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Everything you need to know about energy tariffs and charging your EV

Charging your electric vehicle (EV) at home can be much cheaper than running a diesel or petrol car. Did you know that the electricity tariff you pay can make a real difference to the overall costs of running your EV?

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A Motability Scheme customer with short grey hair uses a wheelchair beside a teal electric car, plugging it into a wall mounted home charging point outside a brick house.

Not sure about electric? Explore our new EV for me hub

Thinking about switching to an electric car? Our new EV for Me hub gives you simple tools to help with EV range, charging at home and how much an EV could cost.

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Black Kia EV4 electric car parked on a quiet rural road, shown from a front three quarter angle with a sleek modern design, distinctive LED lighting and aerodynamic wheels, surrounded by green trees in early autumn. Available on the Motability Scheme from £1,299 Advance Payment

Long-range EVs available on the Motability Scheme

Motoring expert Richard Aucock reviews his top long-range electric cars on the Motability Scheme from April 1 to June 30 2026, helping you to travel further on one charge.

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Woman with red curly hair sitting in a wheelchair connects a charging cable to a white electric car on a driveway, smiling at a young boy standing beside her. A home EV charger is mounted on the brick wall behind them, with the cable running from the wall unit to the car. The wheelchair has large wheels with a bold leopard print design.

How your electric car could help power your home and reduce energy bills

Vehicle to Home, often shortened to V2H, lets you use the energy stored in your electric car to power your home. Find out how it works and it's pros and cons.

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A man sitting in a powered wheelchair charges a turquoise electric car at a public charging point. He is smiling and holding a blue contactless payment card up to the reader on the charger. The car is plugged in beside him, and the scene is set outdoors near grass and a bench on a sunny day.

Discover how much it costs to charge an EV on the go

How much does it cost to public charge your Motability Scheme electric vehicle? Our guide to EV charging station costs tells you what to expect when charging your car on the go.

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15 years of electric car range: is it improving?

See how electric car range has grown and evolved over the last 15 years and where electric vehicle (EV) innovation will take it next. Discover what the average range of different EVs is right now.

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6 ways to maximise your electric vehicle’s driving range

Understanding how to take care of your electric car's battery is key to boosting its performance and increasing its range. Read this article for 6 top tips on how you can make the most of your EV and drive further on every charge.

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How EVs can improve your driving experience

Motoring journalist Nick Harper shares how electric vehicles (EVs) offer a better driving experience in comparison to petrol or diesel cars.

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A bright green electric bus with leaf graphics and the words “Leeds City Electric” on the side is parked on a city street, promoting zero-emission transport in Leeds.

How the switch to electric is improving public transport

Take a close look at how the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) is transforming public transport in the UK.

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A person in a brown jacket charges a red electric car at a public charging point on a cloudy day.

Public charging with others in mind: make space, share power

Learn the do’s and do nots of EV charging etiquette. Discover tips to stay courteous, keep bays accessible, and make public charging easier for everyone.

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