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The best plug-in hybrid or fully- electric cars available with Motability 2023

As the green revolution continues, the rise of plug-in hybrid and full-electric vehicles looks unstoppable. As reported by Zap-Map, there are a staggering 690,000 fully electric and 460,000 plug-in hybrids now on UK roads…

Why is my electric car charging slowly?

Slow charging can be annoying for electric car owners. It can slow your day down, alter existing plans, and add to your list of headaches. So why does it happen? Read on to find…

Alternatives to Electric Charging Stations

As reported by the RAC, the run-up to Christmas 2022 perfectly demonstrates the supply and demand issues with motorway EV charging stations.
Experts predicted that frantic Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th of December would be the busiest days for families travelling- with a predicted 7.9 million journeys on these days alone, and a further 11.7 million expected between Monday 19th of December and Christmas Eve.
However, will all of this extra traffic on the roads and the increasing uptake of EVs, will there be enough charge points for drivers travelling cross-country?
Unfortunately, it seems not.

5 reasons to make the switch to an EV

Since their introduction in the early 2010s, the rise of modern electric cars has become seemingly unstoppable.

As of January 2023, Zap-Map reported that there were more than 680,000 battery-electric cars, plus a further 445,000 plug-in hybrids driving on the UK’s roads.

These most recent figures demonstrate an increase in battery-electric cars of around 2,120.5% between 2016 and January 2023.

Staggering- but what are the top five reasons people are swapping to electric vehicles?

Guide to retractable EV charging cable reels

When purchasing your new electric car, home EV chargers are appealing for many reasons, including increased reliability, lower charging costs, no queueing, and safe, secure charges. However, homeowners concerned with aesthetics may feel niggled…

Best EV charging installers in Birmingham

Most EV drivers will prefer to charge from home. Not only is it much more convenient, but it allows EV owners to recharge on a cheaper electricity tariff, which reduces the cost per charge.…

Best EV charging installers in Edinburgh

Most EV drivers will prefer to charge from home and will look for ways to do so. As well as decreasing the financial cost per charge, it is much more convenient for homeowners. If…

Is there anything I can do to speed up car charging?

Refuelling Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles can take as little as a few minutes. This makes it extremely efficient, simple, and fast. Recharging an EV, however, can take as long as 12 hours with…