Plug & Charge simplifies the process of charging an electric car by removing the need to use a smartphone app, an RFID card or contactless payment. The name couldn’t be more appropriate: you simply ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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, ...

Contrary to popular belief, you can tow a trailer or caravan with an electric car. Indeed, figures from What Car? reveal that more than half of the electric cars currently on sale can be used for ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

At the time of writing, Volkswagen sells six fully electric cars in the UK. The latest EV to join the German marque’s expanding range is the ID.7 Tourer. This guide offers a broad overview of what you ...

You’ve heard of walking on sunshine, but did you know that it’s possible to drive on sunshine? OK, not literally – that would be difficult, not to mention dangerous – but sunshine, or more ...

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 ...