In an electric or hybrid car, the lithium-ion battery pack holds energy that can be used to energise one or more electric motors powering the wheels. They’ve become popular, because they’re lighter, ...

Even though the popularity of electric cars continues to grow, there are still some misconceptions about them. As we all know, water and electricity don’t mix, and for some this begs the question: can ...

Electric car battery life is one of the main concerns for those interested in buying an EV. Most electric cars use lithium-ion batteries – the same as the ones in your laptop or smartphone – and these ...

Electric city cars may not grab headlines like the latest electric SUVs, but they’re still a smart choice for urban driving. With low purchase prices, minimal running costs, and the same tech you’ll ...

We’re starting to see 4x4 electric cars grow in popularity, because their all-wheel drive systems are much easier and more cost-effective to implement than in traditional petrol or diesel vehicles. By ...

Now in its eighth season, Formula E is a single-seater racing series for electric-powered cars. It debuted in 2014 and its seasons run from late autumn to early summer, rather than within a calendar ...

The Volkswagen ID. Buggy electric concept has made its off-road debut, ahead of an appearance at the famous Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance event in Monterey, California. The Volkswagen ID. Buggy is ...

The first-generation Nissan Leaf was, in some ways, the people’s electric car. It made electric cars more accessible for the masses when it launched back in 2011, helping to convince many conventional ...

It’s easy to think that leaving an electric car standing for long periods would require nothing more than plugging it in, locking it and walking away. And you may well get away with that. But if you ...

One of the first things you need to think about when considering an electric car is how you will charge it. As public chargers remain expensive and mostly inconvenient, home wallbox chargers are by ...

Although it's no longer at the technological cutting edge, the CT 200h's low running costs, combined with a luxurious interior, comfortable seats and generous standard kit are all reasons it has ...

The Peugeot e-Legend concept was revealed at the Paris Motor Show in October 2018, featuring a fully electric drivetrain and autonomous technology that could appear on future models. It's inspired by ...