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?

Every electric car eligible for the Government's £1500 plug-in car grant

Cars costing more than £32,000 are no longer eligible for the Government's plug-in car grant, but th..

What Car? team, Thu May 05 2022

New Cupra Born vs Volkswagen ID.3

The new Cupra Born has a lot going for it, being closely related to the five-star Volkswagen ID 3. B..

What Car? team, Wed Apr 20 2022

New Kia EV6 vs New Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3

The class-leading Tesla Model 3 is being challenged like never before by promising new electric riva..

What Car? team, Mon Apr 04 2022

Government promises tenfold increase in electric car chargers by end of 2030

Plan to expand UK public charging network to 300,000 units also includes new minimum standards for u..

George Hill, Fri Mar 25 2022

True MPG: which cars beat their official figures?

What Car?'s True MPG tests show what fuel economy you can really expect from a car, with some models..

What Car? team, Fri Apr 22 2022

Meet Nissan's electrified family

We explore the all-electric Nissan LEAF and Nissan ARIYA, along with the hybrid Nissan Qashqai

What Car? Promotion, Mon Mar 21 2022

Which electric car gets closest to its official range in winter – and which is farthest away?

After testing the ranges of 10 of the latest electric cars in winter conditions, here we reveal how..

What Car? team, Tue Mar 15 2022

2024 Audi A6 Avant e-tron revealed: price, specs and release date

The Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept previews the brand's first fully electric estate, with a range of u..

George Hill, Wed Mar 16 2022

Drivers to benefit from greater electric car charging choice at service stations

Gridserve, the company which operates most electric car charging points along the UK's motorway netw..

Darren Moss, Mon Mar 07 2022

Audi E-tron Sportback long-term test

Can you live with a fully electric car if you can't charge at home? We've been finding out with the..

Steve Huntingford, Mon Jun 07 2021

Meet Nissan's Ambition 2030: The future of electric driving

Three striking all-electric concepts are just the tip of the iceberg

What Car? Promotion, Tue Feb 01 2022

New Audi Q4 e-tron vs new Mercedes EQA

As the battle to be your next electric SUV gets fiercer by the day, the Q4 e-tron and EQA join the c..

What Car? team, Mon Feb 07 2022

The best hybrid cars in each class

Whether you're looking for a family hatchback, an SUV or a performance car, there's a hybrid to suit..

Charlie Martin, Mon Feb 07 2022

WATCH: Best electric cars 2022

Sales of electric cars are booming – but which model is the one for you? Take a look at our top 10 r..

What Car? team, Fri Feb 04 2022

Nissan ARIYA: Making electric driving more fun

Long range, near-perfect balance, electrifying performance and all-wheel drive combine to make the N..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Jan 25 2022

How to spec a BMW i4

Our guide to the BMW i4 covers which options to choose, which to avoid, and how much to pay for it a..

Charlie Martin, Fri Jan 14 2022

Electric car grant - everything you need to know

The Government's plug-in car grant gives some electric car buyers an automatic discount of £1500. We..

Claire Evans, Thu Mar 18 2021

How to spec a Volkswagen ID 3

Our guide to the Volkswagen ID 3 small electric car covers which options to choose, which to avoid..

Charlie Martin, Mon Dec 13 2021

How Nissan makes going electric easy

Making the switch to electric may seem daunting, but Nissan's all-in finance deal makes it a breeze

What Car? Promotion, Tue Dec 07 2021

WATCH: New Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Tesla Model 3 review

Does the futuristic-looking new Hyundai Ioniq 5 set new standards in the electric car class, or is t..

What Car? team, Wed Dec 01 2021

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