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?

Meet Nissan's electrified family

We explore the all-electric Nissan LEAF and Nissan ARIYA, along with the hybrid Nissan Qashqai

What Car? Promotion, Mon Mar 21 2022

Which electric car gets closest to its official range in winter – and which is farthest away?

After testing the ranges of 10 of the latest electric cars in winter conditions, here we reveal how..

What Car? team, Tue Mar 15 2022

2024 Audi A6 Avant e-tron revealed: price, specs and release date

The Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept previews the brand's first fully electric estate, with a range of u..

George Hill, Wed Mar 16 2022

Drivers to benefit from greater electric car charging choice at service stations

Gridserve, the company which operates most electric car charging points along the UK's motorway netw..

Darren Moss, Mon Mar 07 2022

Audi E-tron Sportback long-term test

Can you live with a fully electric car if you can't charge at home? We've been finding out with the..

Steve Huntingford, Mon Jun 07 2021

Meet Nissan's Ambition 2030: The future of electric driving

Three striking all-electric concepts are just the tip of the iceberg

What Car? Promotion, Tue Feb 01 2022

New Audi Q4 e-tron vs new Mercedes EQA

As the battle to be your next electric SUV gets fiercer by the day, the Q4 e-tron and EQA join the c..

What Car? team, Mon Feb 07 2022

The best hybrid cars in each class

Whether you're looking for a family hatchback, an SUV or a performance car, there's a hybrid to suit..

Charlie Martin, Mon Feb 07 2022

WATCH: Best electric cars 2022

Sales of electric cars are booming – but which model is the one for you? Take a look at our top 10 r..

What Car? team, Fri Feb 04 2022

Nissan ARIYA: Making electric driving more fun

Long range, near-perfect balance, electrifying performance and all-wheel drive combine to make the N..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Jan 25 2022

How to spec a BMW i4

Our guide to the BMW i4 covers which options to choose, which to avoid, and how much to pay for it a..

Charlie Martin, Fri Jan 14 2022

Electric car grant - everything you need to know

The Government's plug-in car grant gives some electric car buyers an automatic discount of £1500. We..

Claire Evans, Thu Mar 18 2021

How to spec a Volkswagen ID 3

Our guide to the Volkswagen ID 3 small electric car covers which options to choose, which to avoid..

Charlie Martin, Mon Dec 13 2021

How Nissan makes going electric easy

Making the switch to electric may seem daunting, but Nissan's all-in finance deal makes it a breeze

What Car? Promotion, Tue Dec 07 2021

WATCH: New Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Tesla Model 3 review

Does the futuristic-looking new Hyundai Ioniq 5 set new standards in the electric car class, or is t..

What Car? team, Wed Dec 01 2021

New Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Tesla Model 3 vs Volkswagen ID 4

With the radical Ioniq 5, Hyundai is looking to carve its first slice of the large electric car mark..

What Car? team, Wed Nov 24 2021

Petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric – which is the cheapest to own?

We compare hybrid and electric models with petrol and diesel ones to find out which fuel type makes..

Claire Evans, Thu Oct 25 2018

New homes to have electric vehicle chargers by law from 2022

Government's new push to get more people driving electric cars will see an extra 145,000 charging po..

George Hill, Mon Nov 22 2021

Made in Britain: how Nissan’s electric cars are home-grown in the UK

Nissan has been making cars in Sunderland for over three decades, and it shows no signs of slowing...

What Car? Promotion, Tue Nov 02 2021

Electric cars: hurdles on the road to electrification

The transition to electric vehicles will have significant implications for the driving test and car..

Claire Evans, Thu Nov 11 2021

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