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 ...

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 ...

The official range figure was probably one of the first things you looked at before deciding to buy your electric car. It’s no surprise; knowing how far your car can go on a full charge will provide ...

The UK’s forthcoming ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars means that, for many of us, the future will be electric. When it comes to driving, you may not notice much difference. Many EVs look ...

Porsche sells two of the most impressive electric cars available in the UK: the Taycan and the new Macan Electric SUV. This guide offers a broad overview of what you need to know about buying a ...

Tesla is undoubtedly the most famous electric car company in the world, with the now-ubiquitous Model 3 one of the most popular EVs of the past decade. This is a broad overview of what you need to ...

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, ...

For decades, diesel engines have dominated the world of vans. In the UK Government’s most recent van usage survey, published in 2021, a massive 97 percent of all vans were powered by diesel. Only 2.7 ...

Mild hybrid cars are surprisingly popular in the UK. According to figures from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), the Ford Puma was the most popular new car sold in 2024: a ...

Most electric cars are essentially automatic. This means there is no need for the driver to change gear. You simply engage D (for Drive), press the accelerator pedal and let the car do the work.

Flick through the brochure for a new electric car and you might notice the availability of a heat pump, either as an option or a standard feature. But what is a heat pump and, if it’s an option, ...

Let’s start with the bad news: electric cars are no longer exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED – better known as road tax). From April 2025, the UK Government decided to, in its words: ‘equalise the ...