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  Will an electric car maintain its quoted range if it's driven at high speeds? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  How do quoted economy figures for battery-electric cars hold up if the car is driven continuously at motorway speeds? My daughter lives 170 miles away...
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  Are there any Evoque-height EVs coming soon? 11 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Range Rover Evoque was stolen last week. Her next car really ought to be all electric. She liked the height of the Evoque, a lot. She is short...
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  Would buying a secondhand electric car be a wise investment? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Thinking about buying a small electric car for my wife. She does mainly local trips, shopping, visiting friends, absolute maximum 70 - 80 miles in a day....
• EVs and brake lights 2 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  I've never driven an EV but AFAIK, they have regenerative braking and this may be adjustable so that at max, the brakes would only be called upon to bring the car to a halt or when heavy deceleration is required. Broadly correct? Followed a Tesla this morning and later, my neighbour
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  Why aren't dashcams fitted as standard to new cars? 9 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Dashcams have been available for several years now in the accessories marketplace. With the increase in car tech levels, including reversing and 360 degree...
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  Can you recommend an electric car with good real-world range? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in buying or leasing a new electric car. Please advise on models that are currently or imminently available that have a good range (real-world...
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  We've delayed our charging point installation due to Coronavirus. Will we get a reduced grant if the work isn't done by May? 15 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The delivery of our new Tesla has been delayed, so we postponed the installation of the home charging point. We reckon it reduces the risk of Coronavirus...
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  Is an EV actually cost effective? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to decide on my next car. With pure EVs I hear of £50 pcm battery lease and then whatever commercial charging points cost. What is the sort...
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  Will an electric car be able to tow a caravan? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Will electric cars be able to tow a caravan?
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  Can electric cars tow a caravan? 29 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  It will apparently be possible to tow with the new Nissan Ariya. If so, what weight? Surely the range will be devastated. Also, is anyone planning to provide...
• All - EVs 27 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  With COP26 going on the Daily Mail has put together a survey of all the car manufacturers outlining their future commitments to achieving Zero emissions and their current EV models It will not copy so you have to go looking for it on todays web page. Teslas new Roadster due
• Toyota Prius & Hybrids - Replacing batteries on electric / hybrid vehicles 1 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  In 2012 I attended a presentation at Imperial College about Electric vehicles including the Tesla. The presenters told us that the batteries were likely to degrade after c.3years and buying
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  Looking for the best commuter car for the motorway, what are my options? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am working away from home, about 130 mile commute one-way that I do one round trip a week. Based on your website I bought a 2015 Honda Civic. I absolutely...
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  I'm thinking of getting a new diesel car. Can you suggest a model? 13 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  The lease on my Volvo V40 petrol auto is due to end in 6 months time so I need to start thinking about what to replace it with. In the main, I have been...
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  Need a congestion charge friendly car - suggestions? 11 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife needs a car that can travel through London's Congestion Charge Zone with no fee as it will be a daily journey, which will also be used for work...
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  Buying a new car - electric or hybrid? 25 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I live on the Isle of Wight and want to buy a plug-in hybrid as most of our journeys are less than 20 miles. I currently have a 1988 Porsche 924s for...
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  Are car drag coefficients a con? 21 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Not so long ago manufacturers use to quote drag coefficients to demonstrate how aerodynamic their cars were. A good example was the Citroen XM, the front...
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  Does rapid charging damage electric vehicles? 30 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Does the rapid charging of electric cars have any significant detrimental effects, i.e. shortening the battery's life?
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  What electric vehicles can tow a 1450kg caravan? 19 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We are being pressurised into going electric, despite the manufacturing sites not being 'green' for the foreseeable future. Being a caravaner and also...
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  Battery chuck ‘em 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was pleasantly surprised at reading about Renault's intention of developing 'quick drop stations' to swap batteries in their electric cars. For the past...