Are electric or hybrid vehicles more expensive to service than conventional fuel-driven vehicles?

I was at my garage yesterday having my petrol-engined Nissan Qashqai serviced and I asked what experience they have of servicing electric or hybrid cars and they said very little at present. The garage...

Can you charge any make of EV or PHEV from a home charging point?

Do PHEVs have a standardised fitting across all manufacturers? If I fit a recharging pod at my home, say for a BMW and later change to a Kia, will the same pod charge that car?

How much will it cost to charge a BMW 225xe from flat?

How much will it cost to charge a BMW 225xe from flat, please?

Can you recommend a practical and good to drive PHEV?

Can you recommend a PHEV? It needs to be able to fit a full set of golf clubs and electric trolley in the back (with seats down). Range is important and budget is roughly £40,000. It needs to be nice to...

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....

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 is the point of hybrid vehicles?

What is the point of hybrid vehicles? For a self-charging hybrid, all electrical power would come directly or indirectly from petrol (diesel) engine. Surely there is no efficiency gained? For a PHEV, I...

Is a normal hybrid or PHEV better for stop start driving in traffic?

I have a daily commute of approximately 14 miles each way in traffic. I am thinking of buying a hybrid - possibly a Kia Niro. Given the stop-start nature of the driving, what would be best, a self-charging...

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...

Is a PHEV a better choice than a hybrid?

I have owned Toyota hybrids for a few years now and have been satisfied with the quality and performance. My wife and I cover about 12,000 miles a year. It's mixed driving (motorway, country roads and...