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?

Hyundai Ioniq 9 revealed: new electric seven-seat SUV gets 385-mile range

The new Hyundai Ioniq 9 will be the brand’s first ever all-electric seven-seat SUV

Eleanor Cooper, Thu Nov 21 2024

Best electric SUVs 2024 – 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, Tue Nov 19 2024

New Suzuki e Vitara revealed as brand’s first electric car

The Suzuki e Vitara is a new electric SUV that follows a similarly rugged theme to its combustion-po..

George Hill, Mon Nov 04 2024

Win £50 for telling us what you think about public EV chargers

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

Real MPG: most economical cars for town driving

What Car?'s Real MPG tests show what you can really expect from a car, and here we reveal the models..

Eleanor Cooper, Sat Oct 26 2024

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..

Claire Evans, Wed Oct 23 2024

Cheapest electric cars: UK's most affordable EVs

Think all electric cars are expensive? Well, these models prove otherwise – especially after you've..

George Hill, Sat Oct 19 2024

Real MPG: most economical petrol cars

Our Real MPG tests show what fuel economy you can really expect from a car. Here, we reveal the best..

Eleanor Cooper, Fri Oct 18 2024

New all-electric MINI Cooper: MINI reasons to go electric

Think an electric car is dull to drive, overly complicated to use or doesn’t have the range for busy..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Sep 04 2024

What is a mild hybrid car and should you buy one?

Many cars have mild-hybrid engines, but how does the tech work and how are they different to hybrids..

Claire Evans, Wed Oct 16 2024

New all-electric MINI Cooper: MINI moments of magic

MINI’s all-electric hatch is packed with a multitude of tech and practical features that add a spark..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Sep 04 2024

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

Why electric range isn’t an issue for BMW driver Simon

Find out how the impressive range and smart connected navigation in Simon’s BMW iX put him in charge..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Sep 10 2024

New Peugeot e-408 completes firm's electric line-up

New Peugeot e-408 provides a 280-mile range, AI technology and an up-to eight-year warranty

Stuart Milne, Wed Oct 02 2024

Real MPG: most economical hybrid cars

Petrol prices remain extortionately high, but our independent fuel economy tests reveal the most eff..

Eleanor Cooper, Tue Oct 01 2024

New all-electric MINI Cooper: 6 big reasons to love it

We’ve looked at all the key improvements on MINI’s all-new city-friendly electric hatchback to see h..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Sep 04 2024

The fastest charging electric cars in the UK

These are the official maximum charging speeds in kW of all the electric cars available in the UK, r..

James Tute, Tue Oct 01 2024

What is an electric car heat pump and how does it work?

A battery heat pump could make a big difference to your electric car’s range and efficiency. Here we..

George Hill, Sat Sep 28 2024

How going electric helped me buy a BMW

Learn how smart home charging gave BMW iX3 driver James the opportunity to purchase a more premium c..

What Car? Promotion, Tue Sep 03 2024

New all-electric MINI Cooper: find your perfect spec

Here’s how to choose your perfect balance of style, tech, practicality, sporty driving character and..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Sep 04 2024

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Electric cars

Hyundai Ioniq 9 revealed: new electric seven-seat SUV gets 385-mile range

Best electric SUVs 2024 – the top 10, plus the ones to avoid

New Suzuki e Vitara revealed as brand’s first electric car

Win £50 for telling us what you think about public EV chargers

Real MPG: most economical cars for town driving

Used Car of the Year Awards: Electric SUVs

Cheapest electric cars: UK's most affordable EVs

Real MPG: most economical petrol cars

New all-electric MINI Cooper: MINI reasons to go electric

What is a mild hybrid car and should you buy one?

New all-electric MINI Cooper: MINI moments of magic

New Nissan tech could half the cost of charging

Why electric range isn’t an issue for BMW driver Simon

New Peugeot e-408 completes firm's electric line-up

Real MPG: most economical hybrid cars

New all-electric MINI Cooper: 6 big reasons to love it

The fastest charging electric cars in the UK

What is an electric car heat pump and how does it work?

How going electric helped me buy a BMW

New all-electric MINI Cooper: find your perfect spec

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