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.
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Electric car tax 2025: UK road tax changes explained and how much EV drivers will pay
Changes to the UK's car tax in April 2025 will have a huge impact on electric car drivers. Here’s all you need…
EV salary sacrifice: What is it and how does it save you money?
We explain what EV salary sacrifice is, how it helps company car drivers cut their tax bill, and how to calculate your…
Christmas traffic: Map reveals the best EV chargers to avoid queues
The quick and convenient alternatives to busy motorway charging hubs this Christmas
The UK’s best public charging network named by drivers
British EV owners have named and shamed the country’s best and worst public charging providers, with Tesla MFG and Fastned coming out…
How new car tax rules will affect anyone leasing an EV
Next year will see major car tax changes for owners of electric cars.
Five money-saving tips for switching to an EV
Today is World EV Day and drivers are being reminded of the massive savings they could make by switching to an electric…
Exclusive: Electric car insurance now cheaper than petrol. And these are the cheapest EVs to insure
We reveal the cheapest and most expensive EVs to insure as average premiums drop below ICE prices
EV efficiency: What does kWh mean and how to calculate an electric car’s economy
Electric cars are becoming more and more common on the UK’s roads, bringing new driving experiences and new terms and concepts for…
EV charging in Europe and the UK: where is cheapest to charge?
The cost of charging an electric car in public remains one of the biggest talking points for EV owners, especially when planning…
The best home electric car chargers, as voted for by drivers
A home charger is one of the best ways of making electric car ownership easier and cheaper.