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?

New Genesis GV60 vs Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron vs Tesla Model Y

Upmarket South Korean brand Genesis has bold ambitions to take on the likes of Audi and Tesla with i..

What Car? team, Thu Jan 05 2023

Real MPG: how we test cars

What Car?'s laboratory tests use real-world driving routes to show what fuel economy you can really..

Steve Huntingford, Sun Jan 01 2023

Across Europe in an electric car: 14 countries in 24 hours

Is it feasible to go on a good old-fashioned European driving holiday in an electric car? We find ou..

Neil Winn, Tue Aug 09 2022

Every Mercedes coming soon

Mercedes is planning to introduce nine new models over the next few years, from family saloons to lu..

Alasdair Rodden, Fri Dec 30 2022

The best electric cars in 2022

Sales of electric cars are booming, and no wonder: the best are quiet, cheap to run and smooth to dr..

What Car? team, Mon Dec 19 2022

Across Europe in an electric car: part 2

Is it feasible to go on a good old-fashioned European driving holiday in an electric car? We find ou..

Neil Winn, Tue Aug 09 2022

Across Europe in an electric car: conclusion and tips

Is it feasible to go on a good old-fashioned European driving holiday in an electric car? We find ou..

Neil Winn, Tue Aug 09 2022

WATCH | New Nissan ARIYA: inspired by timeless Japanese design

The New Nissan ARIYA crossover looks unlike anything else on the road. Here's why

What Car? Promotion, Wed Nov 23 2022

Do electric cars make a noise?

Electric cars are ultra-quiet at low speeds, so should they emit an artificial noise to warn cyclist..

Claire Evans, Tue Sep 01 2020

Petrol vs electricity: which is cheaper?

We've driven two electric cars and their petrol equivalents from London to Leeds to see which type o..

Will Nightingale, Tue Sep 06 2022

Real Range: Which electric cars do more than 250 miles on a charge?

Range anxiety can be a big barrier to choosing an electric car, but these models can all cover more..

What Car? team, Tue Nov 01 2022

How to maximise the range of an electric car

With the cost of charging at record levels, here are our top tips to help you maximise the range of..

George Hill, Wed Oct 26 2022

New Nissan Ariya vs Kia EV6

Nissan’s first electric SUV really is in at the deep end as it goes head to head with its most formi..

What Car? team, Tue Oct 25 2022

WATCH | A family weekend with the Nissan Qashqai e-POWER

We gave the New Nissan Qashqai e-POWER to the Baker family to test its unique electrified powertrain..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Oct 26 2022

2023 Rolls-Royce Spectre revealed

The new Rolls-Royce Spectre is the luxury brand’s first electric car, offering a range of up to 323..

Ayisha Gharu, Thu Oct 20 2022

WATCH: BMW X1 & BMW iX1 review

Is the new BMW X1 better than ever? And is the fully-electric BMW iX1 a class-leading EV? Watch to f..

What Car? team, Thu Oct 20 2022

True MPG: most efficient cars in every class

Our True MPG tests show what fuel economy you can really expect from a car. Whether you're after a s..

Darren Moss, Fri Oct 14 2022

Most and least reliable electric cars

Electric car sales are soaring, but are they a sound choice when it comes to reliability, and which..

Claire Evans, Wed Oct 20 2021

e-POWER: electrified and unplugged

Nissan’s new e-POWER technology is a unique take on electrification that is lifting the Nissan Qashq..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Sep 27 2022

Tesla Model A electric car: what we know so far

Will there be a Tesla Model A? Here's everything we know about what would be the smallest and cheape..

Will Nightingale, Tue Sep 20 2022

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Electric cars

New Genesis GV60 vs Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron vs Tesla Model Y

Real MPG: how we test cars

Across Europe in an electric car: 14 countries in 24 hours

Every Mercedes coming soon

The best electric cars in 2022

Across Europe in an electric car: part 2

Across Europe in an electric car: conclusion and tips

WATCH | New Nissan ARIYA: inspired by timeless Japanese design

Do electric cars make a noise?

Petrol vs electricity: which is cheaper?

Real Range: Which electric cars do more than 250 miles on a charge?

How to maximise the range of an electric car

New Nissan Ariya vs Kia EV6

WATCH | A family weekend with the Nissan Qashqai e-POWER

2023 Rolls-Royce Spectre revealed

WATCH: BMW X1 & BMW iX1 review

True MPG: most efficient cars in every class

Most and least reliable electric cars

e-POWER: electrified and unplugged

Tesla Model A electric car: what we know so far

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