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?

The short answer to our title question is ‘yes’ – you can jump-start an electric car. However, the chances of you ever needing to do so are slim. Many people don’t realise that the vast majority of ...

You’ve sung along to of Walking On Sunshine, but did you know that it’s possible to drive on sunshine? OK, not literally – that would be a little hot and dangerous – but sunshine, or more specifically ...

Miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the electric vehicle equivalent of miles per gallon (mpg) in petrol or diesel cars. In other words, it tells you the distance you can expect your electric car to ...

Mild hybrid cars are surprisingly popular in the UK. According to figures from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), the Ford Puma was the most popular new car sold in 2024: a ...

Porsche sells two of the most impressive electric cars available in the UK: the Taycan and the new Macan Electric SUV. This guide offers a broad overview of what you need to know about buying a ...

The official range figure was probably one of the first things you looked at before deciding to buy your electric car. It’s no surprise; knowing how far your car can go on a full charge will provide ...

The UK’s forthcoming ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars means that, for many of us, the future will be electric. When it comes to driving, you may not notice much difference. Many EVs look ...

Tesla is undoubtedly the most famous electric car company in the world, with the now-ubiquitous Model 3 one of the most popular EVs of the past decade. This is a broad overview of what you need to ...

Contrary to popular belief, you can tow a trailer or caravan with an electric car. Indeed, figures from What Car? reveal that more than half of the electric cars currently on sale can be used for ...

With global sales of 4.27 million cars in 2024, China’s BYD – it stands for ‘Build Your Dreams’ – is the third largest automotive brand in the world. It’s also become a big player in the UK, ...

Flick through the brochure for a new electric car and you might notice the availability of a heat pump, either as an option or a standard feature. But what is a heat pump and, if it’s an option, ...