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?

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

Every eligible car for the electric car grant

The new Electric Car Grant could cut up to £3750 off the price of a new EV. While precise eligibilit..

Jack Mortimer, Wed Jul 16 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

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

Electric cars

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

Every eligible car for the electric car grant

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

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

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

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

Used Car of the Year Awards: Electric SUVs

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

Complete the What Car? public EV charger survey

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

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