GET READY FOR 2030

ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT ELECTRIC MOTORING

Buying

Help to buy your first electric car

Charging

Everything you need to know

Driving

Driving them and living with them

Can I charge an electric car using a three-pin plug?

You can charge an electric car using a domestic three-pin plug socket, but a wallbox charger is far better for home use. We explain why.

Can you jump-start an electric car?

As well as a lithium-ion battery for driving the wheels, electric cars also use a traditional 12-volt battery. Can this be jump-started?

Can I charge an electric car using solar panels?

Harvesting solar energy is a cost-effective and green way to recharge your electric car. We explain how it works.

What is Plug & Charge for electric cars?

Using Plug & Charge makes the process of charging an electric car, easier, and the service is free. We explain how it works.

What to buy: plug-in hybrid or an electric car?

The choice between a plug-in hybrid or an EV isn't clear-cut. Much depends on how you will use the car. We look at the pros and cons of each.

How likely are electric cars to suffer a flat battery?

Do you have EV range anxiety? A survey shows that electric cars are far less likely to run out of battery charge than most people think.

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