At some point, the batteries that power an electric car may need to be replaced. However, if you’ve just bought a new EV, this really isn’t something to worry about. All batteries lose capacity over ...

The cost of energy is never far from the headlines. In Britain and across Europe, electricity prices spiked after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The ‘energy crisis’ has subsided since, although ...

If you haven’t bought one already, you may be considering an electric car. Recent advances in battery technology and greater choice mean EVs have become a realistic proposition for many people. At ...

Miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the electric vehicle equivalent of miles per gallon (mpg) in petrol or diesel cars. In other words, it tells you the distance you can expect your electric car to ...

As part of changes to its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, the UK Government has announced that hybrid cars can continue to be sold brand new until 2035. Although the statement lacked some clarity ...

If you own an electric car, you will want to charge it at home if possible. It’s just so convenient – and usually the cheapest option, too. In fact, unless you’re one of the small number of (pre-2018) ...

These are confusing times in the new car market. Some manufacturers have been delaying the introduction of electric cars, shifting their focus to plug-in hybrids instead. The UK Government has also ...

It is tempting to fully charge the battery in your electric car. After all, you like to leave the house with the battery in your smartphone charged to 100 percent, right? However, while the occasional ...

For years, drivers of non-Tesla electric cars could only stare at Tesla Superchargers with envious eyes. The American brand’s first dedicated charging site opened back in 2012 and its network has ...

There no escaping the fact that charging an EV at home will increase your energy bills. But going electric could still save you money overall.

Along with monthly cost and driving range, charging time is a key issue for anyone considering the switch to an electric car. And there is no way to sugar the pill here: the process does take time.