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 electric car knowledge needs a boost

New survey echoes What Car? findings that cost is the main barrier to going electric and that consum..

Claire Evans, Fri Feb 07 2020

Every electric car on sale today

Whether you want a city car or an SUV, finding a new car that's also electric has never been easier..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2020

Promoted | Honda e: designed to use every day

Who says electric cars are impractical? Not Honda. With a 136-mile range, fast charging, and a spaci..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Oct 31 2019

Are electric cars more expensive to insure?

Insurance experts say electric cars can attract higher premiums – but they are coming down

Jim Holder, Fri Oct 12 2018

How long do electric car batteries last for?

Keeping your electric car's battery in top condition could prolong its life; here's everything you n..

Darren Moss, Tue Oct 23 2018

What is a hydrogen fuel cell car?

Hydrogen fuel cell cars are hailed by some as the future of motoring. We've taken a closer look at h..

Jim Holder, Fri Oct 12 2018

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

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Electric cars

Why electric car knowledge needs a boost

Every electric car on sale today

Promoted | Honda e: designed to use every day

Are electric cars more expensive to insure?

How long do electric car batteries last for?

What is a hydrogen fuel cell car?

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?

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