EV Advice

By Tom White · 24 Oct 2023

Sure, the world of EVs might seem all new and slightly alarming to those who deeply understand how internal-combustion-engined cars work, but trust us, it’s not that hard. If you’ve ever had a mobile phone, or a laptop, you’ve dealt with batteries and recharging already. Just imagine your laptop with wheels and electric motors, and seats, and a boot and… well, you get the idea.

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Should you buy an EV if you have a family?

By Emily Agar · 21 Oct 2023

Buying an EV for the first time is a big deal and can be pricey. If you have a family and are considering swapping out an ICE car for an EV, you might want to ask yourself these questions first.

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Toyota Camry hybrid orders paused

By Chris Thompson · 19 Oct 2023

Toyota has temporarily stopped taking orders for its hybrid Camry sedan, with wait times for the electrified versions of its veteran model “remaining above two years”.

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Types of electric and hybrid vehicles explained

By Tom White · 03 Oct 2023

As the world moves away from purely internal combustion engined (ICE) vehicles thanks to strict regulations in various parts of the world and widespread awareness of the need to decarbonise the transport sector, multiple types of electrified solutions have popped up.

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Comprehensive car insurance vs third party: What's the difference?

By David Morley · 22 Sep 2023

Like any grudge purchase, many of us don’t really pay too much attention to car insurance. You buy it because you need it.

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Hybrid vs plug-in hybrid: What's the difference?

By Stephen Corby · 20 Sep 2023

The main difference when looking at a hybrid vs a plug in hybrid is that the former is powered by both a petrol-fuelled internal combustion engine and a battery-powered electric motor that can work either independently or simultaneously, whereas the latter is powered chiefly by an electric motor and will only use its internal-combustion engine as a back-up should your electric motor’s battery run

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Electric cars vs petrol cars: What are the pros and cons of going electric?

By Stephen Corby · 20 Sep 2023

Although cars with internal-combustion engines have been the norm for well over a century now, they are slowly but surely on their way out due to the development of vehicles like electric cars that are far better for the environment.

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How do hybrid cars work?

By David Morley · 11 Sep 2023

A hybrid car works by utilising both a petrol-powered internal-combustion engine (ICE) and an electric motor that is powered by a battery. There are also diesel hybrid cars, but these are far less common - petrol hybrids are like birds, diesel ones are a bit more like dodos.

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EV charging apps: The top 5 electric car apps for owners

By Stephen Corby · 30 Aug 2023

One of the major advantages of driving a petrol-powered car is that unless you’re deep in the outback or have taken a serious wrong turn in the middle of nowhere, you can always rest easy knowing that a petrol station where you can refuel is never too far away.

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How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

By David Morley · 30 Aug 2023

Q: How much does it cost to charge an electric car? A: In a nutshell, charging at home on solar panels is the cheapest way to recharge your electric car; using a commercial fast-charger will be the most expensive. But, this is another one of those apparently simple questions that produces a relatively involved answer.

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