Electric and hybrid cars
We tested 71 electric and hybrid cars on practicality, safety and performance. Find the right vehicle for your needs with our test results and buying guide. Our results are from independent testing in Europe. Some models (such as the BYD Atto 3) are not available in Europe, so aren’t included in our results.
Each vehicle undergoes a comprehensive evaluation with over 300 specific assessments performed on them. Our testing considers practicality, safety and how easy a car is to live with, not entirely on performance and handling (though we still look at that too).
Our overall score is made up of five categories. Each category includes a large number of assessments, but we’ve listed the main ones below.
Body
- Workmanship
- Assessment of all the components and if they add to usability
- All-round visibility
- Boot assessment
- Ease of entry/exit
Cabin
- Takes into account the multimedia display and usability
- Driver controls
- Space in front and rear
- Storage
Comfort
- Suspension
- City/urban driving comfort
- Seat comfort
- Cabin noise
- Aircon/heater performance
Engine
- Overtaking
- Acceleration
- Smoothness
- Transmission
Road behaviour
- Stability
- Avoidance
- Steering
- Brakes
Our car test results are drawn from our European partners who perform independent testing on vehicles in Germany.
We've tested 71 electric and hybrid cars.
Find the right one for you.
