Tag: electriccars
The trick to charge an EV for just £218 a year
By using a system that allows them to charge at the cheapest possible time, drivers of a typical EV could end up paying just £18 a month to do 1,000 miles.
We review the new £75k Polestar 3 - could the Tesla Model Y now have a real fight on its hands?
Polestar - the Swedish racing-inspired EV brand - has finally got more than one car to offer buyers. We review the new Polestar 3 in Madrid, to see if it's worth the £75k+ price tag.
Disabled drivers overlooked in EV transition as just 2% of on-street chargers meet accessibility guidelines
New research by car manufacturer Vauxhall has found that just 2% of on-street council-logged EV chargers are accessible for the UK's 16million disabled population.
What really happens to EV batteries at the end of their vehicle life?
Is the picture of an EV battery graveyard true? We look at second life EV battery initiatives, recycling developments and battery passports.
Electric car charging can now be MORE expensive than filling up
Motorists with a driveway and a home charger can top up their cars for as little as 5p per kWh, while those who use a council-supported charging network can pay 65p per kWh.