More than the car.
A car only makes sense if the batteries, chargers, grid and policy around it make sense too. Each desk is organised around questions a reader can act on.
- Electric cars New models, real-world range, charging performance, pricing and ownership.
- Which EV fits my driving?
- What range figure can I trust?
- Is the price premium worth it?
- Hybrids and plug-in hybrids Where a hybrid makes more sense than an EV, and how plug-in hybrids work in practice.
- Should I buy an EV, HEV or PHEV?
- How often must a PHEV be charged?
- What happens when the battery is empty?
- Charging and infrastructure Home charging, public networks, connectors, reliability and pricing.
- How long will my car take to charge?
- Can I charge without a driveway?
- Why is the advertised peak not constant?
- Batteries and supply chain Cell chemistry, degradation, recycling, raw materials and manufacturing.
- How long does an EV battery last?
- What is LFP?
- Can an EV battery be recycled?
- Clean energy and the grid Solar, wind, storage, electricity markets and what a cleaner grid changes.
- Is an EV only as clean as the grid?
- Can cars support the grid?
- What makes home solar worthwhile?
- E-bikes and micromobility Electric bikes, scooters, cargo bikes, safety and regulation.
- Which e-bike format suits me?
- How much range do I need?
- What makes a battery safe?