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?

2020 Fiat 500e electric city car: everything we know so far

All-new electric Fiat 500 will benefit from technical and styling updates and have a range of around..

Claire Evans, Tue Oct 29 2019

Why can’t I get better range from my electric car?

Jaguar I-Pace owner asks why he can't get close to the official or real-world range for his car

Claire Evans, Wed Oct 30 2019

Jaguar I-Pace vs Tesla Model 3 video review

The Tesla Model 3 is one of the most hotly anticipated cars for a generation. The Jaguar I-Pace is o..

What Car? team, Fri Oct 11 2019

2020 Nissan Leaf e+ Tekna 62kWh video

This new, range-topping Nissan Leaf e+ Tekna gets a bigger battery, longer range and better performa..

What Car? team, Fri Oct 11 2019

Nissan Leaf vs Renault Zoe vs VW e-Golf video review

What's the best electric car you can buy? The latest Nissan Leaf promises plenty, but is it better t..

What Car? team, Fri Oct 11 2019

Audi e-tron video

In the three years it’s taken to develop the Audi E-tron from concept to production, we’ve seen the..

What Car? team, Fri Oct 11 2019

Toyota RAV4 video review

Watch our video review of the Toyota RAV4 to find out if this frugal SUV is the best hybrid on sale..

What Car? team, Fri Oct 11 2019

Jaguar I-Pace video

Being both an electric car and an SUV, the Jaguar I-Pace is bang on trend. So, how does it compare t..

What Car? team, Mon Oct 14 2019

Audi E-tron long-term test

We're among the first to find out how Audi's new electric luxury SUV performs in daily use. Is it a..

Allan Muir, Fri May 31 2019

New Tesla Model 3 vs Jaguar I-Pace

After three years of hype, Tesla’s cheapest electric car, the Model 3, has finally arrived in the UK..

What Car? team, Tue Sep 10 2019

New Audi E-tron vs Jaguar I-Pace

Competition in the electric car market is hotting up with the arrival of Audi’s E-tron luxury SUV. L..

What Car? team, Thu Aug 29 2019

Nissan Leaf vs Renault Zoe vs Volkswagen e-Golf

The Kia e-Niro, Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model 3 all earned our maximum five-star rating, but what's..

What Car? team, Sat Feb 03 2018

Why do electric cars have longer braking distances?

A reader is thinking of buying an electric car and wonders why they seem to have lengthy stopping di..

Claire Evans, Mon Jul 22 2019

Which hybrid and electric cars can tow?

Reader discovered too late that his new hybrid car isn't able to have a tow bar fitted. He asks whic..

Claire Evans, Mon Jul 01 2019

Does UK need to improve charging network to grow electric car sales?

Jaguar boss says a universal payment system and better coverage would grow electric car sales, but s..

Jim Holder, Fri Jun 21 2019

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

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Electric cars

2020 Fiat 500e electric city car: everything we know so far

Why can’t I get better range from my electric car?

Jaguar I-Pace vs Tesla Model 3 video review

2020 Nissan Leaf e+ Tekna 62kWh video

Nissan Leaf vs Renault Zoe vs VW e-Golf video review

Audi e-tron video

Toyota RAV4 video review

Jaguar I-Pace video

Audi E-tron long-term test

New Tesla Model 3 vs Jaguar I-Pace

New Audi E-tron vs Jaguar I-Pace

Nissan Leaf vs Renault Zoe vs Volkswagen e-Golf

Why do electric cars have longer braking distances?

Which hybrid and electric cars can tow?

Does UK need to improve charging network to grow electric car sales?

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Best plug-in hybrid cars for towing

Dyson electric car plans revealed

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