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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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Audi e-tron

Audi e-tron 2020: prices and specs revealed for 50, 55 and S models

Entry-level 50 model starts from £59,900 in the UK, as Audi e-tron range expands to three variants for 2020

Audi

Audi e-tron Sportback 2020: specs, prices and on-sale date

New Audi e-tron Sportback electric coupe SUV is on sale now, priced from £79,900

BMW X5

BMW X5 hydrogen fuel-cell concept: new details revealed

A BMW with a hydrogen fuel cell could be on sale from 2025, the German brand says

Toyota

New Toyota hybrid SUV spotted testing under camouflage

Yaris-sized model will join C-HR and RAV4 in brand's hybrid SUV line-up

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Kia

Kia Soul EV review

The Kia Soul EV is the funkier member of the Kia electric-car family: more stylish but less practical than the Kia e-Niro

Tesla

Tesla Model 3 review

The Tesla Model 3 is one of the best electric cars on sale, delivering great real-world range, tidy dynamics and a tech-filled interior

Porsche

Porsche Taycan review

With a long range, savage performance and arguably the best handling of any four-door coupe - petrol, electric or otherwise - the Taycan is a landmark car

Audi

Audi A8 hybrid review

The flagship Audi A8 60 TFSI e is a great showcase for how well suited plug-in hybrid power is to luxury limousines

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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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Buying a car online: a guide

You don’t have to go to a showroom to buy a car these days. Here’s our guide to buying your car from the comfort of your own home

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Electric and hybrid car tax refunds: how to claim yours

The policies around claiming surplus road tax have changed; if you’re selling your hybrid or electric car, we’ve got all you need to know

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Can I tow a caravan with an electric or a hybrid car?

Want an electrified car but also need to tow a caravan? It's possible, but only if you choose the right car

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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Complete guide to the Polar Plus charging network

This is how to charge your electric or plug-in hybrid car on the Polar Plus public charging network

Fastest electric cars in the world 2020

The days of the trundling milk float are long gone: the latest electric cars are now some of the fastest vehicles in the world, full stop

Buying advice

Bad credit car finance: subprime loans explained

In the market for a new car but worried about your poor credit? Here’s our guide to the world of subprime finance

Buying advice

Motability and electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid cars

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars are available on the Motability scheme. Here's what you need to know

Charging

Buying advice

Complete guide to the Polar Plus charging network

This is how to charge your electric or plug-in hybrid car on the Polar Plus public charging network

Tesla

Tesla charging stations: complete guide to the Tesla Supercharger network

The Tesla Supercharger network is expanding quickly, providing reliable rapid charging throughout the UK

Your questions answered

What is CHAdeMO charging?

CHAdeMO is a rapid-charging DC standard, allowing fast charging of the Nissan Leaf, Toyota Prius Plug-in, and many other models

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Electric car wallbox installation: the complete guide

Ever wondered what a electric car home charger installation entails? We reveal all

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