HomeElectric carsElectric carsElectric 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?LatestAll latest articlesNew car comparison testsUsed car comparison testsApproved used car schemesFirst drivesLong term reviewsReader Test TeamReal MPGIndustry newsBest ofAll Best of articlesTop 10sCar comparisonsBest dealsBest city carsBest small carsBest small SUVsBest family carsBest large SUVsBest luxury SUVsBest estatesBest MPVsBest electric carsBest hybrid carsBest convertiblesBest coupesBest hot hatchesBest luxury carsBest sports carsAdviceAll What Car? adviceBuying a new carSelling your carOwning and running your carCar finance advice and guidesRejecting a faulty carBuying a used carReliabilityVan news and adviceNew driversDoes 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 2019Best hybrid & electric cars for towingSo, 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 2019Best plug-in hybrid cars for towingSo, 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 2019Dyson electric car plans revealedNew details on household appliance manufacturer Dyson's first car, which will go on sale in 2021 and..Steve Huntingford, Tue Sep 26 2017Electric car charging guideEverything you wanted to know about electric car charging, but were afraid to askClaire Evans, Fri Oct 12 2018EV 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 2018Electric car battery guideEverything you wanted to know about electric car batteries but were afraid to askClaire Evans, Fri Oct 12 2018Types of electric car plugFrom Type 1 to CCS, we take a look at the different electric car plugs and how common they areClaire Evans, Fri Oct 12 2018History of the electric carWe take a look at the surprisingly long history of the electric car and the key innovations that we'..Darren Moss, Mon Oct 15 2018How 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 2018Car buyers dumping diesels for hybrid and electric modelsSurvey suggests the emissions scandal and subsequent talk of punitive taxes on diesel cars has cause..Steve Huntingford, Tue Jun 27 2017Used Tesla Model S long-term testWith used Teslas starting to become more affordable, what’s it like to actually own one? We've bagge..Claire Evans, Thu Sep 20 2018New Kia e-Niro vs Hyundai Kona ElectricTwo 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 20192018: A year to remember for the Nissan LEAFThe latest version of the 100% electric Nissan LEAF has experienced a stellar first 12 months, with..What Car? Promotion, Wed Jan 23 20192022 Porsche electric SUV – what we know so farAfter the upcoming Taycan, Porsche's electric car plan will move to the SUV market, and an all-new m..Darren Moss, Wed Jan 02 2019Nissan 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 2018New Hyundai Kona Electric vs Nissan LeafThe 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 2018Conquer the cold with the new Nissan LEAFAs winter rolls in, Nissan’s 100% electric hatchback has the perfect solutions for beating morning c..What Car? Promotion, Thu Nov 22 2018New Jaguar I-Pace vs Tesla Model SThe 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 2018Promoted: Take control, with the new Nissan LEAFThe NissanConnect EV app lets you interact remotely with the 100% electric new Nissan LEAF, helping..What Car? Promotion, Thu Nov 01 20181...151617page16of 17