Advice
Practical, plain-English EV advice for drivers at every stage – whether you’re weighing up your first electric car or optimising the one on your driveway. Our guides cover the questions we’re asked most: what home charging really costs, how to use the public network without the headaches, whether a used EV makes sense, and what tax and policy changes mean for your wallet.
Everything here is written by the same expert team behind our electric car reviews, drawing on thousands of miles of real-world EV driving rather than manufacturer claims. Start with our buying guides for specific models, or dive into the fundamentals like vehicle-to-grid technology and charging explained.
For today’s headlines and policy developments as they break, head to our news section.
Advice
Used Nissan Leaf review and buying guide
The first-gen Nissan LEAF is a landmark EV and can be a good starter car for those interested in making the switch…
Best electric tow car 2025: The EVs with the greatest towing capacity
From Kia and Porsche to Audi and Tesla, these are the best electric cars for towing a trailer or caravan currently on…
How to save money on EV charging at home and in public
Our top tips for cutting EV running costs at home and on longer journeys - from smart tariffs to tracking down special…
Best electric cars under £40,000: Top EVs to avoid new UK car tax
After tax changes added hundreds a year to EV running costs, we count down the best new electric cars to avoid the…
Used Tesla Model 3 review and buying guide
Despite Elon Musk's political affiliations, the used Tesla Model 3 remains a sensible and reasonably-priced choice on the second hand EV market.
EV dictionary: A beginner’s guide to electric car terms and their meanings
Can't tell your kWh from your CCS or an HEV from a heat pump? Let our comprehensive guide clear up the confusion…
These EV driving hacks will make your Easter road-trip truly egg-cellent
The upcoming Easter bank holiday will see 19 million Easter road-trips carried out across UK roads, according to the latest figures provided…
The best and cheapest home tariffs for EV drivers in 2025
We explore the benefits of a dedicated home charging energy tariff, what peak, off-peak and dynamic rates are, and how much drivers…
Used BMW i3 review and buying guide
Everything you need to know about buying a used BMW i3, from model history and price to reliability and the best model…
Electric car insurance: These are the cheapest electric cars to insure, from Fiat to Volkswagen
New insurance data has revealed the EVs with the cheapest insurance premiums and those that cost the most to cover.