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EVs in 2026: Is it really cheaper to charge at home?
32+ min ago (842+ words) With EV prices falling and charging options expanding, the cost conversation has evolved. In 2026, charging an electric car is more flexible than ever; and where, when and how you charge can make a real difference to what you spend Electric…...
This is how much EVs really cost to charge at home - you might be surprised
48+ min ago (797+ words) Here's your complete guide to EV home charger costs, installation and speed The Independent Home Channel is powered by Octopus Energy. One of the main considerations when deciding to switch to an EV is whether or not you can conveniently…...
Robotaxis are coming to London. The city's famed black cab drivers are skeptical
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (1098+ words) The Ford Mustang Mach-E cruises down a London road choked with traffic, using its onboard AI system to avoid jaywalkers and cyclists, and navigate roadwork as it drives to its destination. The autonomous vehicle from British startup Wayve Technologies is…...
Tesla’s cheapest Model 3 offers a 332-mile range and stunning value
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (1298+ words) This entry-level Model 3 targets buyers with strong efficiency, competitive pricing and Tesla's trademark technology Tesla's Model 3 has played a pivotal role in bringing electric cars into the mainstream, combining long range, strong performance and advanced software in a relatively accessible…...
You can give old batteries a new life by safely recycling them
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (838+ words) When household batteries die, it's hard to know what to do with them. So they get shoved into a junk drawer or sheepishly thrown into the trash. But dead batteries aren't quite finished. They can leak heavy metals like cadmium…...
BYD Seal 2026 update – it’s all change, except for the price
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (551+ words) This model has played a central role in BYD's growing presence in the European EV market BYD has revealed a revised version of its Seal electric saloon for the 2026 model year, introducing a series of updates focused on technology, practicality…...
Grok AI gets a ‘sexy’ personality for UK Tesla owners but it can argue with you, too
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (500+ words) The free in-car AI companion gets multiple personality modes that include Motivation, Romantic and Argumentative Tesla has begun rolling out its Grok artificial intelligence assistant across Europe, with UK customers among the first to receive the new system as part…...
Used electric cars are safer to buy than second-hand petrol or diesel models
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (366+ words) Pre-purchase used car inspections reveal far fewer faults on EVs than petrol and diesel models, with luxury SUVs amongst the riskiest buys Electric vehicles have been revealed as the safest used car buys, with far fewer faults found by a…...
California regulators decide not to suspend Tesla sales in the state
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (174+ words) California regulators say that Tesla had stopped misleading drivers about the safety of its cars and so would not suspend its license to sell in the state California regulators said on Tuesday that Tesla had stopped misleading drivers about the…...
These are the EVs eligible for Electric Car Grant discounts
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (649+ words) There's a growing list of cars eligible for the scheme that's bringing EV prices down The Independent Home Channel is powered by Octopus Energy. Electric cars are becoming more and more popular as buyers reap the benefits of buying an…...