Buying Electric
Used electric cars: should you buy one?![Nissan Leaf - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--xCloYavY--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1698405404/autoexpress/2023/10/Leaf%20vs%20i3-6.jpg)
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Used electric cars: should you buy one?
With more used electric cars available than ever before and bargains to had, here are our top tips to consider before splashing the cash
10 Jul 2024
How to buy an electric car![BYD showroom interior](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Qs4NbQLm--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1717756270/autoexpress/2024/06/Byd%20Dolphin%20Design%20long-term%20test%20first%20report-2.jpg)
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How to buy an electric car
Thinking of making the switch? We explain everything you need to know about buying an EV
10 Jul 2024
Do electric cars have gears?![Hyundai Ioniq 5 - front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ZW14wn09--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1718717745/Renault%20Scenic%20vs%20Hyundai%20Ioniq%205%20024_tdgqxn.jpg)
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Do electric cars have gears?
All electric cars are automatic, but do they actually have gears? Find out more here
4 Jul 2024
OZEV grant: what is the home wallbox EV charger grant and am I eligible?![On-street charging](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hAH-hxOk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579629772/carbuyer/charging.jpg)
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OZEV grant: what is the home wallbox EV charger grant and am I eligible?
Buying and owning an electric car comes with a big lifestyle change – namely plugging your car in to charge overnight instead of queueing up at a petr…
3 Jul 2024
What are heat pumps in electric cars? Range-boosting feature explained![MG4 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--59efybgn--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1674132587/autoexpress/2023/01/Funky%20Cat%20vs%20MG4-6.jpg)
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What are heat pumps in electric cars? Range-boosting feature explained
Find out why you might want a heat pump in your next electric car and how they work
28 Jun 2024
Electric car charging in the UK![Fiat 500 connected to a Gridserve rapid charger](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--K80C5_ha--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1653572213/autoexpress/2022/05/Rapid%20charging%20Fiat%20500.jpg)
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Electric car charging in the UK
Keeping your EV battery topped-up is easier than ever. Here’s all you need to know about charging an electric car today
9 Apr 2024
Are EVs cheaper to run than petrol or diesel cars right now? We have the answers!![Porsche Taycan charging](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--N4uYt_Uf--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1631704708/drivingelectric/2021-09/Porsche-Taycan-CrossTurismo-4S-14.jpg)
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Are EVs cheaper to run than petrol or diesel cars right now? We have the answers!
We explore the Total Cost of Ownership for a range of comparable electric and petrol cars with telling results
20 Oct 2023
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Best electric car energy tariffs 2023![Person comparing tariff websites on two computer screens](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--CEHJwRSZ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697454502/autoexpress/2023/10/Best%20EV%20tariff%20websites%202023.jpg)
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Best electric car energy tariffs 2023
Home charging is a major factor in the cost of EV ownership. We assess the best available deals
16 Oct 2023
Parliament to scrutinise barriers to EV take-up by drivers![Parliament](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ItGOrBye--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1570031726/autoexpress/2019/09/adobestock_91084634.jpg)
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Parliament to scrutinise barriers to EV take-up by drivers
Lords committee focuses on government’s 2030 and 2035 petrol and diesel ban targets, and how to meet them…
9 Aug 2023
Best EV charging cables 2023![Best EV charging cable - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--c1WK4yUH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1687271997/autoexpress/2023/06/How-we-tested-cables_ccvvcv.jpg)
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Best EV charging cables 2023
We find the best way to charge your electric vehicle from a three-pin plug…
20 Jun 2023
Electric van guide: can an EV van work for your business?![Renault Kangoo Z.E. charging](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/upload/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1642420935/autoexpress/2022/01/yuq3ofcx1ewxssaerlgd.jpg)
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Electric van guide: can an EV van work for your business?
There's more choice than ever in the electric van market. With improved range and charging options available, more businesses will be able to make the…
17 Jan 2022
Electric cars vs petrol cars vs hybrid cars : which engine choice is right for you?![An electric car being charged](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--8J1EUE5A--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562244279/autoexpress/2017/03/outlander-phev-juro7.jpg)
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Electric cars vs petrol cars vs hybrid cars : which engine choice is right for you?
Petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars each have their merits but picking the right one can be tricky. Luckily our guide is here to help
26 Nov 2021
Vauxhall looks towards Britain's electric future![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--OzCl6GZw--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597913216/vauxhall_all_new_corsa_e_sponsored.jpg)
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Vauxhall looks towards Britain's electric future
As the UK’s EV landscape grows rapidly, we look at Vauxhall’s plans to have its entire model range electrified by 2024
20 Aug 2020
5 key features of the Vauxhall Corsa-e![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0rcnyY5Q--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597150204/vauxhall_corsa_e_sponsored_04.jpg)
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5 key features of the Vauxhall Corsa-e
Explore Vauxhall’s all-electric Corsa with these infographics
19 Aug 2020
The new rules of the Vauxhall Corsa![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--VtbwlT8P--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1597150203/vauxhall_corsa_e_sponsored_01.jpg)
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The new rules of the Vauxhall Corsa
A look at the changing face of the Corsa, from a reworked ’90s Nova to the all-electric Corsa-e
13 Aug 2020