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Charging an electric car: what you need to know

Our quick guide to charging an electric car explains how long it takes, where to charge and how to save money by charging your EV at home.

How do you drive an electric car?

An electric car is no more difficult to drive than one powered by petrol or diesel. If you are an EV novice, our guide explains the process.

How accurate is the official range of electric cars?

How accurate are official range figures provided for electric cars? We explain the test process – and how you can maximise EV mileage.

What happens if an electric car runs out of battery charge?

Running out of charge in an electric car is inconvenient and inadvisable. We explain your options if your EV's battery goes flat.

Hyundai electric cars: Your questions answered

Here is what you need to know about Hyundai’s growing range of electric cars, including prices, equipment and charging speeds.

Audi E-Tron electric cars: Your questions answered

Read our detailed guide to Audi's range of E-Tron electric cars, including prices, equipment and charging speeds.

Charging an EV: what is the difference between AC and DC current?

We explain the difference between AC and DC electricity. How do these types of current affect how long it takes to recharge an electric car?

What are the pros and cons of electric cars?

From road tax to public charging, our Motoring Electric guide explores the advantages and disadvantages of choosing an electric car.

What is preconditioning and how can it boost your EV’s range?

Preconditioning can benefit you, your electric car's battery and your bank balance. Motoring Electric's quick guide explains how it works.

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The Motoring Electric glossary runs from AC to ZEV. It shoud help you to understand the acronyms, abbreviations and terminology used for electric cars.

Electric cars: Why charging capacity doesn’t tell the whole story

We explain the difference between electric car charging capacity and charging speed – and how each can impact the time taken to recharge.

How accurate is the official range of electric cars?

How accurate are official range figures provided for electric cars? We explain the test process – and how you can maximise EV mileage.

Which electric cars can use Ionity ultra-fast 350kW chargers?

The Ionity network of 350kW ultra-rapid chargers is the fastest way to recharge your EV. But which cars can take advantage of the technology?

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

How long an electric car takes to charge depends upon a number of variables. We do the maths, so you can save time.