Everything about electric and hybrid cars

News, breakdown fixes, maintenance tips and honest comparisons to help you drive electric with confidence.

• Ferrari Luce: the first electric Ferrari is already sold out for 2027

  830 kW, four motors, 530 km of range and an interior designed with Jony Ive: the Ferrari Luce, the brand's first electric car, has sold out its 2026 production and, according to Reuters, its 2027 production too. Specifications, price and what it means for the electric car market.

• Electric car market 2026: one in four new cars sold worldwide is electric

  9.4 million electric vehicles sold in six months, over half of the Chinese market, record sales for BYD: the latest figures show a fast but very uneven electric transition across the world. Analysis country by country.

• Euro 7: what the new standard changes for electric and hybrid cars

  The Euro 7 standard comes into force for new car models at the end of November 2026. For the first time, it regulates brake particles and battery durability. Here is what it means for electric and hybrid cars.

• 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.

• Electric car range drops in winter: normal or a battery problem?

  As soon as temperatures fall, your electric car loses range and charges more slowly. In most cases, this is perfectly normal. Here is why, how to limit the loss and the signs that should alert you.

• Charging an electric car at home: socket, wallbox, costs and safety

  Most electric car owners charge at home. Standard socket or wallbox, charging times, costs and safety rules: everything you need to know to charge safely and cheaply.

• 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.

• Solid-state batteries: what they will really change for electric cars

  Faster charging, more range, better safety: solid-state batteries are often presented as the next revolution for EVs. Here is where the technology really stands and what drivers can expect.

• Dead 12V battery: the most common breakdown on hybrid and electric cars

  Your hybrid or electric car refuses to start even though the main battery is charged? The small 12V battery is very often to blame. Symptoms, causes and solutions.

• 10 habits to extend the life of your electric car battery

  The battery is the most valuable part of an electric car. These ten simple charging and driving habits help preserve its capacity for many years.