Jul 25, 2024 · Imagine you own a car that is running low on petrol or diesel. However, you can only fill up at a Shell station if you had previously registered your details with Shell – likewise at an Esso station if you had registered with Esso, and so on.

Jan 22, 2025 · At the time of writing, Volkswagen sells six fully electric cars in the UK. The latest EV to join the German marque’s expanding range is the ID.7 Tourer. This guide offers a broad overview of what you need to know about buying an electric Volkswagen right now.

Jan 29, 2024 · For years, road tax – officially Vehicle Excise Duty – was one of the unavoidable costs of motoring. You’d have to fork out for tax, even if your car spent the majority of its time parked on the driveway or locked away in a garage.

Feb 3, 2025 · Mild hybrid cars are surprisingly popular in the UK. According to figures from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), the Ford Puma was the most popular new car sold in 2024: a crossover powered exclusively by a range of 1.0-litre mild hybrid engines.. In this guide to mild hybrid cars, we will explain how the technology works, and how these …

Jul 29, 2024 · Preconditioning is one of the lesser-known but genuinely beneficial features of electric cars. Whether it’s a scorching afternoon in the summer or a freezing morning in winter, preconditioning can make your life easier.

Jan 11, 2024 · Miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the electric vehicle equivalent of miles per gallon (mpg) in petrol or diesel cars. In other words, it tells you the distance you can expect your electric car to travel for every kilowatt-hour of energy consumed.. Glossing over the fact that we still use miles per gallon as a measurement for fuel economy, even though we pay per litre of fuel, we …

Dec 16, 2024 · Range is one of the major considerations when buying an electric car. Knowing how far you can drive on a full charge may ease any lingering ‘range anxiety’ you have.. All new electric cars have an official range in miles that is quoted by the manufacturer.

Mar 6, 2024 · Living in the wilds of N Norfolk a electric car would be virtually impossible to own since there are virtually no public charging points. The management company for my apartment has had an estimate for fitting a charging point for 10 chargers – £121,000!!

The essential information you need to buy a Volkswagen electric car, including the models available, driving range and charging advice.

Jan 1, 2024 · Plug & Charge simplifies the process of charging an electric car by removing the need to use an RFID card, smartphone app or contactless payment. The name couldn’t be more appropriate: you simply plug in and charge. Of course, you need to set up the service in the first place, so what do you need to know about this next-generation method of charging?