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Electric cars - everything you need to know
Whether you’re considering going electric or just want to know more, read our range of helpful guides.
Pros and cons of electric cars
Helping you to decide on whether an electric car is right for you.
How to charge an electric car
Learn all about charging an electric car, including how charge points work, which cables & connectors you’ll need, and understanding times and costs.
Read more about chargingBuying a used electric car
Not sure if you should buy a used electric car? Here’s everything you need to know.
Read the guideCheapest new electric cars
Find out the top 10 cheapest electric cars you can buy today.
Read the guideMaintaining an electric car
Your guide to maintenance and servicing when it comes to electric cars.
Read the guide10 electric cars with best range
Range anxiety? Here are the electric cars you need to know about.
Read the guideCars that don’t break the bank
Getting behind the wheel of a safe, reliable and enjoyable car doesn't need to cost a fortune.
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Find the right car for your budget
Looking for a smaller price tag, good value, or lower running costs? We’ve got tips and tools to help you find the best car for your budget.
Explore our budget tipsManage your budget
We’re sharing our top tips for keeping car-related costs down, before and after you buy.
Read our budget tipsFind cars under £5,000
Whether you’re looking for your first car or one to nip to the shops in, we’ve got you covered.
Find a budget-friendly car13 ways to save money and fuel
Check out our ideas to save you time and money with eco-friendly driving habits.
More saving tipsFind out what you can afford
Use our finance calculator to work out how much you can afford each month and how finance works.
Try our finance calculatorFancy tech and useful gadgets
From remote self-parking to wireless smartphone integration, here's all the latest and best in-car tech.
The 8 most amazing car tech features
Our pick of the most surprise-and-delight in-car technology available today.
Parking problems, be gone!
Parking can be a pain at the best of times, but if you have an energetic dog, lively passengers or a load of bags blocking your view, a rear-view camera can come in handy.
Search cars with camerasThe Auto Trader best tech brand winner is…?
See which carmaker won our award for the best tech on the market!
Read more hereEverything you need to know about Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay is a wonderful bit of infotainment tech. Here's how it works.
Find out more about Apple CarPlayWhat's an Ora Funky Cat?
The Funky Cat is full of clever tech, including a facial recognition safety feature.
More on the Ora Funky CatThe best in-car infotainment systems
Not all in-car touchscreens are equal. Here are the best ones on the market.
More on touchscreensCars with room to grow
Need a car with a bit of extra room for your shopping, kids, plants or pets? We’ve got you covered.
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What really matters to your family?Use our keyword search to find the perfect car to suit your life.
We’re gunna need a bigger boot!
Most of our cars include information about boot space and handy suitcase size guide, use the filter on our advanced search.
Search for cars with large boot spaceBest family cars 2023
Find out what to look for in a family car and our top picks for families in 2022.
More about family carsA place for your pooch
Dogs need plenty of space to roll around and good suspension. Check out our recommendations.
Find a dog-friendly carFinding a seven-seater vehicle
It can be a little trickier to find a car if you need more than five-seats, but we're here to help.
Search for seven-seatersBest family SUVs and crossovers
A high-riding SUV makes a great family car. Here are our favourites, including electric options.
Read about the best family SUVsCheck out our articles, reviews and advice or tweet us @AutoTrader_UK
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