Every new electric car is supplied with a cable – sometimes referred to as a ‘ granny cable ‘ – that is designed for a domestic plug socket. So the short answer to this question is yes – you can ...

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 ...

When questioned, nearly all British drivers overestimated the number of breakdowns caused by electric vehicles running out of battery charge. In fact, a staggering 99 percent of the drivers surveyed ...

Most houses in the UK use a single-phase electricity supply. This means a maximum charging rate for electric cars of 7kW. Apart from private homes, however, much of this country is served by a ...

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 ...

The EV sceptics will shake their heads, but you want a used electric car there has never been a better time to buy one. The vast increase in EV sales in recent years means a huge selection of ...

You may have seen news of changes to the UK Government’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate. Among other things, this will allow hybrid cars to remain on sale until 2035. After that, only electric ...

Skoda currently offers three fully electric cars for sale in the UK: the Elroq, Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe. This short guide offers a broad overview of what you need to know about buying an electric Skoda ...

With global sales of 4.27 million cars in 2024, China’s BYD – it stands for ‘Build Your Dreams’ – is the third largest automotive brand in the world. It’s also become a big player in the UK, ...

Range is one of the major considerations when buying an electric car. Knowing how far you can drive on a full charge may ease any lingering ‘range anxiety’ you have. All new electric cars have an ...

All cars, whether electric, petrol, diesel or hybrid, are most efficient when driven at a steady speed. Conserving energy is all about having a light right foot. Press hard on the accelerator pedal ...

The Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) was a financial incentive offered by the UK government to encourage people to buy electric cars. It was available for several years, but the amount of money offered was ...