Guides and explainers
In-depth articles, updated as technology and regulation evolve. Every guide answers one concrete question, with verifiable figures and rules of thumb you can use before buying.
Electric car incentives and grants: how they actually work
Purchase subsidies, scrappage schemes, company-car tax and local grants: how EV incentives are structured, who qualifies, and how to check the current amount.
Charging 18 September 2026 · 4 minEV charging connectors and speeds explained: Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO, 800 V
AC or DC, 11 or 150 kW, Type 2, CCS2, CHAdeMO, NACS: what each connector and power rating means in practice, and how charging curves change a journey.
Used cars 18 September 2026 · 4 minBuying a used electric car: the battery-first checklist
State of health, warranty transfer, charging standard and software support: how to inspect a used electric car before you buy, and what to walk away from.
Costs 18 September 2026 · 4 minThe true cost of owning an electric car: a five-year breakdown
Purchase price, energy, insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation: what an electric car really costs per month, and where the savings actually come from.
Batteries 18 September 2026 · 4 minLFP, NMC or NCA: which electric car battery chemistry should you choose?
LFP, NMC and NCA batteries differ in cost, lifespan, cold performance and charging speed. Here is what each chemistry means in real ownership.
Charging 18 September 2026 · 3 minCharging an electric car at home: sockets, wallboxes and real costs
Household socket, reinforced socket, 7.4 kW or 11 kW wallbox: how to choose, what it costs to install, and how many kilometres each option adds overnight.
Range 18 September 2026 · 3 minReal-world range vs WLTP: why your electric car never hits the official figure
WLTP range is measured in a 23 °C lab. Here are the conversion factors for town, motorway and winter, and how to estimate your own real range.
Pillar guide 18 September 2026 · 5 minElectric car buying guide: how to choose well in 2026
Range, charging, batteries, costs and body styles: the reference guide to understanding and choosing an electric car, without the jargon.