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Which cars qualify for the Electric Car Grant? Full ECG car list with our best (and worst) picks

More than 40 electric cars are now eligible for a Government-funded discount. Which should you go for from the ever-growing list? Read More

When was the first electric vehicle made and who invented it?

Hardly a modern invention, the electric car has a long history. Interest has boomeranged over the years based on consumer trends and economics. Read More

Switching to an electric car? Here's how long it takes to charge an electric vehicle

Electric vehicle charging speed depends on a number of factors, including the type of car and the level of charger used. Here's what to expect. Read More

Millions of drivers could save £3,750 on new electric cars as Labour expands EV Grant - full list

Labour has added four new models to its Electric Car Grant offer, just days after Chancellor Rachel Reeves backed the scheme with an extra £1.3billion in funding. Drivers will now be able to save a ... Read More

Can electric cars be more than boring?

Even the once-sexy Tesla has become a bit stale. Being environmentally friendly is good and all that, but isn’t motoring also meant to be fun? Read More

The Electric Door Tesla Made Famous Is Now a Danger in Other Cars

Federal regulators have received 210 door complaints concerning Tesla in the last 10 years, according to Bloomberg’s analysis, and 310 electric-door complaints involving other automakers. Many drivers ... Read More

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The all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge are getting new powertrains and increased range for the 2024 model year. Ford is reopening order banks and increasing production of its 2023 ... Read More

Kia’s Smallest Electric SUV 'EV2' To Make Global Debut In January 2026

Kia is preparing to unveil the EV2, its smallest and most affordable electric SUV, at the Brussels Motor Show on January 9, 2026. Designed and developed in Europe, the EV2 will target urban buyers ... Read More

Should I buy a used electric car?

Should I buy a used electric car? The market for new electric vehicles has softened in the past year and likely will remain weak for a while as EV makers and their customers adjust to the dramatic ... Read More

EV prices continue to drop as Renault and Alpine models are boosted by £3,750 Electric Car Grant

New Renault 5, Renault 4 and Alpine A290 models qualify for the top-tier Government Electric Car Grant, thanks to locally sourced French batteries and enhanced specifications. Read More

Electric Car Grant expanded 4 new models added making 40 with up to £3,750 off - full list

As of today (3 December 2025), the top band of the Electric Car Grant (ECG) has been expanded again, allowing drivers to save £3,750 on four more electric vehicles (EVs): ... Read More

Renault 5, R4 and Alpine A290 receive government’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant

The Renault 5, R4 and Alpine A290 have become the latest EVs to receive the government’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant incentive. The Electric Car Grant slashes up to £3,750 off the price of a new EV ... Read More