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Want an electric or hybrid car but also need to tow a caravan or trailer? It is possible, but only if you choose the right model

All you need to know about extending and preserving the life of the batteries in your electric car or van

We take a look at what it takes to convert a classic car to electric power, as well as some of the best examples produced to date

Electric cars are cheaper to run than their petrol and diesel counterparts, but exactly how much does an electric car cost to run?

Greater Manchester's 'GMEV' electric-car charging network was rebranded as 'Be.EV' in 2020, with expansion and improvement on the cards

CHAdeMO is a rapid-charging DC standard, allowing fast charging of the Nissan Leaf, Toyota Prius Plug-In and many other models

Everything you need to know about hiring an electric car in the UK, for a one-off trip, pay-as-you-go, or on a longer-term basis

Our guide to charging your electric car without shelling out – and the situations when you should pay

All vehicles lose value over time, so depreciation affects any car, electric or not. How much electric cars lose depends on many factors, however

The electric car wallbox charger grant makes installing a home charger cheaper and easier. Here's how it works

Buying an electric car on finance and want to weigh up options? We explain the differences between PCP, contract hire, personal loans and more

Fast charging and rapid charging are two phrases often associated with electric car charging, but what's the difference between the two? We explain al…

Need to charge up your electric or plug-in hybrid car on the ChargePlace Scotland charging network? Here's all you need to know about how it works

The UK government's plug-in car grant offers buyers up to £3,000 off the price of any brand-new electric car costing less than £50,000

Rolec EV makes a wide range of electric-vehicle chargers: these are the ones most suited to your home

Scared of running out of juice in an electric car or hybrid vehicle? Good news: you can jump-start them – but they shouldn't be used to jump-start oth…

Everything you need to know about charging your car on the Osprey network – formerly known as Engenie

How, where and when should you get your electric car serviced? DrivingElectric reveals all

It won’t be long before your electric car will be able to sell electricity back to the grid from its batteries, helping you save even more money

Charging an electric car can take a matter of minutes or days, depending on what method you use. Here, we take a look at the ins and outs of the proce…

Electric cars bring with them with lots of new terminology, but it's mostly easy to understand once you've grasped the jargon

The manufacturer-backed IONITY rapid-charging network is expanding across the UK and Europe – here's all you need to know

The company-car tax, or BiK rate, on electric vehicles is 0% in the 2020/21 financial year, rising to just 1% for 2021/22, making a zero-emissions car…

Need to charge your electric car on the GeniePoint charging network? Here’s all you need to know

Find out all you need to know about the Pod Point Solo home wallbox charger for electric cars

Using the Ubitricity charging network? You’ll need a special cable to gain access to cheaper tariffs…

This is how to charge your electric or plug-in hybrid car on the BP Pulse public charging network (formerly known as Polar Plus)

If you live in Scotland and are looking to buy an electric car, there are a number of government schemes to help out

Electric cars tend to cost more to buy than conventional cars, but are they also more expensive to insure? We explain all here

The Tesla Supercharger network is expanding fast, providing reliable rapid charging throughout the UK for owners of the American brand's cars

It may be different to run and drive, but your electric car still needs an MOT test. Here’s what you need to know

What is wireless charging and how does wireless charging for electric and hybrid cars work? Find out here...

The idea of carrying out your own electric-car conversion seems tempting, but you’ll need specialist knowledge and it won't be cheap