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?

Promoted | Busting the big electric car myths

There’s a lot of fake news around electric cars. That’s why we’ve found the biggest electric car myt..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Jul 23 2020

Safest hybrid and electric cars

Sales of hybrid and electric cars are booming, thanks to their low emissions and running costs, but..

What Car? team, Sun Apr 12 2020

Promoted | Honda e: own the electric car of the future today

Stylishly compact, deceptively spacious, packed with friendly tech and fast to recharge – the Honda..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Jul 22 2020

Myenergi to be headline sponsor of inaugural What Car? Electric Car Awards

Event will take place in August and name the UK’s best fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars

What Car? team, Wed Jul 15 2020

Should I still buy my new electric car?

A reader has waited nearly a year for a new Kia e-Niro. Should he grab it with both hands or hold ba..

Claire Evans, Thu Jul 02 2020

What Car? launches new Electric Car Awards

UK’s best electric and plug-in hybrid Electric cars to be named by What Car? in August as part of ne..

What Car? team, Wed Jul 01 2020

New Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model S

New electric Porsche is a four-seat sports car with up to 751bhp. But is it better than the bonkers-..

What Car? team, Thu Jun 25 2020

Hyundai Ioniq Electric long-term test review

Can owning an electric car be a viable option even if you can't charge it at home? We're finding out..

Darren Moss, Wed Nov 20 2019

Kia e-Niro vs Kia Soul EV

The Kia e-Niro is a former What Car? Car of the Year and remains an excellent choice if you're looki..

What Car? team, Fri May 15 2020

Reader test team: Ford Mustang Mach-E

Electric SUV version of Ford’s most iconic model has space for all the family and a range of up to 3..

Claire Evans, Sat May 09 2020

Real MPG: most efficient coupes, convertibles and sports cars

What Car?'s Real MPG tests show what fuel economy you can really expect from a car. Here, we reveal..

George Hill, Wed Jan 03 2018

Electric and hybrid cars explained

Everything you wanted to know about hybrid, fully electric and fuel cell cars, but were afraid to as..

Claire Evans, Fri Oct 12 2018

Electric car waiting times revealed

Interest in electric cars is booming, but how long will you have to wait for one once you've placed..

Jim Holder, Tue Mar 10 2020

8 ways the Nissan LEAF e+ is changing the game for electric cars

With more range, more power and more advanced features, there are even more reasons to pick Nissan’s..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Mar 11 2020

Why electric car knowledge needs a boost

New survey echoes What Car? findings that cost is the main barrier to going electric and that consum..

Claire Evans, Fri Feb 07 2020

Every electric car on sale today

Whether you want a city car or an SUV, finding a new car that's also electric has never been easier..

Darren Moss, Thu Jan 23 2020

Promoted | Honda e: designed to use every day

Who says electric cars are impractical? Not Honda. With a 136-mile range, fast charging, and a spaci..

What Car? Promotion, Thu Oct 31 2019

Are electric cars more expensive to insure?

Insurance experts say electric cars can attract higher premiums – but they are coming down

Jim Holder, Fri Oct 12 2018

How long do electric car batteries last for?

Keeping your electric car's battery in top condition could prolong its life; here's everything you n..

Darren Moss, Tue Oct 23 2018

What is a hydrogen fuel cell car?

Hydrogen fuel cell cars are hailed by some as the future of motoring. We've taken a closer look at h..