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?

10 amazing facts about the Nissan LEAF

The revolutionary Nissan LEAF is one of the best-selling electric cars in history, but it still has..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Mar 10 2021

Nissan's 10th birthday present for you

As the all-electric LEAF turns 10, Nissan has decided to mark the special occasion with an impressiv..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Mar 10 2021

New Peugeot e-2008 and DS 3 Crossback E-Tense vs Kia e-Niro

Not one but two new small electric SUVs from Peugeot and DS have come along to challenge our favouri..

What Car? team, Wed Feb 17 2021

The true cost of owning an electric car

Electric cars are often pricier to buy than traditional alternatives, but they’re cheaper to run, ri..

Claire Evans, Wed Feb 12 2020

The Nissan e-NV200: electrify your business for 2030

With an urban-friendly range and plenty of versatile loading space, the Nissan e-NV200 if the perfec..

What Car? Promotion, Fri Feb 12 2021

New super-fast electric car batteries will charge up in five minutes

Breakthroughs could lead to the first mass-produced batteries that are able to replenish an electric..

Claire Evans, Fri Jan 22 2021

Tesla Model S and Model X get radical new interior, plus faster Plaid variants

Changes to Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X include all-new dashboard, upgraded tech, and high-perfor..

Steve Huntingford, Thu Jan 28 2021

Is an electric car right for me?

With the UK government mandating that all new cars must be electrified from 2030, many drivers are w..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Jan 21 2021

What's the cheapest way to top up your car's batteries?

It is still possible to charge up your electric car without burning a hole in your wallet. Here's ho..

Claire Evans, Fri Feb 14 2020

5 reasons why it makes sense to go electric today

With great range, easy public charging, and cost-effective home charging on all-electric cars like t..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Jan 13 2021

Honda E long-term test

There's a lot to like about the Honda E, but can you live with the short range in the real world? We..

Mark Tisshaw, Wed Aug 19 2020

Electric cars get green numberplates

Going green has taken on a new meaning with the introduction of special green numberplates for elect..

Darren Moss, Tue Oct 22 2019

Your electric fleet and company car questions answered

With the 2030 move to all-electric and hybrid cars in mind, we asked Nissan UK’s experts to respond..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Dec 17 2020

Nissan: 70 years of electric experience

Both innovative and relentless, Nissan's seven-decade electric journey has spawned weird and wonderf..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Dec 17 2020

Why an electric company car is perfect for long journeys

With impressively practical range, refined comfort, helpful driving aids and a well-developed chargi..

What Car? Promotion, Sun Dec 13 2020

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

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