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EV road trips aren't rocket science: here are 5 tips for successful liftoff

By Myriam Joire published

You need to stop thinking of charging as a chore, but see it as an opportunity.

7 tips for charging your EV smarter and more cost-effectively

By Myriam Joire published

Charging times, places, and processes all make a difference when it's time to charge up your EV.

5 must-have features to future-proof your first or next EV purchase

By Myriam Joire published

There are five key considerations to make before buying your next EV.

Don't fall for the PHEV hype – go battery EV or go home

By Myriam Joire published

ICE in sheep's clothing

Tired of confusing EV charging stations? The Omni Port promises to banish bulky adapters to the history books

By Leon Poultney published

This new charging station promises to compatibility with most EVs – and without the faff of an expensive additional cable.

Lotus Emeya sets new EV record by fast-charging faster than an iPhone

By Leon Poultney published

The Lotus Hyper GT pips the Porsche Taycan and Xpeng G9 for the title of fastest-charging EV.

Tired of EV charging hassle? This start-up wants to solve it with its 'Face ID for vehicles'

By Leon Poultney published

Juice and New York charging provider Revel have teamed up to trial their AI-driven smart camera payment system that automatically bills the user.

The EV charging nightmare could soon be over – universal Plug-and-Charge protocol due for US rollout in 2025

By Leon Poultney published

The rollout of a new protocol in the US should finally help simplify the EV charging experience.

This autonomous EV charging robot roams car parks in search of flat batteries

By Leon Poultney published

Nyobolt reveals its Bolt-ee concept - a mobile EV supercharger that sets to answers many EV infrastructure issues.

Honda's tiny EV makes official debut – and the impossibly cute microcar can power your home too

By Leon Poultney published

The tiny Honda N-One e: will go on to spawn an equally compact EV for Europe and beyond.

Tesla phone, Xiaomi EV? The line between your car and phone is starting to blur – and it's a good thing

By Myriam Joire published

The line between your car and your phone is starting to blur

EV batteries get a boost with next-gen packs that charge in under five minutes and last for 50 years

By Leon Poultney published

Geely's latest battery tech will easily outlast any vehicle, while Nyobolt's prototype car charges in less than five minutes. Has EV batteyr technology finally come good?

Google Maps could soon help you find convenient EV charging stations

By Leon Poultney published

A new update to Google Maps on Android appears to indicate the ability to filter EV charging outlets for those that offer convenient Plug and Charge service.

The Polestar 5 could be the first EV with smartphone-like fast charging speeds

By Leon Poultney published

Polestar has revealed that a prototype version of its upcoming Polestar 5 has achieved some of the fastest EV charging we've seen.

Lucid says its incoming Air Pure is the most efficient EV ever made

By Leon Poultney published

Efficiency might not be the sexiest term, but it's important in the world of range-anxiety ridden EVs.

Uber bets big on electric – 5 new ways it's planning to tempt you to ride its EVs

By Leon Poultney published

Uber announced a raft of app updates and incentives that it hopes will tempt more of its riders and drivers to adopt electric and reduce local CO2 emissions.

BMW’s app now tries to convince combustion engine owners that EVs will work for them

By Leon Poultney published

The BMW Group has just updated its smartphone app with functionality that aims to convince petrol and diesel owners that EVs will work for them.

Zeekr’s upcoming 007 EV will be able to charge in just 10 minutes… but there’s a catch

By Leon Poultney published

Chinese EV maker Zeekr has revealed battery tech that can charge a car from 10%-80% in just over 10 minutes – if you can find the right charging station.

Volvo's new EV has the world's first 'battery passport' – here's why that's a big deal

By Leon Poultney published

The Volvo EX90 will be the first EV to feature a 'battery passport, which will provide detailed information on its carbon footprint and more.

Forget gas stations – EV charging Superhubs are using solar power to solve the most annoying thing about electric motoring

By Leon Poultney published

EV charging Superhubs are popping up across the globe – and these solar-assisted sites could help stamp out electric motoring pain points.

Rivian explains why its EVs will never embrace Apple CarPlay, but conveniently omits the real reason

By Leon Poultney published

Rivian has explained why it's closed the door on Apple CarPlay integration, but there is likely one more important reason for the move.

What’s in store for EVs in 2024? Massively better charging and exciting new cars - and we can't wait

By Myriam Joire published

2024 is right around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be a very interesting year for EVs.

Duracell is rolling out EV chargers that look like giant 9V batteries – and I’m fully on board

By Leon Poultney published

No, those aren't XL batteries from a giant kid's toy, but the newest EV charging network to spring up in the UK.

These gigantic solar-powered streetlights could be the answer to EV charging in dense urban areas

By Leon Poultney published

Beam Global unveils its BeamSpot EV-charging streetlights, which the company hopes can provide green electric vehicle charging in dense urban areas.

Volvo is set to launch an all-new XC70 plug-in hybrid with a staggering 124-mile EV range

By Leon Poultney published

A monster electric range and the backing of a petrol engine offers EV-sceptics a gentle introduction to the world of alternative

Toyota's self-charging concept EV could help you tackle the daily commute on solar power alone

By Leon Poultney published

Toyota's new micro mobility concept has a solar roof that it says can generate 20 miles of range per day.

Volkswagen reveals ID.7 Tourer, adding one of the first estate cars into the EV mix

By Leon Poultney published

Volkswagen reveals its ID.7 Tourer model, one of the first electric estate cars with a huge luggage compartment and an electric range of up to 425 miles in select models.

Peugeot reinvents its GTi badge for the EV age – and the E-208 is the best looking electric hot-hatch so far

By Leon Poultney published

Punchy performance and 80s-inspired styling sounds like a recipe for success, but the E-208 GTi has big boots to fill.

Nissan drops app support for the original Leaf – are EVs now as disposable as iPhones?

By Leon Poultney published

Nissan has announced that it is retiring its NissanConnect EV app for first generation Leaf and e-NV200 models as the 2G network is phased out.

Your delivery van's EV upgrade is about to make your life better

By Myriam Joire published

Commercial EVs like Mercedes’ eSprinter are about to revolutionize 'van life'