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?

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...

Is an electric car right for me?

I have a Nissan Micra which I am considering replacing for an automatic city car. I like the Kia Picanto. However, I am wondering if I should consider buying an electric car? My mileage is around 4000...

What happens if you drive an EV through a flood?

There is a good choice of electric cars but what happens when you drive through a ford or water?

Why don’t manufacturers build range extender cars?

We’re seeing more hybrid and pure electric cars but very few electric range extender cars (e.g. BMW i3 REx). Why do we not see more of these? Your normal day to day mileage or even long motorway trip...

Will the batteries of EVs be expensive to replace?

At some point in the future, the batteries on electric cars will need to be replaced. I have yet to see any indication of the cost of this. I expect it to be expensive and must surely impact on the second-hand...

What do I need to do to pay for EV charging at public chargers?

What do I need to do to pay for EV charging at public chargers? Do I need an account and a dedicated credit card and if so, where do I get it from?

How much does it cost to install a charging point for electrics and hybrid plug-ins at a private home?

How much does it cost to install a charging point for electrics and hybrid plug-ins at a private home?

When will the UK have a standardised EV charging system?

When are we going to standardise the confusing muddle of charging EVs? When you go to a point you don't know whether you have to belong to a net, need an app on your phone or a card, the cost and whether...

What's the difference between a BEV, PHEV, HEV and MHEV?

I have been viewing July's sales figures and I'm confused by the BEV, PHEV, HEV and MHEV classifications. Could you please give me an example of each?