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?

Jaguar I-Pace video

Being both an electric car and an SUV, the Jaguar I-Pace is bang on trend. So, how does it compare t..

What Car? team, Mon Oct 14 2019

Audi E-tron long-term test

We're among the first to find out how Audi's new electric luxury SUV performs in daily use. Is it a..

Allan Muir, Fri May 31 2019

New Tesla Model 3 vs Jaguar I-Pace

After three years of hype, Tesla’s cheapest electric car, the Model 3, has finally arrived in the UK..

What Car? team, Tue Sep 10 2019

New Audi E-tron vs Jaguar I-Pace

Competition in the electric car market is hotting up with the arrival of Audi’s E-tron luxury SUV. L..

What Car? team, Thu Aug 29 2019

Nissan Leaf vs Renault Zoe vs Volkswagen e-Golf

The Kia e-Niro, Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model 3 all earned our maximum five-star rating, but what's..

What Car? team, Sat Feb 03 2018

Why do electric cars have longer braking distances?

A reader is thinking of buying an electric car and wonders why they seem to have lengthy stopping di..

Claire Evans, Mon Jul 22 2019

Which hybrid and electric cars can tow?

Reader discovered too late that his new hybrid car isn't able to have a tow bar fitted. He asks whic..

Claire Evans, Mon Jul 01 2019

Does UK need to improve charging network to grow electric car sales?

Jaguar boss says a universal payment system and better coverage would grow electric car sales, but s..

Jim Holder, Fri Jun 21 2019

Best hybrid & electric cars for towing

So, you want to do the right thing and buy an electric or hybrid car, but you also need to tow a car..

Claire Evans, Wed Jun 19 2019

Best plug-in hybrid cars for towing

So, you want to do the right thing and buy an electric or hybrid car, but you also need to tow a car..

Claire Evans, Mon Jun 17 2019

Dyson electric car plans revealed

New details on household appliance manufacturer Dyson's first car, which will go on sale in 2021 and..

Steve Huntingford, Tue Sep 26 2017

Electric car charging guide

Everything you wanted to know about electric car charging, but were afraid to ask

Claire Evans, Fri Oct 12 2018

EV charging: what does it really cost?

Are electric vehicle owners who use public charging points being ripped off? We reveal how much it c..

Claire Evans, Wed Apr 18 2018

Electric car battery guide

Everything you wanted to know about electric car batteries but were afraid to ask

Claire Evans, Fri Oct 12 2018

Types of electric car plug

From Type 1 to CCS, we take a look at the different electric car plugs and how common they are

Claire Evans, Fri Oct 12 2018

History of the electric car

We take a look at the surprisingly long history of the electric car and the key innovations that we'..

Darren Moss, Mon Oct 15 2018

How do electric cars work?

From electric motors to batteries, we take you through the anatomy of an electric car, and explain h..

Darren Moss, Thu Oct 18 2018

Car buyers dumping diesels for hybrid and electric models

Survey suggests the emissions scandal and subsequent talk of punitive taxes on diesel cars has cause..

Steve Huntingford, Tue Jun 27 2017

Used Tesla Model S long-term test

With used Teslas starting to become more affordable, what’s it like to actually own one? We've bagge..

Claire Evans, Thu Sep 20 2018

New Kia e-Niro vs Hyundai Kona Electric

Two months ago, we named Hyundai’s Kona Electric as the best car of its kind. But has fellow Korean..

What Car? team, Sun Jan 20 2019

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Electric cars

Jaguar I-Pace video

Audi E-tron long-term test

New Tesla Model 3 vs Jaguar I-Pace

New Audi E-tron vs Jaguar I-Pace

Nissan Leaf vs Renault Zoe vs Volkswagen e-Golf

Why do electric cars have longer braking distances?

Which hybrid and electric cars can tow?

Does UK need to improve charging network to grow electric car sales?

Best hybrid & electric cars for towing

Best plug-in hybrid cars for towing

Dyson electric car plans revealed

Electric car charging guide

EV charging: what does it really cost?

Electric car battery guide

Types of electric car plug

History of the electric car

How do electric cars work?

Car buyers dumping diesels for hybrid and electric models

Used Tesla Model S long-term test

New Kia e-Niro vs Hyundai Kona Electric

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