HomeElectric car adviceElectric car adviceLatestAll latest articlesNew car comparison testsUsed car comparison testsApproved used car schemesFirst drivesLong term reviewsReader Test TeamReal MPGIndustry newsBest ofAll Best of articlesTop 10sCar comparisonsBest dealsBest city carsBest small carsBest small SUVsBest family carsBest large SUVsBest luxury SUVsBest estatesBest MPVsBest electric carsBest hybrid carsBest convertiblesBest coupesBest hot hatchesBest luxury carsBest sports carsAdviceAll What Car? adviceBuying a new carSelling your carOwning and running your carCar finance advice and guidesRejecting a faulty carBuying a used carReliabilityVan news and adviceNew driversWhat is a mild hybrid car and should you buy one?Many cars have mild-hybrid engines, but how does the tech work and how are they different to hybrids..Claire Evans, Wed Oct 16 2024New Nissan tech could half the cost of chargingNissan owners will be able to power homes from their EVs, or sell power back to the gridStuart Milne, Thu Oct 10 2024The fastest charging electric cars in the UKThese are the official maximum charging speeds in kW of all the electric cars available in the UK, r..James Tute, Tue Oct 01 2024What is an electric car heat pump and how does it work?A battery heat pump could make a big difference to your electric car’s range and efficiency. Here we..George Hill, Sat Sep 28 2024How to drive an EV a long distanceWhen covering big miles in an electric car, is it actually quicker to make shorter, more frequent ch..Neil Winn, Sun Jul 28 2024Can I charge an electric car for free?If you’re prepared to track them down, there are still chargers that will let you top up your electr..Stuart Milne, Wed Feb 14 2024ZEV mandate: 22% of new cars must be electric this yearNew legislation has just come into force requiring all UK car manufacturers to meet targets for new..George Hill, Thu Jan 04 2024Electric vehicle charging stations: the complete guide Filling up the batteries of your EV using a public charger is simple, but can require more forward p..Claire Evans, Mon Sep 11 2023How to charge an electric carYou can charge an electric car at home, at work or using a public charging point. But what’s involve..Steve Huntingford, Fri Aug 25 2023Do electric cars make a noise? Electric cars are ultra-quiet at low speeds, so should they emit an artificial noise to warn cyclist..Claire Evans, Tue Sep 01 2020Is now the right time to buy an electric car? We can help you decideIf you’re thinking of replacing a petrol or diesel with a pure electric car, we have all the informa..Claire Evans, Tue Feb 02 2021Top tips on running an electric carFollowing a few simple rules can improve the efficiency of your electric car and prolong the life of..George Hill, Sun Jun 05 2022Electric vehicle home charging scheme changes in 2022: What do I need to know?The eligibility rules for grants to help pay for electric car home charger installation are changing..Charlie Martin, Wed Oct 13 2021Electric car maintenance: top 5 tips for ownersElectric cars may be very different to traditional petrol and diesel models, but there’s still plent..Claire Evans, Mon Oct 11 2021Electric cars: can you use public chargers without a smartphone?If you own an electric car but not a smartphone, and don’t want to buy one to access public charging..Claire Evans, Thu Aug 19 2021Which pure electric vehicles can tow and take a roof rack? A reader wants an electric car, but wonders if there are any that she can use to can tow a bike trai..Claire Evans, Tue Nov 24 2020Will electric vehicles suffer serious loss of range in the winter? The ban on new petrol and diesel cars gives a reader cause for concern about electric vehicle range..Claire Evans, Mon Nov 23 2020Should I still buy my new electric car? A reader has waited nearly a year for a new Kia e-Niro. Should he grab it with both hands or hold ba..Claire Evans, Thu Jul 02 2020Electric and hybrid cars explainedEverything you wanted to know about hybrid, fully electric and fuel cell cars, but were afraid to as..Claire Evans, Fri Oct 12 2018Are electric cars more expensive to insure?Insurance experts say electric cars can attract higher premiums – but they are coming downJim Holder, Fri Oct 12 201812page1of 2
