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Best electric cars 2019

Electric cars are cheap to run and emit zero tailpipe emissions. And these are the best around...

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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

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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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Reviews

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Mercedes A-Class hybrid review

The new Mercedes A 250 e plug-in hybrid looks set to be a winner with company-car users, thanks to its potentially very low running costs

Geely Geometry A
Geely Geometry A review

We drive the Geely Geometry A – the first model from the new Chinese electric-car brand – ahead of its arrival in Europe

New DS 3 Crossback E-Tense prototype review

The fully electric DS 3 Crossback E-Tense arrives in the UK later this year, and we’ve tested a prototype model

Subaru Forester e-Boxer review

The new, all-wheel drive Subaru Forester makes a tentative step towards electrification with a mild-hybrid powertrain

News

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Byton
Byton M-Byte: full details, pricing and specs for new Chinese electric SUV

New SUV from Chinese brand Byton debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show

Lamborghini plots plug-in hybrid future in order to retain V12s

Next Lamborghini Aventador could be a PHEV, supercar maker says, but pure-electric model is "far away"

Jaguar XJ
Electric Jaguar XJ: future range-topper teased at Frankfurt

Jaguar gives a glimpse of its forthcoming electric replacement for the XJ luxury saloon

Mercedes Formula E: Stoffel Vandoorne and Nyck de Vries announced as season-six drivers

Full Mercedes works Formula E entry unveiled for 2019/20 season

BMW i3

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Most fun-to-drive electric cars

We pick 10 of the most exciting and engaging electric and electrified cars you can buy

Trading Places

Can an electric car be the ultimate driving machine?

i3
What Makes A Style Icon?

We explore what makes the BMW i3 such a distinctive presence on the road

BMW i3
Thinking Outside The Box

How the BMW i3 is helping to make motoring more sustainable

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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Your questions answered

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Electric-car conversions: can I build my own electric car?

The idea of doing your own electric-car conversion seems tempting, but you’ll need specialist knowledge

Tesla Supercharger
Tesla charging stations: complete guide to the Tesla Supercharger network

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

Complete guide to Rolec EV home chargers

Rolec EV makes a wide range of electric-vehicle chargers: these are the ones most suited to your home

Peugeot 508 PHEV
How much is the company-car tax on an electric car?

Electric cars are tax-exempt when bought privately, but you'll have to pay company-car tax if purchased through an employer

Charging

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Ford partners with NewMotion to provide 'roaming' access to chargers

New deal makes it easier for Ford PHEV drivers to find and pay for charging across Europe

BMW 530e charging
Electric car charging points UK: Government announces £400m investment

Money ringfenced to develop rapid-charging network in UK

Ionity chargers charging
IONITY rapid-charging network: Hyundai and Kia become shareholders

Hyundai and Kia join BMW, Ford and VW Group in charging network investment, as new charger design is unveiled

Complete guide to the ChargePlace Scotland charging network

Need to charge your electric car on the ChargePlace Scotland charging network? This is how it works