The 10 best electric cars to buy in 2021
Ahead of a ban on fossil-fuelled cars by 2030, here's the pick of the EVs you can buy now in terms of range, efficiency and desirability
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Electric car owners face struggle to find public charging points
More than 100 councils have no plans to install any new electric car chargers by 2025
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How a pop star helped inspire Norway's electric car revolution
The country is on track to phase out combustion engines five years ahead of the UK, and has lessons for Britain to learn
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Is the Peugeot e-208 the car to finally convince you that electric is the way to go?
The French firm believes electric car driving is becoming normal so it offers batteries in familiar models. Might the electric 208 sway you?
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Hidden emissions from plug-in hybrid cars could mean Germany misses climate targets, study finds
Study’s authors called for German government subsidies and tax incentives to be reviewed
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Honest John: what’s the best small electric car for urban drivers?
Our 'agony uncle' advises on the finest EVs available. Plus: should engine oil be dirty straight after it's been changed during a service?
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Green spending must double to meet emissions targets, report warns
The Government has committed the UK to a 68 per cent emissions cut by 2030 compared to 1990 levels
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New car sales set for worst year in four decades as demand collapses
Latest official data points to an unprecedented annual drop of 750,000 vehicles
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Battery gigafactory energises the frozen north
Northvolt is forging ahead with Europe's first gigafactory Skelleftea, 125 miles south of the Arctic circle
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E review: this electric family car (just about) lives up to its famous name
Its first purpose-built EV carries the weight of Ford's illustrious Mustang badge. How will it fare in an increasingly competitive market?
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Apple adds $102bn to its market value on back of self-driving car plans
Apple gained as much as 4.9pc on Tuesday. Its session high would represent a record close for the stock.
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Volkswagen ID.3 review: move over Golf, this electric family hatchback is the VW of choice
Desirable and efficient, this compact electric family car is even relatively affordable. When EVs are this good, who needs petrol or diesel?
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Apple reportedly plans production of electric car with 'breakthrough battery' in 2024
iPhone maker said to have made breakthrough in battery technology
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Motorists in self-driving cars will not be legally liable for accidents
The Law Commission proposes the responsibility would fall on the developer or manufacturer of the vehicle
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Nissan picks Japan over Sunderland for new SUV
In the wake of repeated warnings over Brexit, the car maker plans to build its new Ariya electric vehicle in Japan
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State backing for electric car raw materials 'embarrassing', says Cornish boss
Jeremy Wrathall says not enough backing is coming from the Government to make the most out of Britain's natural resources
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Is electric or petrol best for your family hatchback? The Citroën C4 aims to please everyone
We test petrol and EV versions of the new family hatchback to work out some ground rules in the “electric versus everything else'' debate
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Sono Motors Sion: the electric car that charges itself edges nearer production
Is this the battery vehicle we’ve been waiting for? Engineered in Germany and built in Sweden, this five-seater arrives in 2022 for £22,500
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Honest John: should I buy an electric car or another hybrid?
Our consumer champion advises on the most appropriate motive power for low-mileage drivers. Plus: why hydrogen fuel cells aren't more common
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Britishvolt to build UK's first electric car battery 'gigafactory' in Blyth
Construction will begin next year with the £2.6bn factory due to start churning out lithium-ion batteries by the end of 2023
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Watch: How clean are electric cars?
‘Zero emissions’ is a bold claim. We examine the environmental impact of EVs
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Which is the best electric supermini? Peugeot e-208 vs Vauxhall Corsa-e
These are among the best in a competitive (and rapidly growing) class. In many respects they're similar but they have different characters
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Citroën Ami review: this tiny plastic electric car could catch on as no-frills urban transport
Cheap to buy or rent and basic in the extreme, this cheeky French mobility solution could be ideal for the young – and the young at heart
