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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From 1 June, heavier zero-emission vans between 3,501kg and 4,250kg will move onto class 7 MOT rules and get their first test after three years, not one. That sounds niche, but for fleets it removes one of the more annoying penalties attached to battery weight.
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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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Compare Osprey and InstaVolt charging costs in the UK, including app, contactless and off-peak prices, plus real examples for 20, 40 and 60 kWh top-ups.
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The UK has now passed two million battery-electric car registrations, but the bigger story in SMMT’s latest numbers is the gap between April’s upbeat milestone and the 33% zero-emission target car makers are meant to be chasing in 2026.
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The best EV tariff for home charging in the UK depends on your car, charger and household use, but a few current off-peak deals stand out once you compare rate, window length and compatibility.
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Looking for the cheapest home EV charger in the UK? Here’s where the real budget options sit, what installation does to the final bill, and 4 low-cost chargers worth comparing.
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EVs do lose range in winter, but the real UK penalty is usually manageable. Here is what cold weather typically does to range and how to cut the hit.
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Charging an EV through an extension lead is sometimes possible, but for most UK drivers it should be a short-term backup rather than a normal home charging solution.
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A practical guide to the UK’s 2026 EV support, including the Electric Car Grant, chargepoint grants and the incentives buyers can still claim.
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Today’s motoring briefing looks at SMMT’s latest UK-EU trade warning, Foton’s UK van launch plans, Volvo’s longer-range electric trucks and fresh bus-franchising funding in England.
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Fuel prices may finally ease, zero-emission buses hit a record market share, and Stellantis plus Leapmotor add fresh talking points for UK drivers and fleets.
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