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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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New MG HS Plug-In hybrid SUV: prices, specifications and on-sale date

The MG HS Plug-In boasts 31 miles of electric range and loads of kit; prices start at £29,999

MG 5 EV estate
MG 5 EV electric estate car: prices, specs and details

Chinese-owned brand's electric range expands with five-door estate, priced from £24,495 after grant

New Vauxhall Mokka-e electric SUV: price, specs and details

The all-new Vauxhall Mokka-e is available to order now; prices start at £30,840 after the plug-in grant

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

Lotus has revealed a new video of the electric Evija hypercar testing, but its arrival has been pushed back to mid-2021

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Peugeot 508 Hybrid
Peugeot 508 Hybrid review

Peugeot's 508 plug-in hybrid executive saloon is a good effort; it hits all the right notes, but it does seem a little too expensive

Skoda Octavia vRS iV plug-in hybrid review

Skoda's first crack at a sporty plug-in hybrid is a mixed bag, but company-car users will be happy

Renault ZOE vs Vauxhall Corsa-e
Twin test: Vauxhall Corsa-e vs Renault ZOE

Which of these two electric superminis makes the most sense for urban living, commuting and family life?

Honda CR-V Hybrid review

The Honda CR-V Hybrid is a spacious, comfortable SUV with room for five, but its official fuel economy and CO2 figures let it down

Renault ZOE at charge point
Discover Renault's 100% electric ZOE

Makes switching to electric an easy choice

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Vauxhall

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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?

Your questions answered

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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

The UK electric-car grant explained

The UK plug-in car grant offers buyers up to £3,000 off a new electric car costing less than £50,000

Ionity chargers charging
What is fast charging? What is rapid charging?

Fast charging and rapid charging are two phrases often associated with electric cars, but what's the difference? We explain all

Batteries
How recyclable are batteries from electric cars?

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

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Used Nissan Leaf Mk1 buying guide

All you need to know about buying a secondhand example of the 2011–2017 Mk1 Nissan Leaf

Best electric vans 2020

Electric vans make perfect sense for businesses covering short distances on a regular basis. Here are the best you can buy

Skoda Superb hybrid
Best plug-in hybrid cars 2020

The best plug-in hybrid cars offer great fuel economy and very low running costs as long as you keep their batteries charged

Skoda Superb
Best hybrid estate cars 2020

Need a big, practical car that will make your money go further? Check our our list of the best hybrid estates

Charging

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Ionity chargers charging
What is fast charging? What is rapid charging?

Fast charging and rapid charging are two phrases often associated with electric cars, but what's the difference? We explain all

Gridserve electric forecourt
UK’s first electric forecourt to open in November

Essex charging facility to boast charging for 30 cars at up to 350kW, along with food and retail outlets

What happens when an electric car runs out?

Just like running out of fuel, an electric car can run out of power. Here's how to avoid it – and what to do if the worst happens

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

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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