Electric cars

Electric 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?

Range 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, Sat Dec 21 2024

New BYD Dolphin and Citroën e-C3 vs MG 4

Think electric cars are all too expensive? Well, these three prove otherwise, and we took them on a..

Neil Winn, Sun Dec 08 2024

All-electric MINI Countryman: 8 big things to love

With lots of space, great range, rapid charging and lots of friendly tech, here are all the reasons..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Dec 04 2024

New Jaguar Type 00 revealed: is it as controversial as that advert?

Jaguar is planning to reinvent itself as a high-end electric car specialist, and the Jaguar Type 00..

Steve Huntingford, Tue Dec 03 2024

The new MINI Aceman: 8 big things to love

From style to space to tech to amped-up go-kart driving character: we pick the reasons why MINI’s ne..

What Car? Promotion, Fri Nov 22 2024

Electric car charging networks rated: the best and worst public chargers

With more ultra-rapid chargers available than ever before, find out which are the best to visit when..

Claire Evans, Sat Nov 30 2024

European road trip: petrol vs electric

Is it feasible to go on a good old-fashioned European driving holiday in an electric car, or does pe..

Neil Winn, Sun Nov 24 2024

Hyundai Ioniq 9 revealed: new electric seven-seat SUV gets 385-mile range

The new Hyundai Ioniq 9 will be the brand’s first ever all-electric seven-seat SUV

Eleanor Cooper, Thu Nov 21 2024

Skoda Elroq: 8 big things to love

With up to 360 miles of range, ultra-fast charging, fresh style and a comfortable spacious tech-pack..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Nov 13 2024

Best electric SUVs 2025 – the top 10, plus the ones to avoid

Thanks to big advancements in battery and charging technology, the best electric SUVs are now as usa..

Steve Huntingford, Tue Nov 19 2024

Win free charging with the Skoda Elroq Million Mile Giveaway

Place an order for Skoda’s new compact all-electric SUV, and you could win up to 10,000 miles of fre..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Nov 13 2024

Skoda Elroq: the design team tell all

The team behind Skoda’s new all-electric compact SUV explain how it blends classic Skoda style and p..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Nov 13 2024

Skoda Elroq range guide: find your perfect model

Skoda’s new all-electric SUV boasts a line-up of different battery ranges, charging speeds and trims..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Nov 13 2024

New Suzuki e Vitara revealed as brand’s first electric car

The Suzuki e Vitara is a new electric SUV that follows a similarly rugged theme to its combustion-po..

George Hill, Mon Nov 04 2024

Win £50 for telling us what you think about public EV chargers

If you own an electric car and use the public EV charging network, we'd love to hear from you. Compl..

Claire Evans, Thu Oct 31 2024

Real MPG: most economical cars for town driving

What Car?'s Real MPG tests show what you can really expect from a car, and here we reveal the models..

Eleanor Cooper, Sat Oct 26 2024

Used Car of the Year Awards: Electric SUVs

With living costs on the rise, getting a good deal on your next car is more important than ever. Tha..

Claire Evans, Wed Oct 23 2024

Cheapest electric cars: UK's most affordable EVs

Think all electric cars are expensive? Well, these models prove otherwise – especially after you've..

George Hill, Sat Oct 19 2024

Real MPG: most economical petrol cars

Our Real MPG tests show what fuel economy you can really expect from a car. Here, we reveal the best..

Eleanor Cooper, Fri Oct 18 2024

The all-electric MINI Cooper: MINI reasons to go electric

Think an electric car is dull to drive, overly complicated to use or doesn’t have the range for busy..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Sep 04 2024

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Electric cars

Range test: How far can electric cars go in winter?

New BYD Dolphin and Citroën e-C3 vs MG 4

All-electric MINI Countryman: 8 big things to love

New Jaguar Type 00 revealed: is it as controversial as that advert?

The new MINI Aceman: 8 big things to love

Electric car charging networks rated: the best and worst public chargers

European road trip: petrol vs electric

Hyundai Ioniq 9 revealed: new electric seven-seat SUV gets 385-mile range

Skoda Elroq: 8 big things to love

Best electric SUVs 2025 – the top 10, plus the ones to avoid

Win free charging with the Skoda Elroq Million Mile Giveaway

Skoda Elroq: the design team tell all

Skoda Elroq range guide: find your perfect model

New Suzuki e Vitara revealed as brand’s first electric car

Win £50 for telling us what you think about public EV chargers

Real MPG: most economical cars for town driving

Used Car of the Year Awards: Electric SUVs

Cheapest electric cars: UK's most affordable EVs

Real MPG: most economical petrol cars

The all-electric MINI Cooper: MINI reasons to go electric

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