Electric Cars
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Emma Jones and Sam Quek take an EV Road Trip
ZenAuto hooked BBC Sports Presenter, Emma Jones and former England field hockey defender, Sam Quek up with an EV. Read the blog to find out all about their EV road trip. Read more -
A complete guide to low emissions zones
Low Emissions Zones (LEZ) have been hitting the headlines recently, but what are Low Emissions Zones? Here’s everything you need to know about them, including when they might be arriving at a city near you. Read more -
A guide to towing with an EV and hybrids
We love them in this country, but can electric cars pull caravans? Here’s everything you need to know. Read more -
AVAS explained
Switching to an EV means learning lots of new terminology as you try to identify what features your new car offers. Some features you will have never come across before, for example, AVAS. What exactly is AVAS? Read more -
Tesla Model 3 - Sentry mode explained
As well as being incredibly cool, Teslas are so popular because of the amazing innovative technology they offer, always pushing the boundaries of what we can expect from modern cars. A great example of this is Sentry Mode in its Model 3 range. Read more -
Government announcement moves UK closer to electric future
Following on from the Government’s initial plan to shift to electric cars by 2030, the UK’s journey towards Net Zero was accelerated this week with the announcements of new plans ahead of the COP26 event next month. Read more -
The best EV apps 2021
If you want to know where to charge your car, manage its charging at home, there’s an app for that. Here are the apps you need to think about downloading to make the most out of your EV experience in 2021. Read more -
Electric vehicle charging modes explained
Currently, there are four charging modes, imaginatively named Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3 and Mode 4. Here’s what each of them mean. Read more -
Home charging points – A complete guide to getting set up
Getting a home charging point means that you’re not reliant on public charging, but can instead start the day with a fully-charged car ready for action. Here’s everything you need to know about setting up your home charging point. Read more -
Quarterly EV news round up
2021 has been a big year already for electric vehicles with yet more evidence of the shift from fossil fuel-powered cars to EVs. But what else has been going on so far this year? Read more -
Lockdown lifting - Essential checks for your EV
It’s important to make sure your car is in the best condition possible for a long journey. Here are some tips for what essential checks you need to do on your EV. Read more -
What's hot in 2021 in the EV market?
2021 has all the potential to be the most exciting year yet in the world of EVs, with some absolutely stunning new vehicles due to be launched this year. Here’s our guide to what to watch out for on the roads. Read more -
Meet the extreme fast charging EV batteries
This new type of battery by Israeli company StoreDot and manufactured by Eve Energy in China is able to be fully-charged in just five minutes. Read more -
EVs and the environment - what you need to know
It’s Earth Day today and a great reason to think about our impact on the planet. We’ve always been told that EVs are better for the environment but how much do you actually know about it? Read more -
Is cheap overnight charging the future for EVs?
How, where and when to charge your electric vehicle has always been a key consideration for drivers. But could we be about to see a new revolution in how this happens? Read more -
Top electric vehicles for families
It’s no surprise that electric car makers are ensuring that they are delivering for the family market with an ever-growing range of options available for all budgets. Here’s your guide to five of the best electric family cars on the market. Read more -
UK to get its first EV battery gigafactory
In another sign of the UK’s journey towards total adoption of electric vehicles, it’s been announced that an automotive battery gigafactory is to be built in the North East, opening by the end of 2027. Read more -
EV myth busting - Fact vs. reality when it comes to electric vehicles
You’ve heard the rumours about EVs, now here’s the truth. We’ve created this myth-busting guide to sort the tales from the truth and make leasing an EV simple. Read more -
All new cars to be fully electric by 2030 - what we know now
The UK Government announced today that they were bringing to ban the sale of new cars and vans powered wholly by petrol and diesel from 2040 forward, to 2030. Read more -
Electric cars in cold weather: Tips for caring for your EV this winter
Winter is coming and if this is your first time driving an EV in the colder months, we have everything you need to know how to look after it in sub-zero conditions and maximise your EV driving experience. Read more -
The lowdown on leasing an EV
Our quick guide to the ins and outs of personal leasing. If you’re a first-time leaser, here are the big things you need to know. Read more -
Is leasing an EV right for me?
Perhaps there’s already an EV you’ve got your eye on. Perhaps you want to do your bit for the planet. Perhaps you just want to try out the latest car tech for yourself. But before you take the plunge and lease with us, here are a few things to think about. Read more -
Stay in charge of your charging
The one thing everyone asks us about EVs is “where can I charge them?” So, here’s our guide to just about everything you need to know about charging your EV. Read more