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?

New Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Tesla Model 3 vs Volkswagen ID 4

With the radical Ioniq 5, Hyundai is looking to carve its first slice of the large electric car mark..

What Car? team, Wed Nov 24 2021

Petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric – which is the cheapest to own?

We compare hybrid and electric models with petrol and diesel ones to find out which fuel type makes..

Claire Evans, Thu Oct 25 2018

New homes to have electric vehicle chargers by law from 2022

Government's new push to get more people driving electric cars will see an extra 145,000 charging po..

George Hill, Mon Nov 22 2021

Made in Britain: how Nissan’s electric cars are home-grown in the UK

Nissan has been making cars in Sunderland for over three decades, and it shows no signs of slowing...

What Car? Promotion, Tue Nov 02 2021

Electric cars: hurdles on the road to electrification

The transition to electric vehicles will have significant implications for the driving test and car..

Claire Evans, Thu Nov 11 2021

2022 Volkswagen ID 4 GTX review: price, specs and release date

Range-topping Volkswagen ID 4 GTX gets more power, four-wheel drive and plenty of standard luxuries..

Lawrence Cheung, Wed Oct 27 2021

Top 10: longest electric car ranges

Electric cars are selling more now than ever before, but many find themselves too concerned by range..

Charlie Martin, Tue Oct 26 2021

Electric vehicle home charging scheme changes in 2022: What do I need to know?

The eligibility rules for grants to help pay for electric car home charger installation are changing..

Charlie Martin, Wed Oct 13 2021

Electric car maintenance: top 5 tips for owners

Electric cars may be very different to traditional petrol and diesel models, but there’s still plent..

Claire Evans, Mon Oct 11 2021

Every upcoming Tesla previewed

The Model Y, which we've reviewed today, is just one of six new or heavily updated models that Tesla..

Steve Huntingford, Tue May 25 2021

New Lexus UX 300e vs new Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

Both of these family SUVs promise to combine zero emissions with luxury. But which should you choose..

What Car? team, Fri Sep 24 2021

Introducing EV36Zero: the carbon neutral future of electric car production

Nissan's new flagship facility in Sunderland is rethinking electric car production

What Car? Promotion, Wed Sep 22 2021

Nissan ARIYA: first impressions from Fully Charged Outside

With Nissan’s all-new all-electric coupe crossover on show in the UK for the very first time, we ask..

What Car? Promotion, Mon Sep 13 2021

Nissan ARIYA: star of the show at Fully Charged Outside

We went behind the scenes with Nissan at the three-day EV-focused event to find out more about the b..

What Car? Promotion, Mon Sep 13 2021

New Audi E-tron GT vs Porsche Taycan

With hugely powerful electric motors, the Audi E-tron GT and Porsche Taycan are two of the most thri..

What Car? team, Wed Aug 25 2021

Electric cars: can you use public chargers without a smartphone?

If you own an electric car but not a smartphone, and don’t want to buy one to access public charging..

Claire Evans, Thu Aug 19 2021

Why Sebastien Buemi loves his Nissan LEAF

The Formula E racer is an electric driving convert, thanks to the impressive performance, advanced t..

What Car? Promotion, Mon Aug 23 2021

New Skoda Enyaq iV vs Kia e-Niro

Kia's e-Niro was the first electric SUV to offer a long range and serious practicality for sensible..

What Car? team, Tue Aug 24 2021

2022 Mercedes EQS review: prices, specs and release date

The Mercedes EQS is a new fully electric luxury saloon of S-Class proportions, and we've driven a la..

Jim Holder, Mon Aug 16 2021

New Vauxhall Mokka-e and Hyundai Kona Electric vs Volkswagen ID 3

Can Vauxhall’s striking new Mokka-e SUV beat the freshly facelifted Kona and class-leading ID 3 in t..

What Car? team, Tue Aug 17 2021

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