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?

Range test: How far can electric cars go in winter?

In cold weather, electric car ranges are significantly shorter than when it's warm. To find out what..

Will Nightingale, Thu Mar 07 2024

What is regenerative braking and how does it work?

Regenerative braking allows electric cars to make use of braking energy that would otherwise be wast..

George Hill, Fri Feb 23 2024

5 ways the Nissan Juke Hybrid amps-up hybrid driving

Dynamic performance, improved fuel efficiency* and safety enhancing features are just a few of the w..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Feb 06 2024

Dacia Spring electric car review – prices, specs and review

The new Dacia Spring is officially the UK's cheapest car. We’ve already had a preview of the new 202..

George Hill, Wed Feb 21 2024

Real MPG: most economical diesel cars - and the least

Diesel cars might not be fashionable, but if you do big miles and want small fuel bills they still m..

Stuart Milne, Wed Apr 24 2019

Tesla Model 2: £25k electric hatch coming in 2025

New cheap Tesla hatchback will have a long range and a minimalist interior

Darren Moss, Sat Feb 17 2024

2024 Citroën e-C3 electric car previewed

New Citroën e-C3 brings rugged looks, a 199-mile official range and an affordable price tag to the s..

George Hill, Sat Feb 17 2024

Can I charge an electric car for free?

If you’re prepared to track them down, there are still chargers that will let you top up your electr..

Stuart Milne, Wed Feb 14 2024

5 things our readers love about the Nissan X-Trail e-POWER

Rugged, cosseting and electrified – this is what our readers think of the Nissan’s biggest family SU..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Feb 06 2024

5 things our readers love about the Nissan Qashqai e-POWER

Spacious; smooth; stylish – just a few of the things our readers adore about this electrified SUV

What Car? Promotion, Tue Jan 09 2024

2024 Polestar 4 revealed

New Polestar 4 electric SUV-Coupé offers a long range and rapid performance

Darren Moss, Wed Jan 31 2024

Nissan e-POWER: our readers give their first impressions

Nissan’s innovative e-POWER technology could be your perfect stepping stone to all-electric driving..

What Car? Promotion, Fri Jan 26 2024

How the Skoda Enyaq vRS adds more spark to electric driving

The Skoda Enyaq vRS has been updated to offer even more performance, even more range and even faster..

What Car? Promotion, Fri Jan 26 2024

Used test: BMW i4 vs Porsche Taycan

The BMW i4 and the Porsche Taycan are both stunningly quick electric cars. And you can now buy eithe..

Oliver Young, Sat Jan 27 2024

7 ways the Skoda Enyaq’s smart tech makes electric driving easy

We explain how the Skoda Enyaq’s connected tech makes all-electric journeys easy and effortless

What Car? Promotion, Fri Jan 26 2024

Skoda Enyaq: why it makes a great company car

We explain how the fully electric Skoda Enyaq is perfect for user-choosers, salary sacrifice drivers..

What Car? Promotion, Fri Jan 26 2024

ZEV mandate: 22% of new cars must be electric this year

New legislation has just come into force requiring all UK car manufacturers to meet targets for new..

George Hill, Thu Jan 04 2024

WATCH: New Tesla Model 3 vs new Volkswagen ID 7 vs new BYD Seal

Tesla has refreshed its Model 3 saloon in an effort to keep it on top of the executive car class, bu..

Doug Revolta, Sun Dec 17 2023

Skoda Enyaq: 5 reasons why it’s a 5-star electric SUV

We pick and name all the reasons why Skoda's fully electric stylish spacious SUV and sleek sporty Co..

What Car? Promotion, Fri Dec 01 2023

Hyundai Kona reader test team

Electric version of Hyundai’s small SUV gets a longer range and an upgraded interior in its latest i..

Claire Evans, Tue Dec 05 2023

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Electric cars

Range test: How far can electric cars go in winter?

What is regenerative braking and how does it work?

5 ways the Nissan Juke Hybrid amps-up hybrid driving

Dacia Spring electric car review – prices, specs and review

Real MPG: most economical diesel cars - and the least

Tesla Model 2: £25k electric hatch coming in 2025

2024 Citroën e-C3 electric car previewed

Can I charge an electric car for free?

5 things our readers love about the Nissan X-Trail e-POWER

5 things our readers love about the Nissan Qashqai e-POWER

2024 Polestar 4 revealed

Nissan e-POWER: our readers give their first impressions

How the Skoda Enyaq vRS adds more spark to electric driving

Used test: BMW i4 vs Porsche Taycan

7 ways the Skoda Enyaq’s smart tech makes electric driving easy

Skoda Enyaq: why it makes a great company car

ZEV mandate: 22% of new cars must be electric this year

WATCH: New Tesla Model 3 vs new Volkswagen ID 7 vs new BYD Seal

Skoda Enyaq: 5 reasons why it’s a 5-star electric SUV

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