EV Owner Guides

Plain-English answers to the questions UK EV owners ask most: servicing costs, MOT differences, battery warranties and how to spot a trustworthy garage.

Electric Car Service Cost UK (2026 Guide)

A full electric car service in the UK typically costs between £120 and £250. Interim services start around £90; large-battery EVs and premium brands can climb to £300+. This guide breaks down where yo…

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What's Included in an EV Service?

A full EV service should cover four areas: the high-voltage system (battery, motor, inverter), the cooling circuit, the conventional mechanical components (brakes, tyres, suspension), and the auxiliar…

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EV MOT Explained — UK Driver's Guide

Electric cars need an MOT in the UK just like petrol and diesel vehicles — once they're three years old, then annually. Most of the test is identical, but the emissions section is skipped, and there a…

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EV Battery Warranty UK — What Does It Cover?

Most UK electric vehicles come with an 8-year / 100,000-mile battery warranty that guarantees no less than 70% of original capacity. The details vary by manufacturer, and a few common mistakes can voi…

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EV vs Hybrid Servicing — What's the Difference?

Pure electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrids (HEV, PHEV) share most of the same high-voltage architecture — but the service intervals, cost and complexity differ. If you drive a plug-in hybrid, you essen…

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How to Find a Trusted EV Garage in the UK

Picking the wrong garage for your electric car can void warranties, cause expensive damage or — at worst — put a technician in danger. Here's a clear checklist for finding a qualified, trustworthy EV …

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Electric Car Myths Busted (UK, 2026)

Most electric car "facts" you hear at the pub are out of date or simply wrong. Here are the myths UK drivers Google most, answered straight with real 2026 figures and sources. No spin, no preaching: i…

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New EV Driver Guide: What to Know in Your First Month (UK, 2026)

The single most useful thing to learn in your first month with an EV is the 20% to 80% charging habit: keep the battery in that band for daily driving and only fill to 100% before a long trip. Get tha…

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Electric Car Questions Answered Before You Buy (UK, 2026)

The honest answer to "should I buy an electric car?" comes down to one thing: where you park. If you can charge at home or at work, an EV is almost certainly cheaper and easier than petrol for you. If…

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Guides by car

Charging times, real range and battery life for the UK's most popular EVs.

Tesla Model Y Long Range Tesla Model 3 RWD Tesla Model 3 Long Range Nissan Leaf 40kWh Nissan Leaf e+ 62kWh Nissan Ariya 87kWh Kia Niro EV Kia EV6 Kia EV3 Long Range Hyundai Kona Electric 64kWh Hyundai Ioniq 5 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Hyundai Inster Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Volkswagen ID.4 Pro Volkswagen ID.7 Pro Polestar 2 Long Range MG MG4 SE MG MG4 Trophy Long Range MG ZS EV Long Range BMW i3 120Ah BMW i4 eDrive40 BMW iX1 xDrive30 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Audi Q4 e-tron 40 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 Renault Zoe ZE50 Renault Megane E-Tech Renault 5 E-Tech 52kWh Peugeot e-208 Peugeot e-2008 Vauxhall Corsa Electric Vauxhall Mokka Electric Citroen e-C4 Fiat 500e 42kWh Mini Cooper SE Mini Countryman E Cupra Born 58kWh Skoda Enyaq 60 Skoda Enyaq 80 Skoda Elroq 85 Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo EX30 Extended Range Jaguar I-Pace Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range Ford Puma Gen-E Toyota bZ4X BYD Atto 3 BYD Seal Dacia Spring 45 Kia EV5 Air Toyota C-HR+ 77kWh Skoda Enyaq Coupe 85 Skoda Elroq 60 Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer Pro Cupra Tavascan VZ1 Audi Q6 e-tron Peugeot e-3008 73kWh Vauxhall Grandland Electric 73kWh Jeep Avenger Electric Renault 4 E-Tech 52kWh Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range BMW iX3 50 xDrive Volvo EX90 Single Motor Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range Volvo EC40 Single Motor Extended Range Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor Mini Aceman SE Mini Countryman SE ALL4 BYD Dolphin 60.4kWh BYD Dolphin Surf Boost BYD Sealion 7 RWD Comfort XPENG G6 RWD Long Range Ford Explorer Extended Range RWD Ford Capri Extended Range RWD Tesla Model Y RWD Renault Zoe ZE40 BMW i3 94Ah BMW i3 60Ah Hyundai Kona Electric 39kWh Kia e-Niro 39kWh Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Hyundai Ioniq 5 58kWh Fiat 500e 24kWh Nissan Leaf 24kWh Nissan Leaf 75kWh Nissan Leaf 52kWh Toyota Urban Cruiser 61kWh Suzuki e Vitara 61kWh Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ Volkswagen ID. Polo 52kWh Cupra Raval 52kWh Volvo ES90 Single Motor Extended Range Toyota Urban Cruiser 49kWh Suzuki e Vitara 49kWh BMW i3 50 xDrive Alpine A390 GT

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