Your ultimate guide to buying and owning an electric car

Best electric cars 2020

What are the best electric cars of 2020? In no particular order, we run through our favourites

The complete guide to charging an electric car

Exactly how do you charge an electric or plug-in hybrid car? Don't worry, it's really easy...

Electric cars vs hybrid cars vs plug-in hybrids

Electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles all have their pros and cons, but which is best for you?

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Rightcharge launches as UK's first electric-car energy tariff and charging comparison website

Rightcharge is a new website that lets electric-car owners compare energy suppliers and charger installations; savings of "more than £230 a year" claimed

Citroen C5

Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid: details, specs and prices

The plug-in hybrid variant of Citroen C5 Aircross is on sale in the UK now

Audi

New Audi A3 plug-in hybrid: prices, specs and release date

All-new plug-in hybrid Audi A3 40 TFSI e available to order this week, priced from £33,060

Nissan Leaf

Nissan RE-LEAF concept transforms hatch into rugged rescue vehicle

Heavily modified Leaf is designed to provide rapid response and power supply in disaster zones

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Renault

Renault Clio E-TECH hybrid review

The hybrid Renault Clio's powertrain can feel restless, but it's a quiet, punchy small car, with good electric running potential

Honda

Honda e review

The Honda e is one of the best small cars out there, electric or otherwise, even if its range is a bit on the short side

Citroen

Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid review

The C5 Aircross Hybrid is yet another option for company-car users after a plug-in SUV. It's cheap to run, but beaten by rivals in some respects

BMW

BMW X3 hybrid review

The BMW X3 xDrive30e continues BMW's trend of offering impressive plug-in hybrid versions of some of its most popular models

Discover Renault's 100% electric ZOE

Makes switching to electric an easy choice

Vauxhall

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Vauxhall looks towards Britain's electric future

As the UK’s EV landscape grows rapidly, we look at Vauxhall’s plans to have its entire model range electrified by 2024

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5 key features of the Vauxhall Corsa-e

Explore Vauxhall’s all-electric Corsa with these infographics

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The new rules of the Vauxhall Corsa

A look at the changing face of the Corsa, from a reworked ’90s Nova to the all-electric Corsa-e

Vauxhall

Vauxhall Corsa-e review

The evergreen Vauxhall Corsa has been given a new lease of life, thanks to a pure-electric powertrain. But can it compete with talented rivals?

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Your electric-car questions answered: DrivingElectric reader queries

We're here to help! Send us your questions about hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars and we'll do our best to answer

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What is a wallbox charger?

What is a wallbox charger? What does it do? Do you really need one? Here, we answer the most common questions about these devices

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How long does it take to charge an electric car?

Charging an electric car can take a matter of minutes or days, depending on what method you use. Here, we take a look at the ins and outs of the process

Your questions answered

Are electric cars expensive to insure?

Electric cars tend to cost more to buy than conventional cars, but are they also more expensive to insure? We explain all here

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Nissan Leaf

Used Nissan Leaf Mk1 buying guide

All you need to know about buying a secondhand example of the 2011–2017 Mk1 Nissan Leaf

Best electric vans 2020

Electric vans make perfect sense for businesses covering short distances on a regular basis. Here are the best you can buy

Best plug-in hybrid cars 2020

The best plug-in hybrid cars offer great fuel economy and very low running costs as long as you keep their batteries charged

Best hybrid estate cars 2020

Need a big, practical car that will make your money go further? Check our our list of the best hybrid estates

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Your questions answered

What is a wallbox charger?

What is a wallbox charger? What does it do? Do you really need one? Here, we answer the most common questions about these devices

Your questions answered

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

Charging an electric car can take a matter of minutes or days, depending on what method you use. Here, we take a look at the ins and outs of the process