Charging
How EV fast charging actually works: the charge curve explained
A 150 kW charger almost never delivers 150 kW for a full session. Here is what the charge curve is, why it tapers, and how to plan stops around it.
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Buying Guides
Home EV charger buying guide: 3.3 kW vs 7.4 kW vs 11 kW
Most households buy more charger than they can use. Size it against how far you actually drive and how long...
Buying Guides
The first-time EV buyer checklist: 12 questions to ask before you sign
Range is the question everyone asks and rarely the one that matters. These are the twelve that actually decide whether...
Buying Guides
How to check battery health when buying a used EV
The battery is most of the value of a used EV. Here is how to assess it in an afternoon,...
Battery Tech
LFP vs NMC: which EV battery chemistry should you buy?
Two chemistries dominate affordable EVs, and they behave differently enough to change which car suits you. Neither is simply better.
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...
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.