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 MG 4 Extended Range vs Tesla Model 3

The new MG 4 Extended Range costs thousands less than the cheapest Tesla Model 3, yet has a longer o..

Will Nightingale, Sat Oct 14 2023

Nearly two-thirds of drivers support delay of 2030 petrol and diesel car ban

What Car? survey of in-market car buyers also shows that 43% of those who agree with the delay cite..

Claire Evans, Tue Oct 03 2023

The 10 fastest-depreciating hybrid cars

High fuel prices have made hybrid cars more appealing than ever, but there are still some models tha..

Darren Moss, Mon Oct 02 2023

The 10 slowest-depreciating hybrid cars

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars can help you to slash your running costs and are kinder to the planet..

Darren Moss, Fri Sep 22 2023

UK petrol and diesel car ban delayed to 2035

The proposed ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars has been delayed until 2035 – here's what..

Darren Moss, Wed Sep 20 2023

New 2024 Peugeot e-3008 all-electric fastback SUV revealed

All-electric Peugeot 3008 with 'up to 435 miles' of range unveiled, as the family SUV is reinvented..

James Tute, Tue Sep 12 2023

WATCH: How far can electric cars really go?

In our latest video, we drive 12 new electric cars until they die to see how close they can get to t..

Doug Revolta, Fri Sep 08 2023

Real Range: which electric car can go farthest in the real world?

Range anxiety still stops many people from going electric, so we test how far EVs can really go betw..

Steve Huntingford, Wed Aug 30 2023

2024 Bentley Blower Jnr electric car revealed

It might look like a toy, but the Bentley Blower Jnr is road legal and being billed as ‘the ultimate..

Steve Huntingford, Thu Aug 17 2023

2023 Vauxhall Experimental revealed

New Vauxhall Experimental concept car previews the front-end design and interior technology of the b..

Steve Huntingford, Tue Aug 08 2023

2024 Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV review

The Audi Q6 e-tron is an electric SUV to rival the BMW iX3 and Mercedes EQC. We've driven prototypes..

Felix Page, Tue Jul 25 2023

Electric car chargers must be 99% reliable

New laws will mandate standards of reliability and usability – with big fines for the electric car c..

Darren Moss, Sat Jul 22 2023

2024 Volvo EX30 revealed

The new Volvo EX30 is the brand's smallest SUV yet, and its cheapest electric car. Here's everything..

Steve Huntingford, Thu Jul 20 2023

New Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW iX vs Jaguar I-Pace

Any of these luxurious electric SUVs would be great to spend a little time with – but which should y..

Lawrence Cheung, Sun Jul 16 2023

Renault Megane E-Tech long-term test

Renault's latest Megane has gone electric and adopted trendy SUV styling, but what it's like to live..

Jim Holder, Sun Jul 09 2023

Jaguar I-Pace long-term test

When Jaguar launched the fully electric I-Pace, it had few rivals, but that’s certainly not the case..

Steve Huntingford, Mon Jun 26 2023

Hyundai IONIQ 6: the hidden aero secrets that deliver big range

We break down all the tiny aerodynamic details of the all-electric IONIQ 6, and find out why Hyundai..

What Car? Promotion, Fri May 26 2023

Hyundai IONIQ 6: 14 ways its smart tech transforms electric driving

We break down the wealth of features that deliver more range, cut charging times and make journeys l..

What Car? Promotion, Fri May 26 2023

Every Volkswagen coming soon

Volkswagen is planning to introduce 12 new models over the next four years, seven of which are fully..

George Hill, Wed Jun 07 2023

How safe are electric cars?

The combination of high-voltage electrical systems and reports of batteries catching fire might give..

Ayisha Gharu, Tue Jun 06 2023