How electric car batteries work

WITH tighter emissions rules and a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars approaching in 2030, more buyers are making a switch to electric. If you’re in the market for an EV, then it’s worth we

Steve Rothwell looks into the rise of the Electric Vehicle (EV), and the arguments that often come up on social media sites against their ownership. Taking an impartial look to see if they are valid?

FOR those not quite ready to make the switch to a fully electric car, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are often described as a great ‘stepping stone’ option. They provide pretty much the ideal solution for th

PERFORMANCE: This is the manufacturer’s claimed acceleration time for a car, and is measured from 0-60mph or 0-62mph (0-100km/h), in seconds. ECONOMY/EMISSIONS/RANGE: Combined WLTP economy in miles pe

How long does it take to fill up a car? When the difference between a fast fuel pump and a slow one and a big tank and a small one is three minutes, the answer is ‘who cares?’. That said, I still find

PERFORMANCE: This is the manufacturer’s claimed acceleration time for a car, and is measured from 0-60mph or 0-62mph (0-100km/h), in seconds. ECONOMY/EMISSIONS/RANGE: Combined WLTP economy in miles pe