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 ...

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 ...

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 motorbikes are way behind electric cars in both technology and take-up – we’re talking big bikes here, not mopeds and seated scooters, which are very different. Why? Because motorcyclists ...

Electric SUVs may be all the rage at the moment, but there’s still a place for the humble electric city car. These small-scale machines offer appealing purchase prices, minimal running costs and ...

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 ...

Before you buy a new family car, think about what are the most important aspects. Chances are you’ve come up with some combination of practicality, comfort and low running costs – and we reckon one of ...

Like the Nissan Leaf, the BMW i3 was designed from the outset to be an electric car, not developed from what was originally a combustion-engined model. It was initially offered in pure-electric and ...

Will my electric car work in the winter?! There are a number of common myths surrounding electric cars – most of which don't hold an ounce of truth. Like how taking one through a car wash can end in ...

When it comes to off-road bikes, battery-electric machines have several big advantages. Range isn’t such a problem on the dirt, as generally off-road bikes aren't used for more than about 30 minutes ...

The Volkswagen Golf has been a family favourite since 1974, and has become famous for being understated to look at, but with all the latest technology and impressive engineering under the skin. The ...

The A3 itself is based on the well established Volkswagen Golf, and the e-tron version replaced the usual petrol or diesel engines with a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine and electric motor that ...