AN EXPENSIVE SECOND-HAND MARKET Several obstacles hinder the development of a sustainable second-hand market for electric cars, as highlighted by an expert in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk. The UK government’s push to reduce vehicle emissions has prompted motorists to transition to electric vehicles, with the sale of new petrol and diesel cars slated for […]

GOING GREEN – MYTH OR MISCONCEPTION? Going green? One of the most widespread misconceptions about electric vehicles (EVs) is also one of the easiest to dispel. It is true that EVs are only as environmentally friendly as the electricity used to produce and charge them, but recent studies show us that even when powered by […]

FIRST ON THE ROAD Although electric vehicles (EVs) are currently challenging the dominance of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, they have actually been around for more than a century. In fact, at the turn of the 20th century, there were more electric cars on the road than traditional petrol-powered ICE vehicles. However, the advent of […]

EV SALES – WIDESPREAD ADOPTION While we aren’t fortune-tellers and often cannot predict the future of electric vehicles (EVs) with certainty, overall, EV sales do look bright. Based on current trends and developments, several potential EV trends could contribute to widespread electric vehicle adoption this year and beyond. These include industry investment, fleet electrification, increased […]

AT LOGGERHEADS The announcement of electric vehicle owners having to pay road tax from 2025 has caused quite a stir among industry experts and car owners alike. While some are applauding the move, others are worried that it could have a negative impact on the uptake of electric vehicles. According to Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement, […]

GREEN OR NOT? Exactly how green are electric vehicles (EVs)? In short, they’re very green compared to conventional petrol- or diesel-powered cars. The major win for EVs stems from the fact that they have no tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, thereby considerably reducing air pollution. By extension, EVs provide us with cleaner air and streets making […]

WHERE AND HOW If you have recently or are seriously considering, buying your first electric or hybrid car, you’ll need to think about where and how you’re going to charge it. Unlike conventional vehicles, where you simply top up the tank at the local petrol station, charging an EV takes some forethought. Typically, charging can […]

HIGH STICKER PRICE With over one million electric vehicles (EVs) on UK roads and almost 250,000 registered in 2022 so far, many of us might be considering shifting away from petrol or diesel-powered vehicles. One deterrent when leaping into the world of emission-free cars is the price tag. A recent Electric Car Cost index survey […]

AN INNOVATION WITH A PAST Electric Vehicles (EVs), considered by many to be only a modern technology, were born back in the 1830s when inventors in the UK, USA, and Hungary created some of the world’s first small-scale electric cars. In 1884, Thomas Parker, the British electrical engineer, inventor, and industrialist who was also responsible […]