electric vehicles

As the UK comes ever closer to a, many drivers are starting to ask more questions about electric cars and how they work. After all, it's a major shift to go from a petrol or diesel car to an electric one, which you may have realised if you have already done so, from charging your car rather than filling it up, to getting used to the way your new car drives. Having said this, there is one pervasive question that gets asked the most when it comes to making the switch from fuel to electric: are electric cars automatic or manual? In this guide, we'll run through the answer as well as other key things you need to know.…

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly referred to as road tax, is a mandatory levy attached to most forms of car ownership. But do you need to pay road tax on electric cars in the UK?…

In 2022, there's more focus than ever before on sustainability and taking action to combat the climate crisis. With a view to cut carbon emissions and reach net zero by 2050, many measures are being taken that involve cars and other vehicles. As well as an increasing amount of Low Emissions Zones (LEZ) being put in place around busy city centres like London, Manchester and Edinburgh, certain cars are officially going to be banned. But will hybrid cars be banned in the UK? How might this impact your choices when purchasing a new vehicle? Read on to find out more.…

When you get an electric car, you are no longer reliant on fuel. After all, being liberated from the need to visit a fuel station and pay for fossil fuels not only saves the environment, but it saves you time and money. This is, however, assuming you can charge your car at home. In this article, we talk about how you charge your electric vehicle at home and some of the key benefits of home charging rather than using public charging points for your vehicle.…

In order to charge electric vehicles (EVs), they must be plugged into a charge point. Here in Britain, there are four different places where EV charging typically takes place: at work, at home, at service stations and public locations.…

While once a curiosity, electric vehicles (EVs) are an increasingly popular option for many drivers both here in Britain and abroad. Figures revealed by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that more than half of the UK’s younger drivers are likely to swap to EV within the next 10 years. With the UK Government’s intention to end the sale of diesel and petrol cars by the year 2030 such motorists can be forgiven for wanting to get a head start with an EV experience of their own. We took a closer look at some of the benefits buying an EV can bring, to help you decide if it’s the right ride for you when you need a new car.…

Take a look at the UK’s roads today, and you’ll notice more electric vehicles than ever before. An increase in customer demand, awareness of environmental issues and concessions for electric cars mean that these automobiles have become a familiar sight around the country in next to no time. Incentives such as the Plug-In Car Grant have helped assist more drivers than ever before in owning electric vehicles. The purpose of this guide is to provide an overview of the road tax legislation for electric cars and to highlight the potential savings that electric car drivers could make over the years thanks to government legislation that favours renewable energy over fossil fuels.…

We are entering a new era of motoring and there is an end in sight for the future of petrol and diesel cars. With the date of 2030 firmly fixed as the point when only electric vehicles (EVs) will roll off the production line, it is well worth asking one of the most pertinent questions relating to new car buying. Will electric vehicles buck the usual depreciation trend?…

With the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson (PM) announcing a raft of measures to tackle climate change, he has dubbed this the UK's "green industrial revolution.". A 10 point plan has been unveiled that is set to create new jobs and bring the country's carbon emissions under control.…

A vehicle can be such an essential part of your daily life, but everyone has different primary needs for a vehicle. Whether your focus is more on long-distance commuting or local driving will have a great impact on which fuel type is best for you. So what are your main options, and what do you need to know about each?…