Your ultimate guide to buying and owning an electric car

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Best electric cars 2019

Electric cars are cheap to run and emit zero tailpipe emissions. And these are the best around...

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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...

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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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Dacia electric car: specs and on-sale date

The China-only Renault K-ZE could form the basis of a Dacia electric car in Europe

Electric car sales UK: demand rises by 228.8%

Electric car sales skyrocketed in November, more than tripling last year’s figures

Mercedes EQS electric luxury saloon spied for first time

Luxury electric Mercedes EQS spotted in public following Vision EQS concept's Frankfurt Motor Show debut

New Ford Kuga hybrid: prices, details and specs

Prices announced for the new Ford Kuga family SUV, with mild-hybrid, full-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid tech offered

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Peugeot e-2008 review

With a range of 193 miles and prices from just over £28,000, the Peugeot e-2008 is one of the most likeable and practical pure electric family cars

Hyundai Ioniq Electric
Hyundai Ioniq Electric review

A mid-life facelift has given then Hyundai Ioniq Electric more range, more power and a new infotainment screen

Bentley Bentayga Hybrid review

The Bentley Bentayga Hybrid is the cheapest in the line-up, but is it a sound purchase?

Subaru Forester hybrid review

The all-wheel-drive Subaru Forester e-Boxer makes a tentative step towards electrification with its hybrid powertrain

Your questions answered

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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 how you charge it. Here are the ins and outs explained...

Peugeot 508 PHEV
How much is the company-car tax on an electric car?

Electric company-car tax is set to fall to 0% in April 2020, making hugely attractive to business buyers

Selling electricity back to the grid

Electric cars will sell electricity back to the grid in the future, making them even more cost effective for owners

What are lithium-ion batteries?

Lithium-ion batteries are found in most electric vehicles, but what exactly are they and how do they work?

Renault electric
Best electric car deals

Electric car deals could save you a pretty penny on an electric, hybrid or plug-in hybrid car. We round up the best from BuyaCar and elsewhere

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Buying advice

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Cheapest electric cars

Electric vehicles have a reputation for being expensive, but the cheapest electric cars are more affordable than you might think

Volkswagen e-Golf
Used Volkswagen e-Golf buying guide

All you need to know about buying a used Volkswagen e-Golf electric hatchback, on sale since 2014

Lexus GS
Used Lexus GS buying guide

Our guide to buying a secondhand Lexus GS hybrid, for models produced between 2012 and 2018

BMW 330e
Used BMW 330e buying guide

Everything you need to know about buying a used BMW 330e, produced between 2016 and 2018

Charging

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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 how you charge it. Here are the ins and outs explained...

Tesco Pod Point Volkswagen charging
Volkswagen and Tesco Pod Point charging network hits 100 sites

Pod Point charging is now available at 100 of a planned 600 Tesco stores around the UK

Complete guide to the wallbox charger grant

The wallbox charger grant makes installing a home charger cheaper and easier. Here's how it works...

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...