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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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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 ...

There are many reasons why you might rent an electric car. Maybe it’s an opportunity to see what living with an EV is like before you splash the cash. Or perhaps you already own an electric car and ...

Read any electric car review – we have plenty on our sister Motoring Research website – and you will see measurements quoted using both kW and kWh. So, what do these values mean and why are they ...

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 ...

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 ...