Private plates

how to avoid falling foul of the law Private or personalised number plates are a popular way for vehicle owners to add a personal touch to their favourite cars. This can help them stand out from the crowd, making them more quickly recognisable to family and friends, and help disguise the age of a cherished […]

What do Electric Vehicle battery packs cost?

We’re all used to renewing devices because of depleted battery life, or even taking the batteries out and throwing in new ones. No wonder, then, that the idea of owning an expensive car with a giant battery is a daunting prospect for many motorists. Yet, electric car batteries are a different kettle of fish, and […]

What happens when I run out of charge?

While statistically, it’s less common to run out of charge in an EV than it is to let a fuel tank run dry in a combustion engined car, the incident rate is only likely to increase as electric cars become more and more common. Thankfully the driving range of EVs is improving all the time, […]

Aside from environmental reasons, is now a good time to buy an Electric car?

According to the latest Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data, battery electric models now make up 14.3% of new car sales in the UK, overtaking diesel (7.7%) and plug-in hybrids (6.7%) by a significant margin. So does that mean it now makes good financial sense to buy an EV, as well as an […]

Home charging speeds explained

If you’re buying a plug-in car or you’ve been given one as a company car, you may be wondering what on earth a home charger is versus a fast or rapid charger, which wallbox to go for, and why plugging a BMW iX into a three-pin plug will barely heat up its battery, let alone […]