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?

The fastest charging electric cars in the UK

These are the official maximum charging speeds in kW of all the electric cars available in the UK, r..

James Tute, Tue Oct 01 2024

What is an electric car heat pump and how does it work?

A battery heat pump could make a big difference to your electric car’s range and efficiency. Here we..

George Hill, Sat Sep 28 2024

How going electric helped me buy a BMW

Learn how smart home charging gave BMW iX3 driver James the opportunity to purchase a more premium c..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Sep 03 2024

New all-electric MINI Cooper: find your perfect spec

Here’s how to choose your perfect balance of style, tech, practicality, sporty driving character and..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Sep 04 2024

Businesses to share electric car charging facilities

New platform aims to cut charging costs for electric company cars by letting them charge at business..

Eleanor Cooper, Tue Sep 24 2024

Real MPG: most economical small SUVs

What Car?'s Real MPG tests reveal the real fuel economy figures you can expect from a car. Here we r..

Darren Moss, Tue Sep 24 2024

Range test: How far can electric cars really go?

We tested them in cold weather earlier this year, but now the heat is on to find out how close elect..

Will Nightingale, Sun Sep 22 2024

New all-electric MINI Cooper: its high-tech features explained

There’s a lot of tech to love in the new all-electric MINI Cooper. So, here’s a simple guide to how..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Sep 04 2024

Mini Cooper S vs Mini Cooper SE – is petrol or electric best?

In electric form, the latest Mini is a big improvement on its predecessor – but is it better than th..

Will Nightingale, Sun Sep 15 2024

How to pick your perfect all-electric MINI

With a fast-growing line-up of all-electric models to choose from, we’re here to help you find the p..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Sep 04 2024

New Audi A6 e-tron to cost from £70,000

The new Audi A6 e-tron electric car is available as a hatchback or estate and uses the same technolo..

Steve Huntingford, Mon Sep 09 2024

New Nissan Ariya Nismo can do 0-62mph in 5.0sec and costs from £56,620

The new Nismo version of Nissan's Ariya electric SUV gets power, suspension and brake upgrades, spor..

James Tute, Sun Sep 08 2024

Why the new all-electric MINI Cooper is our best Small Electric Car

Five big reasons why we’ve given MINI’s new model a four-star review and a key accolade in our 2024..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Sep 04 2024

Kia EV3 reader test team

The Kia EV3 is the brand's all-new small electric SUV. We've asked a panel of readers to check it ov..

Claire Evans, Thu Aug 29 2024

The 10 slowest-depreciating electric cars

Shopping for an electric car, but worried how much it will be worth when you come to sell it? Well..

Darren Moss, Sat Aug 17 2024

The 10 fastest-depreciating electric cars

Choosing an electric car can slash your running costs, but some models will still make you feel the..

Darren Moss, Sat Aug 10 2024

Why the CUPRA Born is a great all-round EV

With impressive style, tech, comfort and space, CUPRA’s all-electric hatch has plenty to like before..

What Car? Promotion, Sun Jun 09 2024

New Renault Scenic vs Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model Y

Having evolved from a sensible MPV into a trendy electric SUV, the Renault Scenic could be a hit all..

Will Nightingale, Sun Aug 04 2024

Top 10 used electric cars for less than £25,000

Electric cars don't come cheap, but you can get a great one for a bargain price if you buy used

Mark Pearson, Thu Aug 01 2024

How to drive an EV a long distance

When covering big miles in an electric car, is it actually quicker to make shorter, more frequent ch..

Neil Winn, Sun Jul 28 2024

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Electric cars

The fastest charging electric cars in the UK

What is an electric car heat pump and how does it work?

How going electric helped me buy a BMW

New all-electric MINI Cooper: find your perfect spec

Businesses to share electric car charging facilities

Real MPG: most economical small SUVs

Range test: How far can electric cars really go?

New all-electric MINI Cooper: its high-tech features explained

Mini Cooper S vs Mini Cooper SE – is petrol or electric best?

How to pick your perfect all-electric MINI

New Audi A6 e-tron to cost from £70,000

New Nissan Ariya Nismo can do 0-62mph in 5.0sec and costs from £56,620

Why the new all-electric MINI Cooper is our best Small Electric Car

Kia EV3 reader test team

The 10 slowest-depreciating electric cars

The 10 fastest-depreciating electric cars

Why the CUPRA Born is a great all-round EV

New Renault Scenic vs Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model Y

Top 10 used electric cars for less than £25,000

How to drive an EV a long distance

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