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Do Electric Cars Need Oil? What EVs Use Instead and What Still Needs Servicing
Electric cars need no engine oil or oil changes, but most still carry reduction gear oil, coolant and brake fluid that the maker's schedule checks or replaces.
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Electric car battery capacity ranked: which EVs have the biggest battery?
The Range Rover Electric has the biggest usable battery in our UK data at 118.5 kWh, but efficiency, not capacity, decides how far a car goes on each kWh.
Charging
Electric car charging time: every charger speed and every popular model
Most electric cars fill overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox and add 10 to 80% in 12 to 35 minutes on a rapid charger, depending on the car.
Policy & Incentives
EV road tax 2025 and 2026: VED rates, the £50,000 supplement and Tesla examples
A new electric car pays £10 of vehicle tax in its first year and £200 a year after that, with an extra £440 a year from year two to year six if its list price is over £50,000.
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Extended Range Electric Vehicles: What an EREV Is and Whether It Is Coming to the UK
An EREV is an electric car with a petrol generator on board; Leapmotor sells two in the UK now, and iCaur and Li Auto arrive in 2027 without a confirmed UK range extender.
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How Does the Heater Work in an Electric Car? Heat Pumps Explained
An electric car heats its cabin with power from the drive battery, either through a resistive heater or a more efficient heat pump that moves heat in from outside and from the car's own motors.
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Common Problems with Electric Cars (and How to Avoid Them)
Most problems with electric cars come from the small 12-volt battery, software and tyres rather than the motor or battery pack, and most can be avoided with a few habits and the right checks.
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What Happens If an Electric Car Runs Out of Battery?
An electric car warns you repeatedly, then limits its power, then stops, and it has to be given a roadside boost or carried on a flatbed to a charger.