While electric vehicles are more reliable than those with traditional combustion engines, there are still times when something will go wrong and it will need to be towed to safety. A flat tyre, brake problems or a flat battery are all examples of this.Can You Tow an EV?The simplest way of towing a vehicle is …
Yes, you can turn on an electric car while it is charging, however, you won’t be able to drive it away. Electric vehicles will not let you open the charging socket unless the car engine is off, although you can still power it on for other things such as using the heater, entertainment systems, apps …
The government has set a target of 2035 for all new vehicle sales to be fully zero emission. However, according to the National Housing Survey, over a third of UK homes have no garage or driveway. That means nearly a third of car owners do not have any off-street parking to use for plug-in charging. …
An electric vehicle (EV) owner might want to consider trailing a cable across a public pavement to charge their vehicle using the home electricity supply where there’s no off-street parking. The home supply is the cheapest way of charging an EV, and charging the car at or near home is convenient. However, there are some …
As things currently stand, an electric vehicle (EV) costs more to buy than its diesel or petrol equivalent. But what about running costs? Recent research suggests that even though the up-front purchase costs are higher, over an average vehicle lifetime an EV is now marginally cheaper than a conventional petrol or diesel car. This indicates …
Charging cable floor covers are perfect If you plan on running an EV cable along the ground. Choosing the right spot for an EV charging station at home is not always easy. Depending on the layout of your garage, house, or even if you live in a flat, the cable may need to extend across …
An electric vehicle charging cable holder can be useful for managing and tidying all your messy EV charger cables at home. Many home EV charging stations lack a convenient way to store the cable and charging nozzle. The cable and nozzle typically hang from the side of the station, exposing them to rain and cold …
If you have a type 1 charging cable for your EV, you may struggle to find a compatible charging station in the UK. The same is true for those with a type 2 charging cable looking for a suitable station in North America.Throughout the UK and Europe, most charging stations support the type 2 cables. …
EV charging cable carry bags can be useful if you use your charger cable frequently or want to carry around your own cable for charging points. Instead of leaving it lying around the boot or the back seat, keep it tidy with a cable carry bag. Buying a cable bag provides a convenient way to …
Home EV chargers are ideal to have installed at your property if you don’t want to have to travel to a public charging point every time you want to charge your EV. Although the public charging station infrastructure is expanding rapidly, the convenience of being able to control your own charging times is very desirable, …