Electric cars usually need less routine maintenance than petrol or diesel cars because there are fewer moving parts and no engine oil or exhaust system. EVs still need tyres, wheel alignments, cabin filters, brake fluid, battery coolant, software updates, and 12-volt battery checks. Extra weight and light brake use can speed up tyre wear
Equipped with 3.8m² custom solar‑panel system using high efficiency photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight directly into DC power Real‑world testing shows up to 14.3 miles additional range on a bright sunny day Concept demonstrates Nissan’s innovation towards acarbon‑neutral future through next‑generation clean‑energy technology As we celebrate Clean Energy Day, Nissan unveils a solar‑powered Ariya
In the transportation space, people often say an EV is “just a battery on wheels”. Usually that means that whether you stack a bus or a truck on top, it is all the same. But let us take it one step further. The familiar shape tricks us into thinking of them as only cars,
A potential three pence per mile levy on electric car drivers has brought much criticism, and EV Editor Steve Fowler thinks it shows how little the government knows, or cares, about the car business and car owners Back in July, our government introduced an electric car grant, saying it was “making it easier and
InstaVolt, the UK’s largest public ultra-rapid EV charging network, is set to begin construction on Monday on the country’s first ever motorway services featuring on-site battery storage directly connected to its chargers. The revolutionary project at Welcome Break Corley Services is located between Junctions 3 and 3A on the M6. It will mark a
It generates 500W when fully extended and can add 1,864 miles of driving range annually. As we've seen with Toyota's Prius Prime, putting a solar panel on a car's roof is a nifty idea but can only gain you a few free miles a day due to the limited size. With a new prototype
I reckon that over the last five years I’ve driven about 50,000 miles in my all-electric Nissan Leaf. Given that it only goes 100 miles – less on the motorway – without needing to charge (despite the range given being 150 miles), at a conservative estimate, that means I’ve spent 250 hours in service
The government’s rules for drivers are evolving in 2025, with changes to tax, fuel duty, and regulation around electric vehicles (EVs). Don’t get caught out and learn the latest about driving laws. Whether it’s just you and your van or you’ve got a fleet of cars for your business – here are six new driving
New survey from across 18 countries shows widespread satisfaction with EV purchases. A new survey from the Global EV Alliance, an international non-profit network of 64 national electric vehicle driver’s associations, found that 92 percent of EV owners, if they had to replace their EV tomorrow, would purchase another EV. The survey, which reached more than 23,000
MG Motor UK has once again solidified its reputation as a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) market by retaining two prestigious title wins at the 2024 What Car? Electric Car Awards. Both the MG4 EV and the MG5 EV, two of the brand’s most popular models, have retained their top spots in their respective categories, continuing to impress