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Electric and hybrid cars

Compare hybrid and electric car reviews. Our database includes 50 current and 81 discontinued models.

Updated December 2025
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Find the best electric or hybrid vehicle with our buying guide and electric cars reviews. We test a range of hybrid and electric vehicles for performance, safety, comfort and convenience.

On this page

  • Buy the best electric or hybrid car for your lifestyle
  • In-depth car trials
  • What you need to know when buy an electric, hybrid or PHEV
  • Get more for your car
  • Considering other electric vehicles?

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Buy the best electric or hybrid car for your lifestyle

Whether you're looking for a long-range electric or hybrid vehicle for your family or a compact EV for city driving, our test results and buying guide will help you choose the right one.

We’ve tested a range of EVs, PHEVs and hybrid cars to see which perform best, are safest, most practical and comfortable.

Our test includes:

  • Body

  • Cabin

  • Comfort

  • Engine

  • Road behaviour

  • and more.

See results

In-depth car trials

Our car expert spent a week testing each hybrid, EV or PHEV, assessing its performance. Check out the full reviews to find out what they do well and where they fall short.

  • Electric car reviews

    • MG4 Excite 51 review

    • MG4 Essence 64 review

    • MG4 XPOWER review

    • MG ZS EV Long Range review

    • MG ZS EV Essence review

    • Kia EV9 GT-Line review

  • Hybrid car reviews

    • Ford Escape ST-Line X FHEV review

    • Ford Escape ST-Line X PHEV review

    • Kia Niro HEV Earth review

    • Kia Niro PHEV Earth review

    • MG HS Plus EV Essence PHEV review

    • MG3 Hybrid+ Essence review

    • Toyota Corolla Cross Limited Hybrid review

    • Toyota Highlander Limited Hybrid review

    • Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid review

    • Toyota RAV4 PHEV review

    • Toyota Yaris ZR Hybrid review


What you need to know when buy an electric, hybrid or PHEV

Read our car buying guide for EVs or hybrid cars to check out the top questions and features to look for.

We also cover important factors like the different motor types, key safety features, and the insurance costs associated with owning an electric or hybrid car.

Read our electric, hybrid and PHEV car buying guide

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