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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

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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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Electric MGB: RBW EV Roadster is the latest electric classic car

The RBW EV Roadster marries MGB looks with a modern electric drivetrain. Is this the future of classic motoring?

Lotus Evija
Lotus Evija: price, specification and on-sale date

Lotus has revealed a new video of the electric Evija hypercar at the Goodwood Speedweek event, but its arrival has been pushed back to 2021

Renault Captur hybrid
Renault Captur E-TECH hybrid: prices, specs and on-sale date

New non-plug-in hybrid version joins plug-in hybrid in electrified Renault Captur line-up

Renault Arkana hybrid
Renault Arkana E-TECH hybrid: specs, details and on-sale date of new coupe-SUV

Mild or full hybrid engine options for new Captur-based SUV with coupe styling

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Mercedes C-Class hybrid
Mercedes C-Class hybrid saloon review

The Mercedes C 300 hybrid is the only model in its sector with the option of diesel-electric power – and it's a great combination

Tesla Model X
Tesla Model X review

The Tesla Model X is a huge SUV with a variety of interior seating layouts, astonishing performance, and handy real-world range

Tesla Model S review

The Tesla Model S remains one of the most desirable electric cars you can buy, but its qualities come at a substantial price

Tesla Model 3
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

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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

5 key features of the Vauxhall Corsa-e

Explore Vauxhall’s all-electric Corsa with these infographics

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 Corsa-e
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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Electric cars
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

Complete guide to the Source London charging network

Not familiar with the Source London charging network? Here’s how to sign up, pay and charge

Batteries
How recyclable are batteries from electric cars?

Electric cars aim to be 'green', but what about their batteries? Here's what you need to know about electric car battery recycling

How much does it cost to charge an electric vehicle?

Very low running costs are one of the main reasons to switch to an electric car. But how much do they cost to charge exactly?

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Used Renault ZOE Mk1 buying guide

All the information you need to know when buying a secondhand Renault ZOE Mk1, produced between 2013 and 2019

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

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
Best used hybrid cars 2020

Want to switch to hybrid motoring, but prefer secondhand rather than brand-new? Our rundown of the very best used hybrid cars can help

Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3
Longest range electric cars 2020

The range of electric cars is continually improving. Here are the top 10 models with the longest range on a single charge

Charging

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Complete guide to the Source London charging network

Not familiar with the Source London charging network? Here’s how to sign up, pay and charge

How much does it cost to charge an electric vehicle?

Very low running costs are one of the main reasons to switch to an electric car. But how much do they cost to charge exactly?

ChargePlace Scotland
Complete guide to the ChargePlace Scotland charging network

Need to charge up your electric or plug-in hybrid car on the ChargePlace Scotland charging network? Here's all you need to know about how it works

Home wallbox electric car charger
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

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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