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More Brits are considering electric cars, but their reasons for making the switch are changing. New Carwow data reveals what people are now prioritising most. For years, electric cars have been associated with greener driving. But the reasons British drivers are considering them are changing. As we mark World EV Day (9 September), new Carwow data shows that 38% of consumers are considering an electric car in the first half of 2026, up from 33% last year. That’s the same level recorded in 2019.

Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 84,434 reviews This hatchback is fun to drive and looks great inside. The best part? You can buy a used example through Carwow for less than £12,500. It’s hard to ignore this iconic British hatchback. It’s fun to drive and has retro styling that looks really cool.

Can you really run a diesel car on cooking oil? We explain if you can use vegetable oil in your car, the risks involved and whether there are better alternatives. If you’ve ever looked at the price of diesel and thought there must be a cheaper way to fuel your car, you’ve probably heard of the vegetable oil trick. And while some older diesel cars can be adapted to run on straight vegetable oil (SVO), it’s not as simple as pouring cooking oil into the fuel tank.

Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 84,415 reviews China is making some of the fastest cars in the world right now, and Mat Watson has raced a lot of them on the Carwow drag strip. Here are five of the fastest Chinese cars he’s experienced. There was a time that if you wanted to do a quarter-mile in 12 seconds or less, you had to buy something like a Lamborghini Gallardo.

Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 84,404 reviews Mat Watson has found a cracking deal on a used Lexus RX – a Japanese luxury SUV with a great hybrid engine. Here’s why he thinks you should consider this car. If you’re thinking of buying a posh SUV, you’re probably looking at something German.

Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 84,404 reviews This is the all-new Dacia Spring, a small electric car which shares parts with the excellent Renault Twingo. Patrik Chen, online editor for Carwow Germany, has been to see the car in person. Here are his first impressions. The Dacia Spring is the cheapest electric car you can buy in the UK, with prices starting from less than £12,000.

Which is better in the electric car vs petrol car debate? This handy guide explores the pros and cons of each to help you choose the best option for your needs. With changing legislation, advances in technology and questions about long-term costs, choosing between an electric car and a petrol car can be confusing. From running costs and practicality to performance and environmental impact, there are several factors to consider before deciding which option is right for you.

Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 84,360 reviews This is the new Audi A2 e-tron, and it’s an electric car which replaces both the A1 and the Q2. Mat Watson has been to look around the car to see how it stacks up to its competitors. Audi has just revived the A2 as a new, entry-level electric car.

Electric cars have been around in the UK long enough now for some used bargains to start hitting the market, and you can now get behind the wheel of an EV for well under £10,000. But should you? To help you decide if a £10,000 electric car is right for you, I’m going to compare the total cost of ownership of a used Renault Zoe with a comparable petrol model: the Renault Clio.

Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 84,303 reviews The Tesla Model 3 was the UK’s best-selling electric car in August 2026, but what exactly makes it so popular? Sales of electric cars rose by 28% in August 2026 compared to last year, and the Tesla Model 3 was the most popular EV by some margin.