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?

Why an electric company car is perfect for city driving

With low running costs, exemption from congestion and ULEZ charges, and tech that makes urban drivin..

What Car? Promotion, Mon Dec 07 2020

UK’s first electric car charging forecourt opens

First of 100 planned electric car-only service areas has opened in Essex, offering 36 electric car c..

Claire Evans, Mon Sep 14 2020

NissanConnect: helping company car drivers work smarter

Whether guiding you seamlessly from sofa to sales meeting, or making every trip more efficient, Niss..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Nov 26 2020

20% VAT cut on electric vehicles proposed to increase uptake

Industry body the SMMT wants 20% VAT cut as concerns grow that majority of car-buying public aren't..

Jim Holder, Wed Nov 25 2020

Which pure electric vehicles can tow and take a roof rack?

A reader wants an electric car, but wonders if there are any that she can use to can tow a bike trai..

Claire Evans, Tue Nov 24 2020

Will electric vehicles suffer serious loss of range in the winter?

The ban on new petrol and diesel cars gives a reader cause for concern about electric vehicle range..

Claire Evans, Mon Nov 23 2020

Why an electric car makes great sense for families

With loads of passenger and luggage space, impressive battery range and fast versatile recharging, m..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Nov 19 2020

The Nissan LEAF: evolution of the species

The range and capabilities of Nissan’s all-electric family hatchback have taken a huge leap forward..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Nov 19 2020

The biggest electric car discounts right now

Despite their popularity, discounts of close to 10% are available on some electric cars. Here we run..

Jim Holder, Sun Nov 15 2020

Nissan LEAF drivers: we want to share your EV expertise

We’re looking for Nissan LEAF owners to share their experience of owning an electric car – as well a..

What Car? Promotion, Mon Nov 09 2020

Mercedes EQC long-term test: report 3

The Mercedes EQC is the brand's first mainstream all-electric car. Can it eclipse the rival Audi E-t..

Jim Holder, Thu Nov 26 2020

New Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3

The all-new, fully electric Polestar 2 is the first direct rival for the hitherto unbeatable Tesla M..

What Car? team, Thu Oct 29 2020

Nissan LEAF: making on-the-go charging easy

With over 34,000 charging points – and 8451 rapid chargers – topping up the range of all-electric ca..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Oct 27 2020

Volkswagen ID 3 gains top marks for safety

First model from Volkswagen’s new ID electric car range earns maximum five-star rating in Euro NCAP..

Claire Evans, Wed Oct 21 2020

Why electric cars are more fun to drive than you think

With near-instant acceleration, impressive handling and driver-focused in-car technology, electric c..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Oct 21 2020

Why an electric van makes sense for your business

Choosing an electric commercial vehicle over a traditional petrol or diesel could help your company..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Sep 29 2020

The Nissan LEAF: why it’s time to rethink electric range

Nissan’s all-electric hatchback has been designed to offer practical everyday electric driving and c..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Sep 30 2020

Nissan LEAF: Making electric car charging easy

With a range of charging options – from cheap at-home tariffs to fast public top-ups – the Nissan LE..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Aug 05 2020

Real MPG: Most economical Motability cars

Want a Motability car that will be affordable to run? We reveal the models that were most economical..

George Hill, Fri Aug 07 2020

Why buying a used Nissan LEAF makes great sense

With many of the same benefits of an all-new model, there are plenty of reasons to opt for a nearly-..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Sep 01 2020

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