Twenty years ago, it would have been difficult to consider an EV as your everyday car. They were expensive to buy, offered a limited driving range and the charging network was too small to make them a ...

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 ...

We explain the difference between a single-phase and three-phase electricity supply. And what this means for charging an EV at home.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...