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?

Best hybrid & electric cars for towing

So, you want to do the right thing and buy an electric or hybrid car, but you also need to tow a car..

Claire Evans, Wed Jun 19 2019

Best plug-in hybrid cars for towing

So, you want to do the right thing and buy an electric or hybrid car, but you also need to tow a car..

Claire Evans, Mon Jun 17 2019

Dyson electric car plans revealed

New details on household appliance manufacturer Dyson's first car, which will go on sale in 2021 and..

Steve Huntingford, Tue Sep 26 2017

Electric car charging guide

Everything you wanted to know about electric car charging, but were afraid to ask

Claire Evans, Fri Oct 12 2018

EV charging: what does it really cost?

Are electric vehicle owners who use public charging points being ripped off? We reveal how much it c..

Claire Evans, Wed Apr 18 2018

Electric car battery guide

Everything you wanted to know about electric car batteries but were afraid to ask

Claire Evans, Fri Oct 12 2018

Types of electric car plug

From Type 1 to CCS, we take a look at the different electric car plugs and how common they are

Claire Evans, Fri Oct 12 2018

History of the electric car

We take a look at the surprisingly long history of the electric car and the key innovations that we'..

Darren Moss, Mon Oct 15 2018

How do electric cars work?

From electric motors to batteries, we take you through the anatomy of an electric car, and explain h..

Darren Moss, Thu Oct 18 2018

Car buyers dumping diesels for hybrid and electric models

Survey suggests the emissions scandal and subsequent talk of punitive taxes on diesel cars has cause..

Steve Huntingford, Tue Jun 27 2017

Used Tesla Model S long-term test

With used Teslas starting to become more affordable, what’s it like to actually own one? We've bagge..

Claire Evans, Thu Sep 20 2018

New Kia e-Niro vs Hyundai Kona Electric

Two months ago, we named Hyundai’s Kona Electric as the best car of its kind. But has fellow Korean..

What Car? team, Sun Jan 20 2019

2018: A year to remember for the Nissan LEAF

The latest version of the 100% electric Nissan LEAF has experienced a stellar first 12 months, with..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Jan 23 2019

2022 Porsche electric SUV – what we know so far

After the upcoming Taycan, Porsche's electric car plan will move to the SUV market, and an all-new m..

Darren Moss, Wed Jan 02 2019

Nissan LEAF: Home for the holidays

Winter traffic can be stressful, but the 100% electric Nissan LEAF makes motorway and city driving s..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Dec 20 2018

New Hyundai Kona Electric vs Nissan Leaf

The new Hyundai Kona Electric offers a lot of power and range for the money. Let’s see if it’s a bet..

What Car? team, Thu Dec 06 2018

Conquer the cold with the new Nissan LEAF

As winter rolls in, Nissan’s 100% electric hatchback has the perfect solutions for beating morning c..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Nov 22 2018

New Jaguar I-Pace vs Tesla Model S

The electric car market is amping up with the arrival of the Jaguar I-Pace SUV. Has the Tesla Model..

What Car? team, Fri Nov 16 2018

Promoted: Take control, with the new Nissan LEAF

The NissanConnect EV app lets you interact remotely with the 100% electric new Nissan LEAF, helping..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Nov 01 2018

2018 Jaguar I-Pace - reader test team review

The £60k I-Pace SUV is Jaguar’s first electric car and the first true challenger to Tesla, but what..

Kris Culmer, Sun Oct 14 2018

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Electric cars

Best hybrid & electric cars for towing

Best plug-in hybrid cars for towing

Dyson electric car plans revealed

Electric car charging guide

EV charging: what does it really cost?

Electric car battery guide

Types of electric car plug

History of the electric car

How do electric cars work?

Car buyers dumping diesels for hybrid and electric models

Used Tesla Model S long-term test

New Kia e-Niro vs Hyundai Kona Electric

2018: A year to remember for the Nissan LEAF

2022 Porsche electric SUV – what we know so far

Nissan LEAF: Home for the holidays

New Hyundai Kona Electric vs Nissan Leaf

Conquer the cold with the new Nissan LEAF

New Jaguar I-Pace vs Tesla Model S

Promoted: Take control, with the new Nissan LEAF

2018 Jaguar I-Pace - reader test team review

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