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?

Mercedes GLC EV gets new looks and 435-mile range

Mercedes’ best-selling SUV has been given a bold new image and an electric set-up with a range of mo..

Jack Mortimer, Thu Sep 04 2025

New Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: luxurious estate gets 473-mile range

Available with electric power for the first time, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has an impressive..

Jack Mortimer, Mon Jul 14 2025

New Nissan tech could half the cost of charging

Nissan owners will be able to power homes from their EVs, or sell power back to the grid

Stuart Milne, Thu Oct 10 2024

Polestar has just confirmed three new models by 2028, and here’s everything we know so far

Key releases include the next-generation Polestar 2 fastback, plus a spin-off to the Polestar 4 coup..

Shafiq Abidin, Wed Feb 18 2026

Vauxhall Grandland Electric long-term test: report 9

Our sub-editor needs a comfortable, practical car for a lengthy commute and active weekends. We're f..

Chris Haining, Tue Feb 03 2026

New fully-electric Jaguar GT will offer more than 1000bhp

The Jaguar GT will usher in a new era for the historic brand as it bids to reinvent itself as a high..

Steve Huntingford, Tue Dec 03 2024

Volvo EX60 Cross Country offers 502bhp and go-anywhere ability

With a raised suspension and lots of extra body protection, ‘soft’ off-roading should be a breeze in..

Shafiq Abidin, Fri Jan 16 2026

Kia rules out a possible ‘EV1’ electric supermini for the near future

It comes after Kia’s CEO previously hinted that the brand needs a small EV in its lineup

Shafiq Abidin, Tue Jan 13 2026

Skoda’s new flagship seven-seat EV is called the ‘Peaq’, and it’s arriving this summer

Spun off the Vision 7S SUV concept, expect a 370-mile range and wildly differing design from Skoda’s..

Shafiq Abidin, Tue Aug 30 2022

Watch out Skoda Enyaq vRS, the 302bhp Kia EV5 GT is here

The largest of Kia’s new trio of GT cars gets the most power, but hasn’t been given a Virtual Gear S..

Shafiq Abidin, Thu Jan 08 2026

Kia EV4 GT: 288bhp hot hatch gets synthetic engine sounds and all-wheel drive

It’ll match the Cupra Born VZ for acceleration, and gets a bunch of goodies to help it handle better..

Shafiq Abidin, Thu Jan 08 2026

The 288bhp Kia EV3 GT has landed, and it’s got a virtual gear shifter

Kia’s excellent hatchback has gained an extra motor and all-wheel drive to go up against the Skoda E..

Shafiq Abidin, Thu Jan 08 2026

The Leapmotor B03X is a £24k compact electric SUV arriving here this year

New electric SUV should offer a competitive range and an even more competitive price

Shafiq Abidin, Mon Nov 24 2025

All the electric cars coming soon

Electric cars are rapidly gaining popularity, and your choice is broadening all the time. Here are t..

Jack Mortimer, Sat Jun 15 2024

2026 Volkswagen ID Polo prototype review: all-new Polo goes electric

Volkswagen's important new electric car wears a Renault 5-rivalling price tag but can it compete in..

Dan Jones, Thu Dec 11 2025

Electric car charging networks rated: the best and worst public chargers

The fastest public chargers can make for quick top-ups of electric cars. But which networks deliver..

Claire Evans, Sat Nov 30 2024

Best electric SUVs 2026 – the top 10, plus the ones to avoid

Thanks to big advancements in battery and charging technology, the best electric SUVs are now as usa..

Steve Huntingford, Thu Jan 23 2025

Dacia Spring gets more power and an upgraded battery

Updates to the UK’s most affordable electric car also include tweaks to the underpinnings that are d..

Steve Huntingford, Mon Oct 06 2025

Best large electric cars 2026 – the large EVs to choose and avoid

The best electric cars are cheap to run and good to drive, and larger models offer plenty of space f..

Darren Moss, Tue Feb 11 2025

Here are five future battery technologies that you should be aware of

From revolutionary cell chemistries to wireless charging, these are the most promising developments..

Shafiq Abidin, Sat Nov 08 2025

Electric cars

Mercedes GLC EV gets new looks and 435-mile range

New Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: luxurious estate gets 473-mile range

New Nissan tech could half the cost of charging

Polestar has just confirmed three new models by 2028, and here’s everything we know so far

Vauxhall Grandland Electric long-term test: report 9

New fully-electric Jaguar GT will offer more than 1000bhp

Volvo EX60 Cross Country offers 502bhp and go-anywhere ability

Kia rules out a possible ‘EV1’ electric supermini for the near future

Skoda’s new flagship seven-seat EV is called the ‘Peaq’, and it’s arriving this summer

Watch out Skoda Enyaq vRS, the 302bhp Kia EV5 GT is here

Kia EV4 GT: 288bhp hot hatch gets synthetic engine sounds and all-wheel drive

The 288bhp Kia EV3 GT has landed, and it’s got a virtual gear shifter

The Leapmotor B03X is a £24k compact electric SUV arriving here this year

All the electric cars coming soon

2026 Volkswagen ID Polo prototype review: all-new Polo goes electric

Electric car charging networks rated: the best and worst public chargers

Best electric SUVs 2026 – the top 10, plus the ones to avoid

Dacia Spring gets more power and an upgraded battery

Best large electric cars 2026 – the large EVs to choose and avoid

Here are five future battery technologies that you should be aware of

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