Reviews & Comparisons

Buying advice, recommendations and head-to-head vehicle comparisons.

• Buying a used electric car: how to check the battery

  A used electric car can be an excellent deal, provided its battery is in good health. Here are the checks to carry out and the questions to ask before you buy.

• Plug-in hybrid or full electric: which one should you choose?

  A plug-in hybrid reassures with its petrol engine, an electric car promises lower running costs. We compare usage, costs and constraints to help you make the right choice.

• Mild hybrid, full hybrid, plug-in, electric: the differences explained

  MHEV, HEV, PHEV, EREV, BEV: car brochures are full of acronyms. Here is a clear comparison of each technology, how it works and who it suits best.