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?

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

Nissan LEAF: 8 great reasons to go electric

From relaxation to cost saving, these are the most compelling reasons to make the switch from petrol..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Jul 28 2021

Used electric cars: Honda E vs Peugeot e-208

You can save up to £9000 by buying either of these two small electric cars nearly new rather than ne..

What Car? team, Tue Jul 13 2021

Onto to be headline sponsor of What Car? Electric Car Awards 2021

Event will take place on 28 July and name the UK’s best fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars

What Car? team, Fri Jul 09 2021

New Ford Mustang Mach-E vs new Volkswagen ID 4

One’s a large electric SUV with a £40k price tag and a long range... and so’s the other one. But whi..

What Car? team, Tue Jun 15 2021

Electric car charging cable theft could be the next car crime wave

An increase in thefts of charging cables for electric and plug-in hybrid cars is the number one conc..

Claire Evans, Thu Jun 10 2021

New BMW iX3 vs Jaguar I-Pace

The new BMW iX3 electric SUV treads a less radical path than its proven Jaguar I-Pace rival, but is..

What Car? team, Tue Jun 01 2021

New Fiat 500 vs Peugeot e-208

The Fiat 500 city car has entered an exciting new era by going fully electric. But how does it stack..

What Car? team, Tue May 18 2021

Gallery: Four staggeringly versatile Nissan LEAF concepts

From a disaster relief vehicle to a 322bhp race car: these 100% electric Nissan LEAF-based concepts..

What Car? Promotion, Thu May 06 2021

2021 Mercedes EQS electric car revealed: price, specs and release date

New Mercedes EQS electric car will offer more than 450 miles of range, and has the most high-tech in..

Darren Moss, Fri Mar 26 2021

WATCH: 2021 Jaguar I-Pace review – best electric SUV?

Do a host of new updates make the Jaguar I-Pace better than ever? Watch to find out what's new, and..

What Car? team, Fri Mar 26 2021

Top electric tips for urban driving

Looking to buy an electric car, and want to know more about driving around town? Here’s the best adv..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Mar 09 2021

10 amazing facts about the Nissan LEAF

The revolutionary Nissan LEAF is one of the best-selling electric cars in history, but it still has..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Mar 10 2021

Nissan's 10th birthday present for you

As the all-electric LEAF turns 10, Nissan has decided to mark the special occasion with an impressiv..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Mar 10 2021

New Peugeot e-2008 and DS 3 Crossback E-Tense vs Kia e-Niro

Not one but two new small electric SUVs from Peugeot and DS have come along to challenge our favouri..

What Car? team, Wed Feb 17 2021

The true cost of owning an electric car

Electric cars are often pricier to buy than traditional alternatives, but they’re cheaper to run, ri..

Claire Evans, Wed Feb 12 2020

The Nissan e-NV200: electrify your business for 2030

With an urban-friendly range and plenty of versatile loading space, the Nissan e-NV200 if the perfec..

What Car? Promotion, Fri Feb 12 2021

New super-fast electric car batteries will charge up in five minutes

Breakthroughs could lead to the first mass-produced batteries that are able to replenish an electric..

Claire Evans, Fri Jan 22 2021

Tesla Model S and Model X get radical new interior, plus faster Plaid variants

Changes to Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X include all-new dashboard, upgraded tech, and high-perfor..

Steve Huntingford, Thu Jan 28 2021

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