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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Kia

New 2020 Kia Sorento: prices, specifications and on-sale date

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains will be offered in the all-new Kia Sorento SUV, alongside the regular diesel engine

Skoda

New 2021 Skoda Enyaq electric SUV: pictures and details

The new Skoda electric SUV has been previewed by two design sketches ahead of its full reveal next month

2021 Lexus UX 300e electric SUV: details, specs and pictures

Lexus is now taking reservations for its UX 300e electric SUV, which is expected to cost from just under £44,000 before the plug-in car grant

Hyundai Ioniq

Hyundai launches Ioniq electric car sub-brand

New electric-only sub-brand will see Hyundai launch three electric models over the next four years

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BMW

BMW 330e hybrid review

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

Audi

Audi Q7 hybrid review

Plug-in hybrid technology gives Audi Q7 TFSI e an electric range of over 25 miles and potentially very low running costs

Audi

Audi Q5 hybrid review

The Audi Q5 TFSI e plug-in hybrid is fast, spacious and returns 26 miles of electric-only range

Jeep

Jeep Renegade 4xe plug-in hybrid review

The Jeep Renegade 4xe is the brand's first plug-in hybrid, combining the benefits of electrification with Jeep's trademark offroad prowess

Explore the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E

Ford’s first electric car has stellar credentials

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BMW

BMW 330e hybrid review

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

BMW

BMW 530e hybrid review

The best thing about the BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid is that it feels like every other 5 Series – refined, classy and spectacularly good to drive

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A 4-minute guide to BMW plug-in hybrids

A look at BMW’s plug-in hybrids – how they drive, how to charge and the technology that drives them

BMW

BMW 7 Series hybrid review

The BMW 7 Series hybrid isn’t as comfortable as its Mercedes S-Class rival, but a big price difference tips the balance in its favour

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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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Complete guide to the GeniePoint charging network

Need to charge your electric car on the GeniePoint charging network? Here’s all you need to know

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Complete guide to Pod Point home chargers

Find out all you need to know about the Pod Point Solo home wallbox charger for electric cars

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Electric cars and road tax

Are electric or hybrid cars exempt from road tax? Here's how the current system works

Discover Renault's 100% electric ZOE

Makes switching to electric an easy choice

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Best hybrid company cars 2020

Business users and fleet customers could save thousands by picking one of our best hybrid company cars

Best electric SUVs 2020

Our selection of the best electric SUVs you can buy features cars that promise to mix style, practicality and rock-bottom running costs

Best seven-seater electric and hybrid cars 2020

Family cars must be practical, and there are lots of seven-seat electric and hybrid models that offer exactly that

Mitsubishi Outlander

Used Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV buying guide

Everything you need to know about buying a secondhand Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, produced from 2014 onwards

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Your questions answered

Complete guide to the GeniePoint charging network

Need to charge your electric car on the GeniePoint charging network? Here’s all you need to know

Your questions answered

Complete guide to Pod Point home chargers

Find out all you need to know about the Pod Point Solo home wallbox charger for electric cars

Your questions answered

Complete guide to the IONITY charging network

The manufacturer-backed IONITY rapid-charging network is expanding across the UK and Europe – this is all you need to know

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How to choose the best home EV charger

If you’re buying an electric or plug-in hybrid car, you’ll want a home EV charger to top up the battery

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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