electric vehicles

Can an electric car tow a caravan? It might sound like a simple question – but there isn't necessarily a straightforward answer. Many facets of electric cars such as their instant power delivery sound like they should mean these cars are ideal candidates for towing. In comparison, traditional diesel and petrol engines take time to get up to full power, meaning they are disadvantaged when it comes to getting a caravan moving at slow speeds. This power rating is known as torque, and the best vehicles for towing are those that produce as much torque as possible at very low engine speeds. Electric cars have an inherent advantage, as they can produce maximum torque from the moment their motor starts running. And yet, despite this - relatively few electric cars come with a towing rating.…

Charging an electric vehicle (EV) requires a dedicated charger. Here in the United Kingdom, there are many different locations where EV charging happens, including at work, at service stations in public places and perhaps most popularly, at home. While once there were few auto brands manufacturing electric vehicles, today virtually all well-known automakers have their own EV on offer.…

Buying a new car is an exciting time, but with so many to choose from it’s hard to tell which is best for you. With the current climate and environmental issues, you’ve probably heard electric cars being spoken about a lot, but you may not know much about them. You’d assume that they’re more eco-friendly and perhaps quieter, but is this the case? So if you’re considering buying or perhaps financing an electric car and will eventually need gap insurance, read on for this helpful guide to understanding electric cars and find out whether they're as quiet as they claim.…

The question of who invented the electric car actually stretches further back in time than you might think. Although Tesla is one of the most well-known names in electric cars and the creation and popularisation of electric vehicles which are usable by the public, they are not actually the first electric vehicles ever created. Read on to find out who really invented the electric car.…

If you are considering switching to an electric vehicle, you may have many questions such as do I need a home charging point and what are the charging options when out and about? We answer the most frequently asked questions about charging electric cars in the UK.…

Electric cars are quickly becoming a popular option for drivers who want to save money on petrol and reduce their carbon footprint. However, while electric cars have many benefits, they also come with some additional costs that you’ll need to factor into your financial planning. One of these is the cost of charging your car so here are the different ways you can pay for charging.…

As the UK comes ever closer to a, many drivers are starting to ask more questions about electric cars and how they work. After all, it's a major shift to go from a petrol or diesel car to an electric one, which you may have realised if you have already done so, from charging your car rather than filling it up, to getting used to the way your new car drives. Having said this, there is one pervasive question that gets asked the most when it comes to making the switch from fuel to electric: are electric cars automatic or manual? In this guide, we'll run through the answer as well as other key things you need to know.…

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly referred to as road tax, is a mandatory levy attached to most forms of car ownership. But do you need to pay road tax on electric cars in the UK?…

In 2022, there's more focus than ever before on sustainability and taking action to combat the climate crisis. With a view to cut carbon emissions and reach net zero by 2050, many measures are being taken that involve cars and other vehicles. As well as an increasing amount of Low Emissions Zones (LEZ) being put in place around busy city centres like London, Manchester and Edinburgh, certain cars are officially going to be banned. But will hybrid cars be banned in the UK? How might this impact your choices when purchasing a new vehicle? Read on to find out more.…

When you get an electric car, you are no longer reliant on fuel. After all, being liberated from the need to visit a fuel station and pay for fossil fuels not only saves the environment, but it saves you time and money. This is, however, assuming you can charge your car at home. In this article, we talk about how you charge your electric vehicle at home and some of the key benefits of home charging rather than using public charging points for your vehicle.…