Straight-talking guides on everything EV charging — from choosing a charger to making the most of smart tariffs.
Higher purchase price, public charging frustrations, range anxiety. We cover the real negatives — not just the marketing spin — so you can make an informed decision.
Short answer: no, it's not legally required. Long answer: here's why almost everyone who can get one, should — and what happens if you rely on a 3-pin plug.
Public rapid chargers can cost 70–80p/kWh — more expensive than petrol per mile. Here's when it makes sense, when to avoid it, and how home charging changes the maths completely.
We run the numbers for a typical South East driver doing 10,000 miles a year. Fuel, servicing, tax — what actually changes and by how much.
Yes — but here's exactly why it's a bad idea for daily use, how long it actually takes, and what a dedicated charger does differently.
It depends almost entirely on your tariff. On a standard rate: yes. On a smart EV tariff: less than you'd think. Here's what the numbers actually look like.
The rules have tightened significantly. Most homeowners no longer qualify — but renters and social housing tenants still can. Here's the current picture.
Tethered means the cable's permanently attached. Untethered means you plug in your own. Both have pros and cons depending on your car, household and parking situation.
Manufacturer range figures are rarely what you get in real life. Here's how to read the numbers, what affects range, and whether range anxiety is a real problem for most drivers.
Octopus Go, EDF GoElectric, British Gas Electric Driver. What smart tariffs are, how they work, and which is best for home EV charging in the South East.
It's harder — but not always impossible. Here's the current state of on-street charging, shared parking solutions, and what's changing in the next few years.
You don't need to own your home to get a home charger. Here's what you're entitled to as a tenant, which grant applies, and a template for asking your landlord.