James Howe

What are the best electric cars of 2021? In no particular order, we run through our favourites

Despite a lack of rivals, Renault thinks there’s a market for a small plug-in hybrid SUV; the Captur E-TECH promises a 32-mile electric range

Mercedes E-Class-sized electric car will slot in below EQS luxury saloon in range, as well as getting an SUV variant

The now hybrid-only Honda Jazz is technologically impressive, very efficient and practical – but not much fun to drive

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

The UK government grant for electric cars has dropped by £500 to £2,500 and now only applies to those costing under £35,000

The new pure-electric BMW i4 has been revealed at the brand's annual conference; full details of the production version will follow

2030 date for banning sales of new petrol and diesel-engined cars in the UK has been confirmed; hybrids with "significant zero-emissions capability" w…

The Motability scheme now includes a number of electric cars, which can all help eligible drivers keep their motoring costs down

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

The MINI Countryman plug-in hybrid is not only pretty cheap to run – particularly for business drivers – it’s desirable and good to drive, too

The smallest plug-in that Mercedes makes, the A 250 e is also one of the most efficient. It's a great, if not overly exciting, company-car choice

Volkswagen is working on a small electric car based on its MEB platform, but the latest from management is that it's unlikely to appear until at least…

Honda's sixth-generation CR-V is due in 2023, most likely with hybrid power only

The new Kia Niro is expected to arrive in 2023; we've spotted it testing under a heavy disguise

The new e-tron GT quattro is an extremely impressive entry into the high-end electric sports saloon class from Audi

Updates arrive for plug-in Audi Q5 alongside new Sportback coupe-SUV variant

Volvo is adding a smaller electric SUV to its range as part of wider plans to go pure-electric by 2030

A Volkswagen ID.3 cabriolet could be on the way, with new images showing how it might look

British luxury brand confirms that it has plans for an electric car and plug-in hybrids as 2030 ban looms

The plug-in hybrid VW Tiguan is comfortable, relaxing and good to drive – but no official efficiency figures are available yet

Petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and pure-electric power are all set to be offered in the next-generation 7 Series; electric model could be called BMW i…

Next electric car from Ford will be a small SUV built on Volkswagen underpinnings and likely share the Mach-E's Mustang influence; all Fords to have a…

All-new plug-in hybrid McLaren Artura supercar revealed with 671bhp and 19-mile electric range

Ford has plans to turn the its long-serving Mondeo hatchback into a crossover SUV in 2022, complete with hybrid and plug-in hybrid power

A Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with a different badge, less equipment and a lower price – the Swace is an interesting choice, if not an exciting one

SEAT spinoff brand's high-performance plug-in hybrid SUV goes on sale on 16 February, with prices starting at £38,625

With room for eight occupants and a 33-mile electric range, the Ford Tourneo Custom hybrid is a good choice for city-based families or private-hire dr…

Tesla reveals long-awaited updates for its Model S saloon; Plaid+ version offers claimed 520-mile range under US testing conditions

Mercedes EQA compact electric SUV will cost from £40,495 in the UK and will launch with two trim levels