Your ultimate guide to buying and owning an electric car

Best electric cars 2019

Rock-bottom running costs and zero emissions – what's not to like about electric cars? Here's our pick of the best...

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

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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Toyota

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review

The latest Toyota RAV4 is a striking-looking and efficient hybrid family SUV, but falls behind rivals in a couple of key areas

Ford

Ford Mondeo Hybrid review

The Ford Mondeo Hybrid will really only appeal to company-car users

Smart

Smart EQ ForTwo Cabrio review

The Smart EQ ForTwo Cabriolet is the only convertible electric car on sale, but the Coupe version’s compromises apply here, too

Lexus

Lexus LS 500h review

The LS 500h makes an interesting alternative to German luxury saloons, but falls short on fuel-efficiency and it can't match rivals for driver appeal

Land Rover

Range Rover PHEV review

With its all-electric mode, the Range Rover PHEV is even more relaxing than conventionally powered models

Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius Plug-In review

The Toyota Prius Plug-In offers genuine zero-emissions range in a plug-in hybrid package that delivers strong efficiency

Smart

Smart EQ ForTwo Coupe review

The Smart EQ ForTwo is a fantastic city runabout, but it’s hampered by its two-seat body, limited practicality and relatively short electric range

Citroen

Citroen C-Zero review

The Citroen C-Zero is spacious and affordable, but its limitations make it incredibly restrictive

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Dyson electric car: ex-BMW boss takes charge

Former BMW and Infiniti boss Ronald Krueger will oversee the Dyson electric car project

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Electric cars to cost same as petrols in two years

The price of electric cars could soon fall to that of petrol and diesel models, research by Deloitte suggests

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Volkswagen I.D. R electric race car: Nurburgring attempt announced

Electric Volkswagen I.D. R race car sets sights on Nurburgring after demolishing Pikes Peak hillclimb record

Toyota Prius

New Toyota Prius 2019: facelifted hybrid gets optional four-wheel drive

An updated version of the Toyota Prius has made its European debut, with an all-wheel-drive version coming to the UK

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

Electric cars are tax-exempt when bought privately, but if you get one for private use from your employer, you have to pay the company-car tax on it

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Formula E 2018 - 2019 season: calendar, teams and drivers

Your guide to the cars, drivers and schedule of the 2018/19 Formula E season for electric racing cars

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Electric cars: your questions answered

Could you live with an electric car? We asked some members of the public what they thought of them – and some of the answers will surprise you

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How much does it cost to charge an electric vehicle?

Running costs are one of the key reasons why motorists are going electric. We show how much an electric car can cost to run.

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Do electric cars have gearboxes?

Do electric cars have gears? Do they drive like automatics? We reveal all.

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Golf Stream: meeting a serial Golf owner

The e-Golf is truly a Volkswagen for the 21st Century – so what does a serial Golf owner think of the electric revolution?

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Britain’s best electric driving roads

The Volkswagen e-Golf is ready for adventure, and here the purity of its electric power comes together with the brilliance of the UK’s best driving roads

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Driving range: how far can an e-Golf really go?

Volkswagen’s e-Golf isn’t just for city slicking. And to prove it, we take an epic road trip from one end of the country to the other, all on electric power