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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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Features This is what I learned on an EV trip through France

This is what I learned on an EV trip through France

With summer holidays here, we explain what's involved in taking an electric car to Europe, from how to find chargers to how…

Matt Allan23 Jul 2024
Features The best electric cars for dog owners

The best electric cars for dog owners

Tired of working like a dog to find the best EV for your furry friend? Here's our top 10, from estate cars…

Matt Macconnell17 Jul 2024
Advice Buying a used EV charger – five things you need to know

Buying a used EV charger – five things you need to know

Buying a secondhand EV wallbox could be a great way to save money but what are the dos and don'ts of buying…

Matt Allan11 Jul 2024
Advice Used electric cars: What to consider when buying a secondhand EV

Used electric cars: What to consider when buying a secondhand EV

We share our top tips for buying a used EV - from picking the right model to understanding battery degradation, insurance and…

Matt Allan16 May 2024
Advice Businesses and households warned clock is ticking on these EV charger grants

Businesses and households warned clock is ticking on these EV charger grants

There is now less than a year left for businesses, landlords and private households to claim a number of grants for EV…

Matt Allan3 Apr 2024
Advice How EV drivers could charge for just £130 a year as tariffs drop

How EV drivers could charge for just £130 a year as tariffs drop

Drivers are being urged to switch their energy tariffs to unlock even bigger savings as electricity costs fall.

Matt Allan1 Apr 2024
News The UK’s best and worst supermarkets for EV charging as device numbers soar

The UK’s best and worst supermarkets for EV charging as device numbers soar

The number of supermarkets offering EV charging has soared by 59% in the last year according to new data.

Matt Allan26 Mar 2024
Advice EV expert reveals FIVE ways to avoid queues whilst travelling this Christmas

EV expert reveals FIVE ways to avoid queues whilst travelling this Christmas

As the UK’s roads set get much busier in the run-up to Christmas Eve, Patrick Reich, Director of one of Britain’s largest…

EV Powered20 Dec 2023
Advice REVEALED: UK’s most stolen EVs and how to keep yours safe!

REVEALED: UK’s most stolen EVs and how to keep yours safe!

New data has revealed the ten most stolen EVs in the UK over the last five years, with Nissan Leaf's topping the…

EV Powered19 Sep 2023
Advice EV owners told how to reduce battery deterioration this summer

EV owners told how to reduce battery deterioration this summer

Electric car drivers have been urged to take extra care throughout the summer as the rising temperatures are likely to ruin batteries. 

EV Powered11 Aug 2023