One of the next big things when it comes to electric cars is Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology. You might have seen it mentioned a few times before and you may have also seen a vehicle-to-load charging...
We all know by now that a lot of things can affect the range you get out of an electric car. Quite a few of these are things that affect the economy in a combustion-engined...
With Volvo C40 Recharge, the internationally revered Swedish brand has finally entered the full-electric vehicle segment. Based on the XC40 platform, the C40 is as safe and practical as the former car that is powered...
The successor to the not-so-successful Citroën C4, Citroën, the French Automotive giant, has brought a new compact electric hatchback into the market. Based on the same platform as its predecessor, the e-C4 is full Electric!...
One of the most significant drawbacks of electric vehicles is their price, expensive maintenance, and high-tech approach. It seems that all EVs are intended for people obsessed with technology, big infotainment systems, and autonomous driving....
It has been well over 20 years since the first mass-produced hybrid vehicles hit the market. Toyota's Prius success helped to spur other carmakers to invest more in the development of improved range electric vehicles...
Speciality blogs are a great place to find useful information on interests and keep up with the latest news. Many general car blogs feature content on a wide variety of niches in the motoring world,...
Most people will have noticed the very considerable drop in car use since the start of the current national crisis. Thankfully, the majority of folk have accepted the rules set upon them and are acting...
The pace of change in our automotive lives has been extraordinary and it is by no means over yet. For example, imagine being able to charge an electric vehicle wirelessly while driving, without having to...
Electric vehicles come in all shapes and sizes and most car makers now offer at least one in their range. More recently, as the technology matures and people begin to really buy into it, more...
Like herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically across the plain, the Sport Utility Vehicle has dominated the car scene for some considerable time and sales show no sign of abating. The entire population of the world...
We all know that Tesla cars are at the forefront of the electric revolution thanks largely to the work done on battery technology by their eccentric leader Elon Musk. Nobody has done more to further...
Electric cars are slowly evolving and, over time, as car buyers get used to the idea, sales of new vehicles have steadily grown. EV’s are easy to drive and the latest new battery technology continues...
Previously, Electric Cars were the talk of the town because of particularly two reasons. Firstly, the electric vehicles are really costly as compared to a normal car and therefore, it was a privilege to have...
This is the question most people eyeing to buy a new car ask and thankfully the answer is YES.Electric cars have grabbed the interests of consumers since they’ve been commercialised but it’s their high price...
Of course! There’s no such thing as free lunch, though the amount you pay is pretty negligible. All cars need fuels to keep going and though we are familiar with the measurement unit (gallon) of...
Electric Vehicles come with an additional cost of installing EV charging stations at home. Charging an EV is extremely simple; all you have to do is to plug-in your vehicle at night and it will...
It's 2019 and the concerns about saving the planet have spread across all niches including cars. Electric cars by being zero-emission offer one of the greatest services to the mother earth, however, the stigmas are...
One of the critical specifications of an electric car is its range – the distance it can travel on a single charge. Sufficient operating range has been a concern of all EV users as nobody...
There are numerous reasons for believing that electric cars are the vehicles of the future. They offer many benefits, such as being cheaper to run and kinder to the planet. Yet, many people still aren’t...
The future of the electric car market is a subject that has attracted a huge amount of interest in recent time. With more and more drivers opting for this clean approach, it is becoming easier...
With the incredible growth in the electric car market lately, it is a good time to wonder when we can expect these environmentally friendly vehicles to dominate our roads. The Current Situation At the time...
There is no doubt that electric cars are going to be big news in the future. According to figures from the International Agency, the global total of just over 3 million electric cars on the...
More and more automakers are manufacturing and selling electric cars but for EVs public charging stations aren’t as readily available as regular petrol/gasoline stations are. This makes the consumers curious and they question whether there’s...
Charging an electric vehicle sounds as simple as you just have to plug in the vehicle and you’re done, but it’s easier said than done. Filling up fuel in a regular car is way easier...
Are you the proud owner of a brand-new green machine? Switching to an EV is increasingly popular in the UK, with an estimated 660,000 electric cars on the road in the UK and 445,000 plug-in...
If you are new to the world of BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles), you can be forgiven for finding it all a bit complicated. How do you know if you need a Type 2, 3-pin charging...
Bidirectional charging is the future of electric vehicles and offers the ability to supply electricity from the EV battery to a power grid or another EV, paving the way for you to earn extra income...
The popularity of electric cars among UK citizens is increasing. There are 250k+ electric cars and more than half a million hybrid cars in the UK. This requires an effective electric car charging infrastructure that...
There is no doubt that electric vehicles are the future. As more and more hybrid and fully electric cars are sold and plans to phase out new combustion-engine vehicles should conclude in 2035, the electric...
