You've noticed your EV charges much more slowly in winter — and it's not your imagination. Cold lithium-ion cells have significantly higher internal resistance, which forces the battery management system to reduce the maximum charge rate to protect the cells. We go deep on the science, quantify how much slower charging is in cold weather, and share the practical techniques to minimise the impact.
Plug & Charge is the ultimate EV convenience feature: you simply connect the cable and charging starts automatically — the car authenticates itself with the network and billing happens in the background. Based on the ISO 15118 standard, it's now supported by a growing number of UK networks and vehicles. We explain how it works and where you can use it today.
The UK's fastest public EV chargers are breaking past 350kW and heading towards 400kW — capable of adding over 200 miles of range in 15 minutes for compatible vehicles. We map every 400kW-capable site in the UK, explain which electric cars can actually benefit from these speeds, and compare the networks deploying them.
V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) and V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) both sound similar but work in completely different ways and serve different purposes. V2L powers your camping equipment; V2G earns you money from the national grid. We explain both clearly, list which UK cars support each, and help you decide which matters for your lifestyle.
The idea of using your EV battery to power your home during a blackout or expensive peak hours is compelling — but in 2026, very few cars and chargers actually support bidirectional charging in the UK. We list every vehicle with V2H capability, the compatible home chargers, and what the real-world installation costs look like.
Your home EV charger is a connected device — and like any connected device, it can be hacked. From 2026, new UK legislation under the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act requires all smart chargers to meet mandatory cybersecurity standards. We explain what's required and what it means for you.
The 3kW "trickle" charger that defined early EV ownership is rapidly disappearing from UK streets and car parks. New 2026 regulations effectively mandate 7kW as the minimum standard for new installations. We explain why this is happening, what it means for your charging times, and whether older slow chargers will be retrofitted.
You pull up to a 350kW ultra-rapid charger but your car is only drawing 100kW. What's going on? The answer lies in your battery's charging curve — a fundamental piece of EV tech that every driver should understand. We explain how curves work and how to use them to charge smarter.
While drivers debate 150kW vs 350kW for their cars, a far larger revolution is coming for the UK's freight industry. Megawatt Charging System (MCS) will deliver over 1MW to electric trucks — enough to charge a 40-tonne HGV in under an hour. Here's what's planned, and when.
