HomeElectric carsElectric carsElectric 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?LatestAll latest articlesNew car comparison testsUsed car comparison testsApproved used car schemesFirst drivesLong term reviewsReader Test TeamReal MPGIndustry newsBest ofAll Best of articlesTop 10sCar comparisonsBest dealsBest city carsBest small carsBest small SUVsBest family carsBest large SUVsBest luxury SUVsBest estatesBest MPVsBest electric carsBest hybrid carsBest convertiblesBest coupesBest hot hatchesBest luxury carsBest sports carsAdviceAll What Car? adviceBuying a new carSelling your carOwning and running your carCar finance advice and guidesRejecting a faulty carBuying a used carReliabilityVan news and adviceNew driversReal MPG: the cars that beat official fuel economy figuresOfficial fuel economy figures are closer to reality than ever according to What Car?'s unique Real M..Alasdair Rodden, Wed Apr 10 2019Best electric SUVs 2024 – best and worst reviewed and ratedThanks to big advancements in battery and charging technology, the best electric SUVs are now as usa..Darren Moss, Fri Mar 15 2024Inaccuracy of official EV range figures exposedWhat Car? winter range test highlights the gulf between official electric car figures and the distan..Steve Huntingford, Tue Mar 12 2024Dacia Spring confirmed as UK’s cheapest electric carNew Dacia Spring electric hatchback costs half the price of other affordable electric carsStuart Milne, Tue Mar 12 2024Best electric cars 2024 – the EVs to buy and those to avoidSales of electric cars are booming, and no wonder: the best are quiet, cheap to run and smooth to dr..Alasdair Rodden, Sun Mar 10 2024Jeep Avenger long-term testThe Avenger is Jeep's first electric SUV, but can it tempt a new wave of buyers to consider the icon..Mark Pearson, Sat Mar 09 2024Range test: How far can electric cars go in winter?In cold weather, electric car ranges are significantly shorter than when it's warm. To find out what..Will Nightingale, Thu Mar 07 2024What is a mild hybrid car and should you buy one?Many cars have mild-hybrid engines but how does the tech work and how are they different to hybrids..Claire Evans, Mon Mar 04 2024Lexus RZ long-term reviewHow does Lexus's four-wheel-drive electric SUV cut it as a commuter car and a countryside companion..Chris Haining, Mon Mar 04 2024What is regenerative braking and how does it work?Regenerative braking allows electric cars to make use of braking energy that would otherwise be wast..George Hill, Fri Feb 23 20245 ways the Nissan Juke Hybrid amps-up hybrid drivingDynamic performance, improved fuel efficiency* and safety enhancing features are just a few of the w..What Car? Promotion, Tue Feb 06 2024Dacia Spring electric car review – plus 2024 updates revealedThe new Dacia Spring could be the UK’s most affordable electric car when it arrives later this year..George Hill, Wed Feb 21 2024Real MPG: most economical diesel cars - and the leastDiesel cars might not be fashionable, but if you do big miles and want small fuel bills they still m..Stuart Milne, Wed Apr 24 2019Tesla Model 2: £25k electric hatch coming in 2025New cheap Tesla hatchback will have a long range and a minimalist interiorDarren Moss, Sat Feb 17 20242024 Citroën e-C3 electric car previewedNew Citroën e-C3 brings rugged looks, a 199-mile official range and an affordable price tag to the s..George Hill, Sat Feb 17 2024Real MPG: most economical hybrid carsPetrol prices remain extortionately high, but our independent fuel economy tests reveal the most eff..Alasdair Rodden, Wed Feb 14 2024Can I charge an electric car for free?If you’re prepared to track them down, there are still chargers that will let you top up your electr..Stuart Milne, Wed Feb 14 2024All the electric cars coming soonElectric cars are rapidly gaining popularity, and your choice is broadening all the time. Here are t..Chris Haining, Sun Feb 11 2024Real MPG: most economical small SUVsWhat Car?'s Real MPG tests reveal the real fuel economy figures you can expect from a car. Here we r..Stuart Milne, Fri Feb 09 20245 things our readers love about the Nissan X-Trail e-POWERRugged, cosseting and electrified – this is what our readers think of the Nissan’s biggest family SU..What Car? Promotion, Tue Feb 06 2024123...15page1of 15