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Best electric cars 2019

With ultra-low running costs and zero emissions, what's not to like about electric cars? These are the best...

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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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Polestar 1 prototype review

We drive a prototype version of the new Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid coupe ahead of its debut later in 2019

Subaru Forester e-Boxer review

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

BMW 7 Series hybrid review

The BMW 7 Series hybrid isn’t as comfortable as the Mercedes S-Class, but the massive price saving tips the balance in its favour

BMW 530e hybrid review

The best thing about the BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid is that it feels like every other 5 Series – refined, classy and spectacularly good to drive

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine review

The Volvo XC90 T8 is a plug-in hybrid SUV that serves up good fuel economy, decent performance and seven-seat practicality

Kia e-Niro review

The Kia e-Niro is our favourite electric family car. It’s a great compact SUV with a 282-mile official electric range and an affordable price

Renault Twizy review

The Renault Twizy is an eye-catching urban runabout with an extrovert nature that makes for fun and environmentally friendly city transport

Living with it: Kia e-Niro First Edition

The Kia e-Niro is a milestone electric car for its range and affordability, but how does it fare as a high-mileage family car?

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LEVC unveils London taxi-based range-extender electric van

New LEVC electric range-extender van uses London taxi technology

Volkswagen ID.3 electric hatchback: specs, price and release date

ID.3 name confirmed for Volkswagen’s new electric hatchback, as 'ID.3 1st' launch edition earns 15,000 pre-orders in under a week

New Renault ZOE 2019: specs, prices and on-sale date

Bigger battery gives new Renault ZOE a 30% range boost, while a more powerful electric motor joins the line-up

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London Mayor launches electric vehicle infrastructure plan

Large-scale expansion of charging-point network in capital planned

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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All you need to know about running electric fleet vehicles

Find out the pros and cons of your business running electric cars, and whether now is the time for your fleet to go electric

How to choose a home wallbox charger

If you're going electric, a wallbox charger is a must-have item. We give you the lowdown.

What is a wallbox charger?

What is a wallbox charger? What does it do? Do you really need one? We reveal all.

What is a self-charging hybrid?

Self-charging hybrid cars are becoming more and more popular, but what are they exactly? We outline the pros and cons...

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Steps To Sustainability

How you can do your bit to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle

BMW i3
Thinking Outside The Box

How the BMW i3 is helping to make motoring more sustainable

Charging

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How to find electric car charging points: Zap Map

Here's how to easily find somewhere to top up your plug-in hybrid or electric car

Complete guide to the Polar Plus charging network

Here’s how to charge your electric or plug-in hybrid car on the Polar Plus charging network

'Mobile charging vans could reduce the need for home charging'

NIO has shown how mobile charging vans can support electric cars in Chinese cities, so why not adopt the system here?

IONITY rapid-charging network welcomes first UK station

350kW rapid-charging station in Maidstone is IONITY's first in the UK, with more to follow soon