A silver Hyundai IONIQ 5 driving on a winding moorland road

Electric cars

Clear, checked guides to buying and running an electric car in the UK, from grants and battery health to tax and running costs.

Thinking about an electric car, or already driving one? This section covers the decisions that cost or save real money: which grants apply, how to check a used car’s battery, and what the new pay-per-mile tax will mean for you.

Every guide links to its sources and shows when it was last checked.

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  • Charging: home chargers, public charging prices and smart charging rules
  • Tax and grants: eVED, the Electric Car Grant and chargepoint grants
  • Tools: calculators to help you run the numbers

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Image credit: Hyundai Motor UK press office.