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

Miles per kWh measures how many miles an electric vehicle can be driven with 1kW of energy.

800V charging unlocks faster charge speeds than 400V, but the architecture is expensive.

Rapid DC chargers give electric vehicles a serious boost in minutes rather than hours, making them an obvious choice for busy commercial sites.

Electric cars have huge battery packs that can power an entire house by themselves for several days.

7kW chargers are fast enough to deliver convenient charging at home.

Charging an electric car with no driveway isn't as difficult or as inconvenient as it's portrayed to be.

In our experience, charging an electric car overnight with a 3-pin plug is perfectly safe if done correctly.

Electric cars are surging in popularity thanks to their reduced environmental impact compared to petrol-powered cars. But are they actually more efficient?

The race for 0-62mph in less than a second is enthralling, but our interest in future battery technologies for electric vehicles is even greater.

If you want an 11kW charger, you must upgrade to a three-phase power supply, which requires modifications to your electrical installation.

V2L (Vehicle to Load) is a bidirectional power feature that lets you use the large battery in an electric vehicle to power or charge something else.

Every EV has an onboard charger, the main purpose of which is to convert Alternating Current from the grid into Direct Current for the battery.