Battery Tech
Why EVs lose range in winter, and how to get most of it back
Cold costs range through three separate mechanisms. Two of them you can do something about, and the fix takes about thirty seconds.
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Reviews
How we test EVs: our range and charging methodology
Every review we publish uses the same route, the same conditions and the same instruments. Here is the full method,...
Charging
EV charging connectors explained: CCS2, Type 2 and what fits your car
Two connectors cover almost everything you will meet: Type 2 for AC, CCS2 for DC. Here is how they relate...
Buying Guides
EV vs petrol running costs: how to do the maths yourself
Comparisons on the internet use someone else's tariff and someone else's mileage. Here is the calculation with your numbers instead.
Charging
Public charging etiquette: 9 rules that keep the queue moving
Charging bays work on unwritten rules. Most friction comes from people who simply have not been told what they are.