Did you know that rising sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are one of the most important trends in the automotive industry today? On a global scale, more than 6.75 million battery-powered cars were sold in 2021 alone....
When deciding to purchase an electric vehicle, one of the first concerns is the charging procedure. How do you charge an EV, how long does it takes, and where you do it. Don’t worry, charging...
Smart charging allows for more efficient and cost-effective management of how electric vehicles (EVs) are charged when connected to the grid. It enables the communication between the charger, the car, the vehicle owner, and the...
Electric vehicle (EV) charging cables are often vulnerable to damage. This is mainly thanks to the frequent handling they have to suffer. For those that use their EVs daily, it is even possible to have...
Having to buy a used EV charging cable is not something many people think about. When buying a new EV you will be supplied with a suitable charging cable as part of the purchase. However,...
While electric cars may seem to be the wave of the future, there is a rich and long history behind how they came about. Starting in the 1800s, there is a great deal of innovation,...
Home charging stations have become increasingly common as more people opt to upgrade to electric vehicles (EV). By charging their EVs at home, people can avoid needing to stop at public charging stations. It is...
For most electric vehicle (EV) owners, home charging is highly convenient. They can simply plug in when they get home, set the start charging time for when off-peak power rates apply and have a fully...
As people have become more environmentally conscious and demonstrated a willingness to adapt to new trends, electric vehicle (EV) ownership has risen stratospherically. By 2022, there were over 663,700 plug-in vehicles on UK roads, according...
Cost has been a huge factor in helping drive the sales of the EV (electric vehicle) market. Alongside the much more reasonably priced varieties of electric vehicles now available, running costs are also significantly cheaper...
5 Inexpensive Ways to add up to your EV Charging Cable’s Life Electric vehicle (EV) charging is an essential aspect of EV ownership. Your charging cable is the lifeline of your vehicle. It requires some nominal basic tending retain its quality. If neglected, the cable might degrade, eventually resulting...
The electric car is seen as the solution to achieving a cleaner and greener automotive world; less pollution and less noise. This sounds like a plan and many more people are taking up the option...
Electric car technology is going from strength to strength and it seems like almost every day something new comes along. It is to be expected that the science of EV's will continue and, as long...
This is Great Britain, a country that is known to experience rain once in a while. Listen closely and from time to time, someone will say, 'Looks like rain again' and they are probably right....
If you have, or are switching over to, an electric vehicle (EV), accessing the cheapest kilowatt hour (kWh) will be a high priority. But how can the big energy suppliers help with this? Can Octopus...
We're pleased to introduce you to a new tool that calculates how much it will cost to charge an electric car. Just enter the details of your electric car and your home charging costs per...
Plans to tackle air pollution have made countries take drastic steps and one such step is the proposed ban on all petrol and diesel cars in the future. The British government in 2017 announced to...
This is a very subjective question and the answer varies with the personal circumstances of the user, model of the electric car and capacity of the battery. Plug-in Hybrids: Plug-in Hybrids or PHEVs offer quite...
If you have privately bought electric car, then it would be exempted from Vehicle Excise Duty but in case your employer has provided you a car for private use then you would have to pay...
If you own an electric vehicle then you may already be aware of the fact that electric car charging cable cost could be quite expensive. One of the most expensive chargers that is available in...
There is no doubt that there will be a greater and greater number of EV charging units dotted around all over the place as society makes the necessary transition to hybrid and electric vehicles. If...
In the outgoing world of fossil-fuelled cars, drivers hoping to save some money seek out the most fuel efficient motors to gain the most miles per gallon. Similarly, those same motorists will check out their...
Any home owner who has the added benefit of a garage, a driveway or some hard-standing knows that owning and charging an electric vehicle is straightforward. The trouble is, not all of us can, or...
It is clear that electric cars have now come of age and have the battery range to accommodate the travelling needs of most of the UK population. The next couple of years will see a...
Getting behind the wheel of an electric car for the first time is a thrilling moment in anyone’s life. This is a simple way of switching to a greener, more environmentally friendly lifestyle that makes...
People's interest in electric vehicles is picking up pace, but still, EVs are in small proportion as compared to conventional cars and so are their charging stations. EV charging points aren’t as abundant as standard...
With electric vehicle (EV) sales continually increasing over the last decade and the government offering grants to promote the uptake of low emission cars, there are growing work opportunities in the field.In order for an...
There is nothing new about cars; they have been with us for almost 140 years. Usually then, any new technology that advances, say, benefits to the environment or safety or economy are generally accepted with...
There are great debates all over the internet about the cost of running and purchase price of Electric Car. It is in fact true that the purchasing price of an Electric Car is a bit...
The Tesla Model S, an electric vehicle, recently became the fastest accelerating car in the world. In addition to Tesla vehicles, other EVs have definitely been making rounds for their ease of use and innovative...
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