What’s the best way to store a car for winter?
There are various important things to do before you store a car for winter. Some are non-negotiables; some are optional. Here we take you through them in order of importance.…
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How much does EV battery replacement cost if they fail?
One of the biggest concerns among electric and hybrid vehicle buyers – particularly those of used motors – is whether battery replacement is possible if the cells start to lose…
How much do EV charging times differ and how long does EV charging take?
It’s a very valid question and one that confuses a lot of people. That’s because there are many variables. Unlike filling a car with petrol or diesel, it doesn’t just…
What can I do to preserve EV battery life?
Rather than meaning extending the range of an electric vehicle (EV), our reader is talking about preserving the lifetime of the battery. And although we don’t think you should have…
Does charging extra electrical accessories like sat navs shorten battery life?
One of the weak links of a regular combustion engine car is the battery. These days we all want more electronic equipment. Whether that’s sat navs, charging mobile phones or…
What summer car checks should I do before going on holiday?
For many of us, the summer holiday gives our car the biggest work out of the year. In addition to covering multiple miles, our cars often have to contend with…
I got a flat battery while cleaning my car. Should this have happened?
Our friends at breakdown companies tell us that the most frequent cause of breakdown is a flat battery. And the AA says it frequently gets called out by people like…
I’m looking at electric cars and dealers talk about them having regenerative braking. What is this and is it any good?
Car makers fit regenerative braking to all new electric and plug-in hybrid cars. It’s a good thing because it essentially enables us to get something for nothing while we’re driving…
What is the micro hybrid that car makers keep going on about?
Many car makers are now using what’s known as micro hybrid technology. But what is it? And does it differ from the other kinds of hybrid technology? We reveal all.…
I’m considering buying an electric car for £10,000 and was wondering about a Nissan Leaf. What will I get?
The Nissan Leaf is the UK’s best-selling electric car and was the world’s until 2020 when the Tesla 3 overtook it. Even so, it still represents the most affordable way…