I want to buy an EV or PHEV but I worry about changing from manual to auto - what do you think?

When electric vehicles are discussed, one thing I do not see mentioned is whether older drivers should change from manual to electric. Electric vehicles must be automatic or equivalent to an automatic....

Why are electric vehicles so expensive?

Why are electric cars so expensive? Surely nearly all the components are cheaper to produce than conventional petrol/diesel versions.

Do electric car batteries lose charge if not used for a period of time?

I live in the London suburbs and drive 5000 miles per year (mostly in London with most return journeys no longer than 130 miles) so I am thinking about an electric car when I replace my current car. My...

I drive 4000 miles a year mainly in London - should I buy a petrol, hybrid or electric?

I drive 4000 miles a year mainly in London. Which is the best new car to purchase - petrol/petrol hybrid or electric?

Is it too early to switch to an EV?

I am in the market for a new car in the next six months. The one thing stopping me from progressing a purchase is the uncertainty of the death knell of ICE cars and being unsure of what technology to go...

What do you think will be the result if the Government is able to make all vehicles electric by 2035?

What do you think will be the result if the Government is able to make all vehicles by 2035 electric? I understand that the legislation will be all petrol and diesel vehicles will be absolutely illegal...

I do a lot of short journeys so is buying a new diesel a no no?

I do a lot of short journeys so is buying a new diesel a no no with having a DPF?

What is the long term life of EV batteries?

I am selling my Audi A4 Allroad 3.0 TDI and am trying to decide upon either a hybrid or EV. Is there any data available on the rate of decline in performance of EV vehicle batteries? I note Hyundai and...

Is the Tesla 3 a realistic option for a regular commute from Cardiff to Heathrow?

I live in Cardiff and regularly travel to Heathrow and Guildford. I am tempted by a Tesla Model 3 Long Range but am concerned at its all year suitability for a 260 mile round trip. The 260 miles is at...

What's the life span of a battery in an EV?

I am becoming more interested in purchasing an electric car and at the age of 72 and a low mileage driver want it to last a long time. I imagine that the battery in an electric car is a lot different from...