Electric vehicles

Latest news, expert guides and car reviews

Read explainers and in-depth guides to the world of electric vehicles, including reviews of the latest and best electric cars from Tesla, Audi, BMW, Honda and more. With the diesel and petrol car ban on the horizon for the UK by 2035, there’s never been a better time to consider making the switch to an electric or hybrid car. To help you make the right choice, we test ride everything from hybrid vehicles to electric bikes to bring you expert-led buyer’s guides and opinion, so you can be sure your next EV upgrade is right for you.

<p>The Kia EV9 has enough space for full-size adults across all three rows </p>

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Kia EV9 review: One of the best 7-seater EVs on the market

<p>The Jeep Avenger’s 250 mile range will be enough for most drivers</p>

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Jeep Avenger review: Classic mini-4x4 gets the electric treatment

<p>The Genesis G80 electric car is a traditional luxury saloon </p>

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Genesis Electrified G80 review: Luxury saloon gets refined EV upgrade

<p>Our expert reviewer tested the Ford Mustang Mach-E on city drives and on UK motorways </p>

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Ford Mustang Mach-E review: An electric Mustang, but not a muscle car

Best electric cars

Ready to make the switch to electric? We review the latest EVs from Tesla, Polestar, BMW, Audi and more to bring you the best electric cars for every budget and lifestyle. From family SUVs and spacious estates to nippy city cars and powerful sports cars, our expert-led buying guides cut through the jargon to help you find the electric car that's right for you.

<p>The electric Peugeot 308 is expensive, but comfortable and fun to drive </p>

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Peugeot e-308 review: Smart-looking EV comes at a price

<p>The Peugeot e-208 presents decent value for money, with cheap running costs given the right setup </p>

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Peugeot e-208 review: A compact and stylish EV hatchback

<p>The Nissan Leaf paved the way for EVs, but how does the car hold up in its newest iteration? </p>

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Nissan Leaf review: How does the OG EV hold up?

<p>Our expert reviewer drove both the Mini Cooper E and Cooper SE through the Oxfordshire countryside</p>

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Mini Cooper review: A seriously fun EV

Best hybrid cars

The best hybrid vehicles offer the best of both worlds. You can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint and save a fortune on fuel, then seamlessly switch to petrol or diesel power for longer journeys when you need it. Browse our pick of the best hybrid cars available to buy in the UK, featuring in-depth reviews of the latest models from Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes and more.

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Edmunds: Best hybrid sedans for under $35,000

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Edmunds: The five best hybrid SUVs under $35,000

<p>Road runner: the Peugeot 5008 Hybrid has much to offer in an incredibly crowded segment of the market </p>

Revival of the fittest: Peugeot 5008 Hybrid

Electric bikes

Electric bikes let you ditch your car for shorter journeys, easily zip up hills and cruise along on the flat with electric assist. But with so many different types of e-bikes on the market, it can be tricky to know which one is right for you. Whether you're after a folding e-bike for commuting, an electric mountain bike for hitting the trails, or a nippy electric cargo bike for carrying kids and shopping, we've ridden and reviewed dozens of models to bring you our pick of the best e-bikes for every budget.

<p>Many e-bikes come with pannier racks, removable batteries and even cargo holds for carrying heavy items </p>

Best electric bikes of 2024, tried and tested

You’ve more choice than ever when it comes to picking the right e-bike. These are the best we’ve tested

<p>Hybrids have straight handlebars for a more upright riding position, which many cyclists find far more comfortable </p>

8 best hybrid bikes for city commutes and keeping fit

<p>It’s available with a crossbar or in a step-through design, in either black, sand or khaki </p>

Cowboy 4 ST review: The best e-bike for city commuting

<p>The Vitesse force is a sportier electric bike tuned for rough terrain </p>

Aldi has restocked its sub-£1,000 electric bike

Meet the UK’s youngest daredevil competing in national motocross races

<p>The bike is available in black and grey, with and without the luggage rack </p>

We tried Brompton’s lightest-ever folding e-bike – here’s how it went

<p>When choosing a frame, it’s all in the geometry</p>

Which type of bike should I buy?

This machine has a lot going for it

Review: Volt Metro electric bike

Sustainable travel

Fancy a getaway that's better for the environment? Read expert guides and tips from our travel editors for sustainable routes to popular destinations. Discover how to have an eco-friendly escape to paradise.

<p>Eco-sabbaticals enable people to reconnect with nature while doing something positive for the environment</p>

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The rise of the eco-conscious sabbatical

<p>Pioneer flight: Sir Richard Branson beside Virgin Atlantic’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner before the first sustainable aviation fuel transatlantic flight from London to New York</p>

Is sustainable fuel the answer to aviation’s environmental damage?

<p>Heathrow is one of the busiest airports in the world </p>

Heathrow accuses ministers of stalling over greener jet fuel

<p>Carbon labels could help us take greener holidays</p>

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Is carbon labelling the big future travel trend?

<p>Volvo’s occupant Sensing</p>

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New electric vehicle feature designed specifically for parents

<p>New EV owners admitted they previously held misconceptions about the cars </p>

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‘Isn’t it slow?’ and other questions EV owners are tired of

<p>Range comparisons of Audi, Tesla and Volvo EVs have been carried out by comparison sites</p>

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Electric car range: How far different models go on a single charge

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What are electric cars, how do they work and what is the petrol ban?