New Electric Cars have a reputation for being expensive… but they don’t have to be. There are some phenomenal deals to be had. Here we are going to introduce you to 2 ways you can use the Autotrader website...
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A perplexing question- Why don’t UK air pollution experts like electric vehicles?
Air pollution from vehicles is a curse on the health of everyone around them including in other vehicles. The mortality burden of air pollution in England is estimated to be between 26,000 and 38,000 a year, but in...
August 2023 Fuel versus EV charging cost Market Update
Latest DC charging versus fuel price table Click to enlarge Commentary 8th August 2023Sorry, I know some are struggling to admit it but at present the elevated wholesale electricity prices continue to wreak havoc with...
Postcards from London to Italy by Electric car
Driving to a holiday in Italy in an electric car? Well it depends which electric car you choose but in something like a Tesla Model 3 it’s really very easy and almost all Tesla Superchargers in France, Switzerland...
Buyers guide – Electric cars under £40,000 RRP
Updated We’ve updated our buyers guide to reflect some great news. Electric cars are becoming much much more affordable. No, most RRP prices haven’t dropped but dealer discounts are bringing joy. For example...
How much CO2 to travel from LDN To COP26 and beyond?
Updated. On the 8th October 2021 I did a trip from Putney in SW London to the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow which is the venue for the COP26 summit. I then continued onto Crianlarich in the Highlands. By complete...
Driving past the Channel and the Alps to Italy
One way we can sharply cut our summer holiday carbon footprint is to forget flying and travel by car (especially electric cars) or take a train instead. So, what are biggest the obstacles to reaching Italy in a Tesla...
Electric car nightmare? London to the Eden Project in Cornwall in an EV
We all know those clickbait EVmaggedon headlines in the media, but what’s it really like going on a winter trip in an electric car or “EV”? If you’re thinking of doing your bit to transition from...
Finding Electric Car chargepoints – an easy guide
So your new electric car has arrived, you’ve got a pretty good idea how to drive the car but not much more than that. So lets kick off. Firstly you’ve made a great choice. Click here to see why almost no...
2022 UK Electric Car Sales Report
Here’s a quick rundown of the highs and lows of the EV transition in 2022, starting with the good news from the amazing numbers from December 2022. Fun facts from December’s EV sales stats 1 Tesla’s...
Michelin Cross Climate 2 for snow on Model 3?
All season tyres for the Tesla Model 3? The brilliant Tesla Model 3 EV comes with a variety of tyres when delivered new. These are approved by Tesla with a focus on reducing noise, maximum efficiency and high...
Fuel versus EV charging cost Market Update
CommentaryOur latest review of public charging networks has been very troubling. Essentially while petrol and diesel pump prices have reduced again since our last update, the cost of EV charging has continued to soar...
Best UK Electric cars in every price range in 2022
Define Best? Electric cars are better in almost every way than old combustion engine cars but as in any market there are some lemons to avoid if you want the best experience. Our regularly updated summary of reviews...
