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?

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

Mercedes GLB: next-gen seven-seat SUV arrives with 392-mile range

Hybrid options will soon be available too, equipped with an MHEV four-cylinder and 48-volt technolog..

Shafiq Abidin, Thu Dec 04 2025

2026 Cupra Raval review: sporty small hatchback put through its paces

Cupra’s most important car yet is a sub-£30k, Renault-5-rivalling small electric hatchback, and we’v..

Oliver Young, Tue Nov 25 2025

Best small electric SUVs 2026 – the practical EVs to keep your family moving

There are plenty of small electric SUVs to choose from, but the gap between the best and worst model..

Darren Moss, Fri Feb 07 2025

Best family electric SUVs 2026 – the top EVs for you and your family rated

There have never been more family-sized electric SUVs to choose from, but which ones are worth your..

Darren Moss, Thu Aug 21 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

The new ninth-gen Toyota Hilux is coming in 2026, and will include an EV offering

A hydrogen fuel cell Hilux will complete the pickup range in 2028

Shafiq Abidin, Mon Nov 10 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

What is vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging, and how does it work?

V2L is a growing trend among manufacturers, and could prove a useful feature for some electric car o..

Shafiq Abidin, Fri Nov 07 2025

Used Car of the Year Awards: Electric SUVs

With living costs on the rise, getting a good deal on your next car is more important than ever. Tha..

George Hill, Wed Oct 23 2024

What is vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging and can it save me money?

V2G could help you save money and make the most of your EV’s capabilities; but is it worth the inves..

Shafiq Abidin, Wed Oct 15 2025

Complete the What Car? public EV charger survey

If you own an electric car and use the public EV charging network, we'd love to hear from you. Compl..

Claire Evans, Thu Oct 31 2024

Video: New Dacia Hipster revealed: could this be the future of the electric car?

Radical Dacia Hipster concept shows how the value-focused brand could soon slash the cost of electri..

Steve Huntingford, Mon Oct 06 2025

Ford Capri long-term test

The iconic Ford Capri has been reborn as a sleek electric SUV, but what’s it like to live with? Our..

Mark Pearson, Sun May 25 2025

Best used electric SUVs for less than £20,000 – bargain EVs reviewed and rated

If you buy used, you don’t need to spend a fortune to put an electric SUV on your driveway. We’ve ma..

George Hill, Wed Sep 24 2025

WATCH: BYD Sealion 7 vs MG IM6 vs Tesla Model Y

Can the new MG IM6 beat the Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7? We venture out on a 500-mile road trip..

Doug Revolta, Sat Sep 20 2025

What Car? Electric Car Home Charger Survey

If you own an electric car and have a home charger, we'd love to hear from you. Complete our survey..

Claire Evans, Thu Jun 20 2024

New Renault 4 vs new Ford Puma Gen-E

The new Renault 4 is one of the most affordable small electric SUVs you can buy. Let’s see if it pro..

Dan Jones, Sun Sep 14 2025

New Hyundai Concept Three revealed – show car previews next year’s Hyundai Ioniq 3

Inside and out, the design of the Concept Three will influence the next generation of Hyundais, star..

Steve Huntingford, Tue Sep 09 2025

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