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 driversHere are five future battery technologies that you should be aware ofFrom revolutionary cell chemistries to wireless charging, these are the most promising developments..Shafiq Abidin, Sat Nov 08 2025What is vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging, and how does it work?V2L is a growing trend among manufacturers, and could prove a useful feature for some electric car o..Shafiq Abidin, Fri Nov 07 2025What is a mild hybrid electric car (MHEV) and should you buy one?Mild hybrid is a popular type of fuel technology, but how does it work, and is it different to full..Shafiq Abidin, Wed Oct 16 2024What is vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging and can it save me money?V2G could help you save money and make the most of your EV’s capabilities; but is it worth the inves..Shafiq Abidin, Wed Oct 15 2025EV chargepoint grant – everything you need to knowYou can save up to £350 on the cost of a home electric car charger through the Office for Zero-Emiss..Jack Mortimer, Mon Aug 04 2025The 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 2024How to charge an electric carYou’ve bought your new electric car, but how do you charge it? Our guide explains how, where and whe..Stuart Milne, Fri Aug 25 2023Stylish new look for Lexus ES as it goes electric for the first timeThe Lexus ES will rival the BMW i5 as it goes electric for the first time – and will be more upmarke..Stuart Milne, Wed Apr 16 2025ZEV mandate: 28% of new cars must be electric this yearThe Zero-Emission Mandate requires all UK car manufacturers to meet targets for new electric car sal..George Hill, Thu Jan 04 2024Should you buy an ex-Motability car? An ex-Motability vehicle can make a great choice for the used-car buyer. Here’s why – and how you ca..Claire Evans, Wed Apr 02 2025InstaVolt opens UK’s largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub Winchester Superhub has 44 ultra-rapid 160kW chargers capable of providing 20-minute charges for com..Claire Evans, Fri Mar 21 2025New 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 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 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 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 2021What is a plug-in hybrid and should you buy one?These models can be a great first step into the world of electrified cars and have the potential to..Claire Evans, Wed Jun 01 2016Top 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 202212page1of 2
