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?

Skoda Enyaq: why it makes a great company car

We explain how the fully electric Skoda Enyaq is perfect for user-choosers, salary sacrifice drivers..

What Car? Promotion, Fri Jan 26 2024

ZEV mandate: 22% of new cars must be electric this year

New legislation has just come into force requiring all UK car manufacturers to meet targets for new..

George Hill, Thu Jan 04 2024

WATCH: New Tesla Model 3 vs new Volkswagen ID 7 vs new BYD Seal

Tesla has refreshed its Model 3 saloon in an effort to keep it on top of the executive car class, bu..

Doug Revolta, Sun Dec 17 2023

Skoda Enyaq: 5 reasons why it’s a 5-star electric SUV

We pick and name all the reasons why Skoda's fully electric stylish spacious SUV and sleek sporty Co..

What Car? Promotion, Fri Dec 01 2023

Hyundai Kona reader test team

Electric version of Hyundai’s small SUV gets a longer range and an upgraded interior in its latest i..

Claire Evans, Tue Dec 05 2023

Skoda Enyaq: 7 ways it busts 7 big EV myths

From range and charging to costs and practicality, Skoda’s fully electric SUV answers common concern..

What Car? Promotion, Mon Dec 04 2023

BMW i5 reader test team

Does the electric version of BMW’s latest 5 Series executive saloon impress as much as the larger i7..

Claire Evans, Sat Nov 25 2023

How much have EVs improved?: New MG 4 vs used BMW i3 and Renault Zoe

We pit a new MG 4 against two older machines to see how much better (or not) electric cars have beco..

Will Nightingale, Sun Nov 19 2023

Why the Skoda Enyaq is a family-friendly 5-star electric SUV

There are lots of ways in which Skoda’s all-electric SUV and Coupe are the perfect fit for families..

What Car? Promotion, Fri Dec 01 2023

Volvo EX30 reader test team

As the Swedish brand enters uncharted territory with its smallest electric SUV to date, we ask the m..

Alasdair Rodden, Mon Nov 13 2023

New Tesla Model Y RWD and Skoda Enyaq Coupé vs Hyundai Ioniq 5

It was already a huge seller, and with the introduction of this new RWD version, the Tesla Model Y i..

Will Nightingale, Sun Nov 05 2023

New Mercedes EQE vs Porsche Taycan

As the electric equivalent of an E-Class, the new Mercedes EQE has the potential to shake up the exe..

Neil Winn, Sat Oct 28 2023

Nissan ARIYA: how it’s offering better value and more choice

Enhanced pricing and two new value-adding trim levels are making Nissan’s all-electric SUV more allu..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Oct 26 2023

New MG 4 Extended Range vs Tesla Model 3

The new MG 4 Extended Range costs thousands less than the cheapest Tesla Model 3, yet has a longer o..

Will Nightingale, Sat Oct 14 2023

Nearly two-thirds of drivers support delay of 2030 petrol and diesel car ban

What Car? survey of in-market car buyers also shows that 43% of those who agree with the delay cite..

Claire Evans, Tue Oct 03 2023

The 10 fastest-depreciating hybrid cars

High fuel prices have made hybrid cars more appealing than ever, but there are still some models tha..

Darren Moss, Mon Oct 02 2023

How much does it cost to charge an electric car

We compare the cost of charging up an electric vehicle at many of the different public charging poin..

Claire Evans, Mon Sep 25 2023

The 10 slowest-depreciating hybrid cars

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars can help you to slash your running costs and are kinder to the planet..

Darren Moss, Fri Sep 22 2023

UK petrol and diesel car ban delayed to 2035

The proposed ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars has been delayed until 2035 – here's what..

Darren Moss, Wed Sep 20 2023

2023 What Car? Electric Car Awards

Looking to buy an electrified car? Well, there’s now a wide variety to suit all needs and budgets. H..

Steve Huntingford, Mon Sep 18 2023

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