EV charging guides

Find out about charging and using your electric vehicle in our guides covering costs, charging point locations, safety and more.

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EV Charging Statistics 2025 - Industry Report | Uswitch.comThe latest EV charging statistics for 2025, there were 84,218 public UK EV charging device ..

Electric car myths: bustedSome drivers still believe certain EV-related myths, but are they valid? We bust some of t ..

What is the lifetime cost of an electric vehicle?How does the cost of an EV compare to that of a petrol or diesel car over their respective ..

Electric vehicles and accessibilityWith electric vehicles becoming more popular around the world and in the UK specifically, ..

EV glossaryNew to the world of EVs? If you’re thinking about swapping your petrol model for a battery ..

The best European city to own an electric vehicle in Electric vehicles have become increasingly popular in the wake of the environmental crisi ..

How long does it take to charge an electric car?Unsure how long it takes to charge an electric car? Lots of factors can affect an EV's cha ..

Ultra Low Emission ZonesLooking to find out more about Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ)? Uswitch explains what you ..

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?Concerned about how much it might cost to charge an electric car? Uswitch breaks down the ..

The European capitals with the highest density of EV charging stationsWith several major countries pledging for their cars to go all-electric by 2040, our Elect ..

Electric car charging points mapNeed to charge your EV? Uswitch’s electric car charging points map will help you plan your ..

OLEV grant: government grant for electric carsThe Office for Low Emissions (OLEV) grant can help you save up to £350 on the purchase and ..