Why do electric cars have a low top speed?

Most electric cars seem to have good acceleration but the top speed is poor compared to their petrol equivalents - Why?

Should I replace my diesel SUV with a petrol hybrid?

I need to replace my diesel Ford Kuga with something newer and cheaper to run. I commute 23 miles each day and I can fit an EV wall box at home if required. I presume a new petrol hybrid SUV is the answer...

Can I fit seat belt extensions to my car?

My Hyundai Kona Electric is very difficult to fit the seatbelt into the clip on the driver's side. Would there be any problem if I bought a seat belt extender?

Average cost to recharge a 70kWh electric car?

What is the average cost to recharge an electric vehicle with, let's say, a 70kWh battery, or even, say, a Volkswagen Golf?

Electric range on my PHEV is reducing, what can I do?

I purchased a Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV in September 2021. At that time I was getting over 30 miles on electric power. This, as expected, declined during the winter and spring but when the weather warmed...

Do all new electric cars have one-pedal driving?

One pedal driving sounds like a genuine advance in ease of motoring. Are all of the newer electric cars so equipped? And is the feature available on any hybrid models?

Are electric cars liable for the £40,000 premium road tax rate?

Will electric cars with a retail price in excess of £40,000 and registered before April 2025 have to pay the higher rate of road fund tax?

Can I use all-season tyres on my EV?

My Kia e-Niro has Michellin Primacy 3 tyres which perform poorly in the wet (they also have just over 2mm tread). My other petrol cars all have all-season tyres which are phenomenal, but the cars all weigh...

Are there specific tyres for EVs and hybrids?

Are some tyres made especially for electric/hybrid cars and, if so, what are the differences and why?

Should we buy a PHEV, mild hybrid or pure electric vehicle?

Nine years and 111,000 miles ago I bought a Mazda 5 on your advice which has served me well but is getting tired. My wife has a 13 year old Nissan Micra which has done 60,000 miles. Along with solar panels...