For years, one of the biggest arguments against switching to an electric car was simple: EVs cost more. That is becoming a much harder argument to make. Falling lease prices, lower running costs and the growth of salary sacrifice schemes mean some electric cars can now cost less per month … Read more
EV manufacturers are looking for ways to solve common challenges, particularly charging speed and infrastructure. One company taking a different approach is NIO, a Chinese EV manufacturer that has pioneered battery-swapping technology. Unlike traditional EV charging, which can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours, NIO’s system allows drivers … Read more
EV charger extension leads are an essential bit of kit for EV owners who discover that their EV granny charger falls a little bit short of the electric car. An EV charger extension lead is still the most convenient way to charge your car if there is a big space … Read more
No driveway for you to install that all-important charging station? With a little bit of creativity, planning, and a good understanding of the resources around you, you can still charge your EV. In this article, we provide practical solutions and help you explore the options available for charging your EV … Read more
Are you thinking about applying for an Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) grant? This guide has everything you need to know about the grants currently available. We look at the grant options, what changes were made during the 2022 update, along with a dive into the eligibility and how … Read more
With the rise of EVs comes a great deal of new terminology that can sometimes leave new EV owners scratching their heads. So let’s answer the question: What is a smart EV charger? How does it differ from regular EV chargers? And most importantly, what makes it ‘smart’? This article … Read more
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