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?

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

Nissan Qashqai e-POWER: electrified driving gets unplugged

Find out how the latest evolution of Nissan’s family friendly crossover uses an innovative powertrai..

What Car? Promotion, Wed Sep 28 2022

BMW iX3 long-term test

Earlier this year, we named the BMW iX3 the best electric SUV to drive, but how easy is it to live w..

Steve Huntingford, Fri Mar 18 2022

Is now the right time to buy an electric car? We can help you decide

If you’re thinking of replacing a petrol or diesel with a pure electric car, we have all the informa..

Claire Evans, Tue Feb 02 2021

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

What is a plug-in hybrid and should you buy one?

These models can be a great first step into the world of electrified cars and have the potential to..

Claire Evans, Wed Jun 01 2016

Nissan's electrified range: which works for you?

Nissan's expanded range of electrified vehicles gives you the choice to find your perfect fit

What Car? Promotion, Wed Aug 31 2022

New Tesla Model Y vs Tesla Model 3

Elon Musk’s Tesla has given us two hugely desirable electric cars in the Model 3 saloon and new Mode..

Neil Winn, Mon Aug 15 2022

New Toyota bZ4X vs Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Kia EV6

Toyota has long been at the vanguard of hybrid technology, but the bZ4X is its first modern electric..

What Car? team, Wed Aug 10 2022

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