I did a 250-mile, 7-hour trip in my diesel car. How would an electric car have coped?

Last bank holiday Monday, I travelled the 260 miles from Edinburgh to the North Midlands in my diesel Hyundai. I still had enough fuel for another 250 miles, but the journey took seven hours instead of...

Would I be better with a diesel or an EV if I do a lot of miles?

What might be the better (used) purchase, an Audi Q7 diesel or a Q7 e-tron? I do mainly motorway journeys but with some town and non-motorway driving. Assume around 12,000 miles a year on the motorway...

Could an electric car manage a 160-mile roundtrip without stopping to charge?

I'm a volunteer driver taking people for treatment. The total round trip is 160 miles, but there's no changing point at this hospital. Is it possible to get an EV that will do this trip in the Scottish...

Can you recommend a large car to replace my Discovery 3?

I currently drive a Land Rover Discovery 3 (2004), which I'm looking to replace. I need something with a big boot for 2 large dogs and capable of towing a caravan. I love my Discovery not only for its...

We do mostly short trips with some caravan holidays. Would a diesel hybrid suit our needs?

At the moment we have a 180,000 mile diesel Volkswagen Golf for the short runs we do and a 60,000 mile diesel Honda Civic Tourer for the long runs and caravan trips. Every year, we do four caravan (1300kg)...

Should I buy an electric car if I don't have a home charger?

I'm looking to sell on my current car soon and that leaves me in a strange situation. I want a practical, comfortable and interesting car, but I'm also not wanting to destroy the planet and want cheaper...

We have to choose a company car. Would you go diesel or electric?

My wife has to choose a company car - a Mercedes-Benz A-Class 180d Sport or a Kia E-Niro. Interior and luggage space is not a consideration. She has not driven either and claims not to care much about...

Is buying an electric car for commuting realistic at the moment?

My daily commute is a 180-mile round trip on a variety of motorway sections, roundabout filled dual carriage ways and B roads. I currently drive a 2009 Citroen C5 diesel automatic. Tax is a whacking £350...

Should I keep or swap my diesel car for an electric model?

The lease on my Mercedes-Benz GLC is up in a few months and I’m tempted to buy it at £23,000 with only 30,000 on the clock. Before, it would still be worth something in another three years time. But given...

Should I replace my diesel car with a hybrid or electric vehicle and, if so, which one?

I own a Skoda Yeti diesel, which I have used for towing a caravan for the past six years. Due to our advancing years, we have decided to give up caravanning and no longer need a diesel car. We will probably...