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…
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Why are EVs cheaper to maintain than petrol cars? And by how much over their life?
It’s true that electric vehicles (EVs) tend to be cheaper to maintain than the equivalent petrol or diesel models. And over a lifetime they can work out much cheaper. We…
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…
I live in a flat. Can I get an EV home charger grant and which is the best EV home charging station?
Until early 2022, there was an EV home charger grant for installing an EV charging point at your property. However, the government has done away with the EV Homecharging Scheme…
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…
I have a Nissan Leaf EV that needs new tyres. Is it worth buying special electric car tyres?
Tyres are one of the things we get asked about most by readers. Although most people regard buying tyres in the same way they might look at going to the…
I’m buying an EV. What is the best EV home charging point?
This is going to be a question drivers will ask increasingly as we approach the 2030 cut off when new combustion engine cars will no longer be sold. And there…
How much is the government EV grant and how do I claim it?
In an effort to make buying an electric vehicle (EV) easier, the government offers an EV grant for buyers of cheaper new electric vehicles. Here’s how it works. How much…
I want to charge an electric car at home. How do I go about applying for the EVHS?
The EVHS is the Electric Vehicle Homecharging Scheme (EVHS). It was put in place to encourage drivers to buy electric cars by reducing the cost of having a home charging…
I’ve heard of electric car charging cables being stolen. How vulnerable are they?
There has been an increase in the number of stories around electric car charging cables being stolen. The AA even says it could be the next car crime wave to…