe new Dacia Spring is officially the UK's cheapest car. We’ve already had a preview of the new 202..George Hill, Wed Feb 21 2024Real MPG: most economical diesel cars - and the leastDiesel cars might not be fashionable, but if you do big miles and want small fuel bills they still m..Stuart Milne, Wed Apr 24 2019Tesla Model 2: £25k electric hatch coming in 2025New cheap Tesla hatchback will have a long range and a minimalist interiorDarren Moss, Sat Feb 17 2024123...15page1of 15