Tag: Electric Cars
Used Volvo XC40 Recharge: make it charge before you agree a price
A UK used-buying guide to the Volvo XC40 Recharge, covering battery evidence, charging, software, tyres, recalls, real-world suitability and the paperwork to see before you agree a price.
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Want an EV charger at a rented home? Start with your parking rights, not the wallbox
Renters can get help with an EV chargepoint, but private parking, written permission and the right installer matter before anyone orders a wallbox. Here is the practical UK route.
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Used Tesla Model 3 shopping list: the battery, insurance and practicality checks that matter in the UK
Buying a used Tesla Model 3 in the UK? Check battery health, insurance, charging setup, practicality and recall history before you commit.
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Before you join your employer’s EV salary sacrifice scheme, check these 8 numbers
EV salary sacrifice can work brilliantly in the UK, but only if you check the tax rate, pension impact, early exit terms and the real monthly cost before you sign.
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Shopping for a used Hyundai Kona Electric? Start with the battery size, not the mileage
A used Hyundai Kona Electric can be a smart UK EV buy, but the right starting point is battery size rather than odometer bragging rights. Here is how to choose between the smaller and bigger battery cars, what to check on recalls and warranty cover, and which versions make the most sense.
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Tethered or untethered home EV charger? The UK pros, cons and the setup most drivers should choose
Choosing a home EV charger is not only about power. This UK guide explains when a tethered wallbox is easier, when untethered is smarter, and which setup most drivers will prefer.
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Buying a used Nissan Leaf in the UK? Check these 9 things before you commit
A used Nissan Leaf can still make sense, but only if the battery health, charging setup and version all match the way you actually drive.
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Do electric cars pay road tax in the UK? 2026 EV tax rules explained
Electric cars now pay road tax in the UK. Here is what EV owners and buyers need to know about the 2026 rules, including the standard rate, older EVs and the expensive car supplement.
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How much does it cost to charge an electric car in the UK? Home, public and rapid charging explained
Charging an electric car in the UK can cost less than a takeaway if you charge at home overnight, or more than £50 on a public rapid charger if you rely on pay-as-you-go rates. Here is what current 2026 prices mean in real money.
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Vauxhall Mokka Electric now qualifies for the £1,500 EV grant: what UK buyers actually get
The Vauxhall Mokka Electric is now on the UK’s EV grant list. Here is what the £1,500 discount actually changes, what buyers get, and where it sits against rivals.
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UK public EV charger network passes 120,000 as rapid hubs top 1,000
Zapmap says the UK now has 120,388 public EV chargers, with more than 1,000 rapid hubs for the first time. The headline milestone matters, but the bigger point is where growth is finally becoming useful for drivers.
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UK used EV sales hit a record as the wider second-hand market stalls
Used EV transactions in the UK jumped 32% to a record 86,943 in Q1 2026 even as the overall used car market slipped 0.2%, making the second-hand market a more important EV battleground than ever.
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