Guides
Independent guides for UK drivers on EV charging, buying a used electric car, running costs and fuel.
- No driveway16 October 2026
How to charge an electric car without a driveway (UK guide, 2026)
No driveway doesn't have to mean no EV. Here are your realistic options – from pavement cable channels to lamppost chargers – and what each costs in 2026.
- No driveway16 October 2026
Charging without a driveway just got easier: new pavement channel rules from 21 October 2026
From 21 October 2026, households in England will normally no longer need a separate planning application for a qualifying pavement cable channel. Here's what changes, what doesn't, and how to apply.
- No driveway16 October 2026
Pavement EV charging in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland: how the rules differ
England's new 21 October 2026 rules don't apply everywhere. Here's how pavement charging works in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Used EVs16 October 2026
How to check the battery health of a used electric car (UK guide)
Battery health is the most important thing to check on a used EV. Here's what state of health means, how to check it and what a good result looks like.