Electric cars are similar to combustion-powered cars in some ways, but very different in others. One key difference is an electric car’s regenerative braking system, which uses the electric ...

3:34 EV shoppers have concerns about electric car batteries, but those concerns likely are focused on the wrong thing. We’ll explain how to best preserve your EV’s battery capacity and range.

Dave VanderWerp has spent more than 20 years in the automotive industry, in varied roles from engineering to product consulting, and now leading Car and Driver's vehicle-testing efforts.

There are already over 100 models of electric car available to buy in the UK, and that number is going up all the time. As manufacturers work hard to meet a government mandate requiring 22 per ...

An argument that is routinely put forward to contrast the clean image of electric cars is the pollution behind the manufacturing process of their batteries. There is indeed a range of rare earth ...

Electric cars offer a quiet and smooth driving experience because of their electric motors. Improved battery technology has extended the driving range of electric cars, reducing the need for frequent ...

To get the federal EV tax credit, you have to buy a new and eligible electric car. Here are the currently available eligible vehicles. Here’s what you need to know about the revised electric ...

On the road, it's more complicated. A quick guide to all types of electric-car charging, from Level 1 home charging to Level 3 fast-charging. How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car?

Going on a long journey, or working out where you’d charge an electric car? Use our interactive map to find electric car charging points near you. From installing a home charge point to keeping your ...

Electric cars combine a battery with electric motors to power the car, while hybrids and plug-in hybrids also have a conventional engine. Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are charged via a cable ...

How is it different to towing with a fuel car? Here's our guide to towing with an EV. The rapid development of electric vehicles, their batteries and motors means a number of EVs will now be able ...