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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 small Tesla
New Tesla small car teased in China

A potential new small Tesla model has been revealed on the China-only Wechat social-media network

LEVC TX electric London taxi
Electric taxis to trial wireless charging

Government invests £3.4 million in six-month wireless-charging trials at taxi ranks in Nottingham city centre

Ford S-MAX and Galaxy
Ford S-MAX Hybrid and Ford Galaxy Hybrid announced

Pair of petrol-electric hybrid MPVs are among Ford’s planned 14 electrified models by the end of 2020

IONITY rapid-charging network introduces metered pricing

Manufacturer-backed rapid-charging network introduces new pricing structure as expansion continues

Reviews

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Peugeot 3008 hybrid
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid review

The 3008 is both fast and cheap to run, but it's expensive to buy, feels heavy, and loses some of the non-electrified versions' practicality

Range Rover Sport PHEV review

The Range Rover Sport PHEV has many of the strengths of the larger Range Rover PHEV, but is a fair bit cheaper

Living with it: Volvo S60 T8 R-Design Plus

How do the Volvo plug-in hybrids' eye-opening fuel-economy stats stack up in the real world? We're running one for six months to find out

Tesla Model 3 review

The Tesla Model 3 is one of the best electric cars on sale, delivering great real-world range, tidy dynamics and a tech-filled interior

Your questions answered

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Electric car charging points near me: UK map and network guide

Use our simple guide to find your nearest electric car charging points for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles

Complete guide to the electric car charging point grant

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

Ford Transit PHEV
Hybrid vans: all you need to know

Hybrid vans could bring you significant fuel and tax savings, but would one be right for your needs? Here's all you need to know

What is a mild hybrid?

Just what is a mild hybrid car, and how do they work? Our guide explains

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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Tesla Model X
Best seven-seater electric and hybrid cars

Family cars must be practical, and there are lots of seven-seat electric and hybrid models that offer exactly that

BMW i3
Best electric city cars

Small, nimble and built for urban environments, these are the best electric city cars around

Best electric scooters 2020

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

Volvo XC90 T8 vs BMW X5 xDrive45e
BMW X5 xDrive45e vs Volvo XC90 T8: in numbers

We find out which of the BMW X5 xDrive45e and Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid SUVs wins the numbers game

Charging

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IONITY rapid-charging network introduces metered pricing

Manufacturer-backed rapid-charging network introduces new pricing structure as expansion continues

Complete guide to the electric car charging point grant

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

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

Charging an electric car can take a matter of minutes or days, depending on how you charge it. Here are the ins and outs explained...

Tesco Pod Point Volkswagen charging
Volkswagen and Tesco Pod Point charging network hits 100 sites

Pod Point charging is now available at 100 of a planned 600 Tesco stores around the UK