plug to charge at home is easy, but slow. 3-pin sockets charge at 2kW to 2.3kW max, so it's the slowest type of charging available.

Need an EV charger but not sure where to start? This guide covers everything you need to know.

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

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

Charging every day could degrade your battery and reduce your range over the long term.

The rate of degradation in EV batteries is so slow you are unlikely to own a car for long enough to notice any problems.

Bringing down costs is essential to get more people into EVs. So what will it take to make an EV affordable for the masses?

Charging your EV to 80% is a battery saving measure that extends the lifespan of the battery.

Instead of buying a car outright, with salary sacrifice you lease an electric car through your employer and pay for it through lower salary deductions.

An electric motor is the driving force behind an EV, converting electrical energy into mechanical energy and thus powering the vehicle.

The answer depends on whether your car is charging slowly at home or in public.

Not every electric car can tow a caravan, but there are plenty that will.

Electric vehicles have a temperamental range - this article explores the biggest energy sappers.

You don't need a smart meter to install an EV charger, but you do need a smart meter to purchase an EV tariff - so it's worth getting one anyway.