Your ultimate guide to buying and owning an electric car

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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

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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Ford ‘Mustang Mach-E’ electric SUV spotted ahead of launch

Reservations for electric Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV will be taken after the car is revealed on 18 November

Hyundai Vision T plug-in hybrid SUV concept teased

Plug-in hybrid Vision T concept teased by Hyundai ahead of LA Motor Show debut

Peugeot e-2008
Peugeot e-2008 electric SUV: prices, specs and details

Reservations open for the new, all-electric Peugeot e-2008 SUV, with GT Line trim priced from £32,000

Tesla Gigafactory: Germany chosen over UK

The long-awaited Tesla Gigafactory in Europe will be built in Germany, as UK plans are shelved

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SEAT Mii electric review

The SEAT Mii electric delivers a handy amount of range for a small city car, and is great value thanks to its low price

Hyundai Kona Electric review

The Kona Electric boasts fashionable looks, reasonable pricing and – crucially – a range that meets or beats that offered by many rivals

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid review

The Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid is a seriously strong rival to the Toyota Prius; it’s great value, easy to live with and cheap to run

Toyota C-HR
Toyota C-HR Hybrid review

The Toyota C-HR looks great and, despite a frustrating CVT gearbox, is an appealing hybrid SUV that's easy to live with

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Selling electricity back to the grid

Electric cars will sell electricity back to the grid in the future, making them even more cost effective for owners

What are lithium-ion batteries?

Lithium-ion batteries are found in most electric vehicles, but what exactly are they and how do they work?

Complete guide to the wallbox charger grant

The wallbox charger grant makes installing a home charger cheaper and easier. Here's how it works...

Is buying a used electric or hybrid car a good idea?

Buying a used electric or hybrid car can save you a lot of money, but there are things to look out for before taking the plunge...

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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Buying advice

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Best electric scooters 2019

We’ve rounded up the best electric scooters to see which is best for range, price and ease of use

4WD electric cars
Best 4WD electric cars

The best four-wheel-drive electric cars offer great traction and acceleration. These are our favourites

Future electric cars

These are the best future electric cars from the world’s leading manufacturers

Golf GTE
Used Volkswagen Golf GTE buying guide

All you need to know about buying a used VW Golf GTE, produced between 2015 and 2018

Charging

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Complete guide to the wallbox charger grant

The wallbox charger grant makes installing a home charger cheaper and easier. Here's how it works...

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...

How much does it cost to charge an electric vehicle?

Ultra-low row running costs are one of the best reasons to go electric: here's now much charging will cost...

Zap-map
How to find electric car charging points: Zap Map

This handy app and website helps you quickly find a place to charge your electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, all over the UK