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Best electric cars 2019

Ultra-low running costs and zero emissions – what's not to like about electric cars? These are 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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Lexus

Lexus RC 300h review

The Lexus RC 300h is a rare thing - a hybrid coupe - but it’s neither the best hybrid nor the best coupe

Hyundai Kona

Living with it: Hyundai Kona Electric 64kWh Premium SE

Choosing a Hyundai Kona Electric is certainly no chore. Here we introduce our new long-term car, which we'll be living with for the next six months.

Toyota

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review

The latest Toyota RAV4 is a striking-looking and efficient hybrid family SUV, but there are more versatile seven-seat alternatives for similar money

Nissan Leaf

Living with it: Nissan Leaf Tekna

The Nissan Leaf is the world’s best-selling electric car. We’re spending a year with one to see if it lives up to the hype.

Lexus

Lexus UX 250h review

The Lexus UX is the first small SUV from the brand, featuring all the best bits about the larger NX and RX in a small and fun-to-drive package

DS

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

BMW

New 2019 BMW 330e hybrid review

A new BMW 330e plug-in hybrid goes on sale in July, and we’ve driven a pre-production model

BMW

New 2019 BMW X3 hybrid review

Pre-production drive of new BMW X3 xDrive30e reveals an impressive package

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Ford

Ford Fiesta hybrid and Ford Focus hybrid announced

Mild-hybrid versions of the Ford Fiesta and Focus will go on sale later this year

BMW

New BMW i4 2021: specs, range and on-sale date

BMW i4 electric four-door coupe teased for the first time during winter testing

BMW

New BMW iX3: specs, prices and on-sale date

BMW iX3 electric SUV pictured officially for the first time during winter testing in Sweden

BMW

New BMW iNEXT 2021: specs and on-sale date

Flagship BMW iNEXT SUV spotted in winter testing ahead of planned debut in 2021

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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Complete guide to Pod Point home chargers

All you need to know about the Pod Point Solo wallbox charger

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London ULEZ: what is the London Ultra Low Emission Zone?

The London Ultra Low Emission Zone comes into force on 8 April: find out if your car incurs a charge…

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Volkswagen's electric future

Volkswagen’s ambitions don’t end with today’s models. We reveal the tech that’s coming soon and lift the lid on the forthcoming ID. brand.

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Electric car wallbox installation: the complete guide

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

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Volkswagen's electric future

Volkswagen’s ambitions don’t end with today’s models. We reveal the tech that’s coming soon and lift the lid on the forthcoming ID. brand.

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Reimagining the electric Volkswagen

Volkswagen’s electric future is already mapped out. But what would the electric VW of 2030 look like? We met a group of automotive design students to find out

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Design and tech secrets of the Volkswagen e-Golf

Don’t let the e-Golf’s resemblance to a regular Golf fool you – this is a car packed with innovative design and technology. We walk you through the secrets behind the compact EV

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Identifying the Volkswagen I.D.

The first model from the Volkswagen I.D. brand is arriving in 2020. We lift the lid on the new car, the versions that’ll be available and, referencing the concept, the technology we can expect to see.