The UK's electric vehicle charging network continues to expand, with new figures showing 3,028 public chargers were added in the first three months of 2026, bringing the national total to 119,080 across 46,107 locations.

Despite the fact that you can plug your charging cable into your EV in any weather and safely leave it to do its thing, you might not want water accumulating in your charge port or dripping down your vehicle into the port and creating muck in hard to clean places.

Smart chargers are becoming increasingly affordable, making it easier to get desirable features like solar integration and Bluetooth + Wi-Fi connectivity.

A 12v battery is the most efficient way to power low voltage electrical systems like the ECU, alarm and 4G modem.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one of the best electric cars available in the UK. Its 800V architecture, fast charging speeds, and spacious interior have made it a favourite with EV owners. But when it comes to everyday home charging, you need the right cable to get the most out of it.

A Type 2 charging cable is something you might use every day for years if you charge from home or at work. Even if you only charged twice a week, you're adding circa 100 cycles on to your cable each year.

Either your EV came with a charging cable that's too short or didn't come with one at all. Or your old cable has reached the end of its life. Either way you can replace it with one of the high-quality options in this article.

Commando socket or charge point? This guide reveals everything you need to know about Commando sockets for EV charging.

Charging your electric car with an extension cord could cause a fire. Only do it in emergencies.

SoC stands for "State of Charge" and it refers to the charge level of the battery pack in an electric vehicle.