Singing the praises of the Tesla S

You are the only motoring journalist I like (except for L J K Setright, who is unfortunately dead). You tell it how it is. I have now done quite a few thousand miles in the new Tesla Model S. I can't...

Can you recommend an electric car for taxi use?

I am an airport taxi driver serving people between the south coast and London's airports. I have seen a 2014 registered fully electric BYD vehicle called E6 which seems to be Chinese built. Do you have...

Buying a new car - electric or hybrid?

I live on the Isle of Wight and want to buy a plug-in hybrid as most of our journeys are less than 20 miles. I currently have a 1988 Porsche 924s for use on the Island and a 2005 Volvo XC90, which we...

Need an electric car - which model is cheapest to run?

I own a 2003 Volkswagen Golf which has been fantastic. It has done 183,000 miles with no problems until the latest MoT, when the track rod ends, ball joins and gaiters failed. It has averaged 52mpg over...

Should I buy an electric car?

I am considering purchasing a small electric car and have test driven the Nissan Leaf and the Renault Zoe. What are your views for a lady with mainly small journeys but the occasional longer one? It does...

Can my wife learn to drive in a Renault Twizy?

My wife has never had a full driving licence. I contacted Renault to ask if their electric Twizzy model is approved for learner drivers, and for taking the driving test. Despite a few calls, they have...

Do camper cables work to charge EVs?

I previously had a camper van which I have sold. I still have all the electrical hook-up cables, together with adaptors for use in Europe. I was thinking of disposing of them, but it suddenly occurred...

Are electric vehicles really 'pollution free'?

Please could you explain to me why the electric car is deemed to be ‘pollution-free’? Charging a re-chargeable battery is a very inefficient process and the electricity used to re-charge it is subject...

Are the new London buses with electric motors as green as they claim to be?

Although you don't cover buses, I thought you may have some thoughts about the new double-decker London bus featured on a recent ‘Top Gear’ programme. All-British in design and manufacture, it features...

Is the Toyota Prius hybrid's plug-in charge just a gimmick?

After an enjoyable test drive, I am considering the purchase of a Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid to replace my trusty Honda Civic Hybrid which is no longer is entitled to Congestion Charge exemption. I drive...