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

Are you considering an electric or plug-in hybrid car? Here's how and where to charge it

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Electric cars vs hybrid cars vs plug-in hybrids

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

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News

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New Porsche Taycan 2020: prices, specs and pictures

Porsche Taycan 4S confirmed as entry-level variant of manufacturer’s four-door electric sports car

Uniti One
Uniti One electric car priced from £15,100; orders open now

Up to 186-mile range promised from Swedish startup's UK-built electric city car

New Toyota Mirai Concept hydrogen car announced

Concept version of next-generation Toyota Mirai to be revealed at Tokyo Motor Show

Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid
Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid: PHEV SUV to join range in 2020

Plug-in version of RAV4 Hybrid will debut at Los Angeles Auto Show

Reviews

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BMW 330e review

The latest BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid is a very accomplished all-rounder, combining driving enjoyment with ultra-low running costs

Honda e prototype review

We drive a prototype version of the Honda e ahead of its full launch in early 2020

Lexus RX L 450h review

The Lexus RX L 450h adds an extra two seats and a larger boot to make the model even more appealing to company-car drivers with families

Lexus RX 450h review

This eye-catching Lexus uses proven Toyota hybrid technology to provide decent fuel-economy and tax benefits for company-car drivers

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Can an electric car go through a car wash?
Can an electric car go through a car wash?

Electricity and water don’t mix, but electric cars are perfectly safe to take through car washes

Can you store energy you generate?

Generating your own energy through solar or wind is one thing, but you'll need a home battery system to make the most of it

What is an electric car?

What makes an electric car different from a petrol or diesel one? We make things clear...

Can I generate my own electricity for my electric car?

Want to cut your costs and environmental footprint even further with your electric car? Why not consider solar or wind power?

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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The UK electric car grant explained

The UK Government’s plug-in car grant affords electric-car buyers a £3,500 discount. This is how it works...

Longest range electric cars

The range of electric cars is going up all the time. Here are the top 10 models with the longest range on a single charge

Lexus RX
Used Lexus RX buying guide

Our guide to buying a secondhand example of the 2008-2015 generation of Lexus' large premium hybrid SUV

BMW i8
Used BMW i8 buying guide

Futuristic-looking and fast plug-in hybrid sports car is very tempting. Here's what to look for when buying used

Charging

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Complete guide to the Shell Recharge charging network

Need to charge your electric car on the Shell Recharge charging network? Here’s how it works

Complete guide to the ChargeYourCar charging network

Find out how to charge you electric car or plug-in hybrid from this network of UK charge points

Complete guide to the GMEV charging network

Need to charge your electric car on the GMEV charging network? This is how it works

Complete guide to the ESB ecars charging network

Need to charge your electric car on the ESB ecars charging network? This is how it works