Tesla electric cars: Your questions answered
Dec 9, 2024 · Tesla is undoubtedly the most famous electric car company in the world, with the now-ubiquitous Model 3 one of the most popular EVs of the past decade.. This is a broad overview of what you need to know about buying a Tesla electric car. The EV market is changing fast (almost as fast as a Model 3 can accelerate), so this page will be updated regularly.
What is preconditioning and how can it boost your EV’s range?
Jul 29, 2024 · Preconditioning is one of the lesser-known but genuinely beneficial features of electric cars. Whether it’s a scorching afternoon in the summer or a freezing morning in winter, preconditioning can make your life easier.
EV MPG: what is miles per kWh for electric cars? - Motoring Electric
Jan 11, 2024 · Miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the electric vehicle equivalent of miles per gallon (mpg) in petrol or diesel cars. In other words, it tells you the distance you can expect your electric car to travel for every kilowatt-hour of energy consumed.. Glossing over the fact that we still use miles per gallon as a measurement for fuel economy, even though we …
EV gears explained: are all electric cars automatic?
Jun 11, 2024 · Most electric cars are essentially automatic. This means there is no need for the driver to change gear. You simply engage D (for Drive), press the accelerator pedal and let the car do the work.
What is Plug & Charge for electric cars? - Motoring Electric
Jan 1, 2024 · Plug & Charge simplifies the process of charging an electric car by removing the need to use an RFID card, smartphone app or contactless payment. The name couldn’t be more appropriate: you simply plug in and charge. Of course, you need to set up the service in the first place, so what do you need to know about this next-generation method of charging?
Can I use a Tesla Supercharger to charge my non-Tesla electric car?
Mar 7, 2024 · For years, drivers of non-Tesla electric cars were forced to look at Tesla Superchargers with envious eyes. The first Supercharger station opened back in 2012 and the network has since grown to more than 50,000 Superchargers worldwide.
From slow to ultra-rapid: electric car charging speeds explained
Jan 15, 2024 · The latest stats from Zap-Map show the UK had 53,906 public electric car chargers at the end of 2023 – a 45 percent increase over the total for 2022. Of these, nearly 20 percent (10,497) were rapid or ultra-rapid devices. Recent years have seen increased investment in high-speed public chargers, which should give EV owners more confidence to tackle long journeys.
What are the pros and cons of electric cars? - Motoring Electric
Aug 7, 2024 · From road tax to public charging, our Motoring Electric guide explores the advantages and disadvantages of choosing an electric car.
Do electric cars have to make a sound? - Motoring Electric
Feb 14, 2024 · As seen (and heard) in the video above, BMW has collaborated with Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer to create soundtracks for its electric cars – including the sporty M models.The result, it says, is an ‘orchestra of emotions’ …
The basics: what do I need to know about electric cars?
Jan 7, 2024 · Whatever you think about electric cars, they are the future – or certainly a major part of it. However, they are also nothing new. The first EVs hit the roads in the late 19th century, around the same time as the earliest combustion cars.