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?

Is an electric car right for me?

With the UK government mandating that all new cars must be electrified from 2030, many drivers are w..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Jan 21 2021

What's the cheapest way to top up your car's batteries?

It is still possible to charge up your electric car without burning a hole in your wallet. Here's ho..

Claire Evans, Fri Feb 14 2020

5 reasons why it makes sense to go electric today

With great range, easy public charging, and cost-effective home charging on all-electric cars like t..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Jan 13 2021

Honda E long-term test

There's a lot to like about the Honda E, but can you live with the short range in the real world? We..

Mark Tisshaw, Wed Aug 19 2020

Electric cars get green numberplates

Going green has taken on a new meaning with the introduction of special green numberplates for elect..

Darren Moss, Tue Oct 22 2019

Your electric fleet and company car questions answered

With the 2030 move to all-electric and hybrid cars in mind, we asked Nissan UK’s experts to respond..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Dec 17 2020

Nissan: 70 years of electric experience

Both innovative and relentless, Nissan's seven-decade electric journey has spawned weird and wonderf..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Dec 17 2020

Why an electric company car is perfect for long journeys

With impressively practical range, refined comfort, helpful driving aids and a well-developed chargi..

What Car? Promotion, Sun Dec 13 2020

Why an electric company car is perfect for city driving

With low running costs, exemption from congestion and ULEZ charges, and tech that makes urban drivin..

What Car? Promotion, Mon Dec 07 2020

UK’s first electric car charging forecourt opens

First of 100 planned electric car-only service areas has opened in Essex, offering 36 electric car c..

Claire Evans, Mon Sep 14 2020

NissanConnect: helping company car drivers work smarter

Whether guiding you seamlessly from sofa to sales meeting, or making every trip more efficient, Niss..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Nov 26 2020

20% VAT cut on electric vehicles proposed to increase uptake

Industry body the SMMT wants 20% VAT cut as concerns grow that majority of car-buying public aren't..

Jim Holder, Wed Nov 25 2020

Which pure electric vehicles can tow and take a roof rack?

A reader wants an electric car, but wonders if there are any that she can use to can tow a bike trai..

Claire Evans, Tue Nov 24 2020

Will electric vehicles suffer serious loss of range in the winter?

The ban on new petrol and diesel cars gives a reader cause for concern about electric vehicle range..

Claire Evans, Mon Nov 23 2020

Why an electric car makes great sense for families

With loads of passenger and luggage space, impressive battery range and fast versatile recharging, m..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Nov 19 2020

The Nissan LEAF: evolution of the species

The range and capabilities of Nissan’s all-electric family hatchback have taken a huge leap forward..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Nov 19 2020

The biggest electric car discounts right now

Despite their popularity, discounts of close to 10% are available on some electric cars. Here we run..

Jim Holder, Sun Nov 15 2020

Nissan LEAF drivers: we want to share your EV expertise

We’re looking for Nissan LEAF owners to share their experience of owning an electric car – as well a..

What Car? Promotion, Mon Nov 09 2020

Mercedes EQC long-term test: report 3

The Mercedes EQC is the brand's first mainstream all-electric car. Can it eclipse the rival Audi E-t..

Jim Holder, Thu Nov 26 2020

New Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3

The all-new, fully electric Polestar 2 is the first direct rival for the hitherto unbeatable Tesla M..

What Car? team, Thu Oct 29 2020

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