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 Nissan Leaf vs used BMW i3: which is best?

Should you join the electric revolution with a new Nissan Leaf, or do you play it safe with a used r..

Max Adams, Fri Sep 21 2018

What Car? Personal Shopper: best electric car for less than £26,000

Want a new car but don't know where to start? Just send us your criteria and we'll give you our reco..

What Car? team, Thu Aug 09 2018

New Volkswagen Beetle to go all-electric

New zero-emissions Beetle would be based on same underpinnings as VW's upcoming ID electric hatchbac..

Darren Moss, Mon Jul 02 2018

Would you buy an electric car? - Reader Test Team

Has the technology, ease of use and infrastructure for electric vehicles advanced far enough for our..

What Car? team, Mon Oct 10 2016

How BMW and improved charging make electric easy

BMW i4 owners Jim and Jennifer tell us how an improved charging infrastructure has helped them enjoy..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Sep 03 2024

How an electric BMW fits with busy family life

Find out how BMW iX3 driver Graeme was inspired by his children to embrace smart electric tech and l..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Sep 03 2024

What is vehicle-to-grid charging? A company car and fleet guide

Nissan’s vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology can help you cut your driving and energy costs – whether y..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Apr 22 2021

How to be a better electric driver

Switching to an electric car like the Nissan LEAF is easier than ever, but there are still a few tip..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Apr 21 2021

Top electric car tips for long journeys and motorways

Looking to buy an electric car, and want to know more about doing long trips? Here’s some in-depth a..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Mar 09 2021

Top electric car tips: on-the-go charging

Looking to go electric, and want to know more about on-the-go charging? Here’s the best advice from..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Mar 09 2021

Top electric car tips for home charging

Looking to buy an electric car, and want to know more about home charging? Here’s some simple advice..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Mar 09 2021

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Electric cars

New Nissan Leaf vs used BMW i3: which is best?

What Car? Personal Shopper: best electric car for less than £26,000

New Volkswagen Beetle to go all-electric

Would you buy an electric car? - Reader Test Team

How BMW and improved charging make electric easy

How an electric BMW fits with busy family life

What is vehicle-to-grid charging? A company car and fleet guide

How to be a better electric driver

Top electric car tips for long journeys and motorways

Top electric car tips: on-the-go charging

Top electric car tips for home charging

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