EV guides
Plain-English explainers on running costs, charging and the choice between electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid. Showing guides for United Kingdom.
EV running costs explained
What it actually costs to run an electric car in the UK — charging, servicing, insurance and road tax, with the numbers behind each.
6 min readChargingUKHome charger grants & installation in the UK
Who can still get help paying for a home EV charger in the UK, how much is available, and what installation really costs.
5 min readChoosing a carGeneralEV vs PHEV vs hybrid: which is right for you?
A plain-English comparison of full electric, plug-in hybrid and self-charging hybrid cars, and who each one actually suits.
7 min readMythsGeneralSix EV myths, checked
Battery lifespan, cold weather range, grid capacity and more — the common claims about electric cars, tested against the evidence.
6 min readBuying & fundingUKFunding method: private purchase (PCP/HP), personal contract hire (PCH) or salary sacrifice
How the main ways of paying for an electric car in the UK compare — ownership, monthly cost, tax treatment and who each one actually suits.
7 min readChargingUKUK energy tariffs & charging realities
What you'll really pay to charge in the UK — off-peak EV tariffs, public rapid pricing, and how your parking situation decides the maths.
6 min readChargingUKPublic charging networks explained (UK)
How the major UK charging networks compare — Ionity, InstaVolt, GridServe, BP Pulse, Tesla Superchargers — on pricing, access and reliability.
6 min readBuying & fundingUKCompany car tax & benefit-in-kind for EVs
Why benefit-in-kind rates make an electric company car far cheaper than petrol or diesel, and how the published BIK increases change the sums.
6 min readBuying & fundingUKBuying a used EV in the UK: what to check
Battery health, warranty transfer, charging hardware and the used-EV-specific checks worth making before you hand over any money.
7 min readBatteriesGeneralEV battery health & degradation: what every buyer should know
How lithium-ion packs age, what typical degradation looks like over eight years, and the charging habits that make the biggest difference.
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