I’m new to electric vehicles. Where do I start?
Read on to find our top picks of online resources, organised around common questions we had when we started out as EV drivers.
A jargon-free resource with reviews, news and buying advice.
Start with their ‘Your questions answered’ page for clear, concise answers to some of the most common questions about EVs.
A ‘no frills’ guide to EVs that busts some myths on costs, charging, range and safety, from our friends at New Automotive.
Check out their cost savings calculator to see how much you could save by switching to electric.
The Electric Car Experts!
Bringing independent, trusted and expert advice delivered in an authoritative, accessible and personality-led style, they help confused buyers make the transition to an electric car through guides and reviews.
They probably don’t need an introduction…
Check out Fully Charged for engaging material on clean energy and electric vehicles.
A great, independent and expert resource for choosing an EV.
Our friends at Green Car Guide have an excellent collection of reviews, guides and news on green, electric and hybrid cars – since 2006.
An overview of all EV and PHEV models in the UK.
Search and compare by range, make, model and price. Check out their Cheatsheets page for easy-to-read guides comparing vehicles by acceleration, battery, energy consumption, range, price and top speed.
An impartial comparison site that makes finding the perfect electric car and cheaper, greener home energy simple.
They allow you to compare electric car models and also offer a comparison tool for solar and smart EV tariffs.
An electric car and van leasing site with a crack team that will help you find the right leasing option.
They also have a handy EV guides section that range from general information to model specific quick start guides.
e-car lease is a family-run business with over 50 years of experience supplying cars and vans, and is now in its 9th year as an EV-leasing specialist.
Lease your EV via e-car lease with no admin fee (normally £360) with an EVA England membership.
EZOO is a flexible, affordable and customisable electric vehicle subscription service.
Their Pay As You Go EV subscription service is built to make the shift to electric power as easy as possible.
Great information and advice on home energy efficiency.
We particularly like their guides and blogs. Check out their extensive advice page on “charging electric vehicles”.
A great article that takes you through the basics of EV charging.
From charging at home to public charging, Which? answers some of the most common questions on charging.
In addition to helping you navigate the public charging network, Zapmap has some fantastic guides on all things charging.
From how to charge, to charging at home and charging when on the road, check out all their charging guides and tips.
Go.Compare has built an interactive cost of charging tool to help prospective EV drivers understand the real costs and benefits.
Choose your vehicle make, model and trim and compare the costs of charging at home vs using public chargers.
A great article that takes you through the basics of EV charging.
From charging at home to public charging, Which? answers some of the most common questions on charging.
In addition to helping you navigate the public charging network, Zapmap has some fantastic guides on all things charging.
From how to charge, to charging at home and charging when on the road, check out all their charging guides and tips.
Rightcharge lets you compare home chargepoints and energy tariffs and recommends the right charger for your home charging needs. They also connect you with a government-approved installer with the best price for your choice of charger.
EVA England members also enjoy a discount on a home charger purchased through the Rightcharge website. Details can be found in the Members’ Area.
The Electric Vehicle Consumer Code for Home Chargepoints (EVCC) sets out high standards for businesses who install, or work with installers, of domestic EV chargepoints. The Code aims to empower consumers by giving them confidence in choosing a home chargepoint installer!
We like ABRP for planning longer trips.
Simply type in your starting point, destination and vehicle model and ABRP will route your journey with chargepoints along the way.
A database of over 600,000 chargepoints, all over the world.
Simply enter your location or postcode and find a place to plug in your EV. It’s also available as a mobile app.
Zapmap lets you locate EV charge points across the UK and Ireland.
You can also leave status updates on the charge points you’ve visited, and they have a great range of guides to EV charging.
Co Charger is a platform that lets you share a charge point within your local community.
They enable people who cannot charge a vehicle at home to find a charger in their neighbourhood.
A huge network of bookable chargers, parking spaces & driveways.
JustPark users can find, reserve and pay for parking and EV charging across thousands of car parks and residential driveways.
Looking for a local electric vehicle club?
EV Groups Nexus represents independent clubs from around the UK and Ireland and is a great place to start if you’re looking for a local club or meetup.
Electric Vehicle Association Northern Ireland (EVANI) represents EV drivers in NI.
They are dedicated to promoting EVs in Northern Ireland and representing the interests of their users.
EVA Scotland represents EV drivers in Scotland.
You can sign up for their newsletter free of charge.
Dedicated to bridging the gap between female consumers and the automotive industry.
Their FB group is a safe place to discuss EVs, connect and get help with sales, insurance, servicing, accident repair and everything EV.
News, reviews and analysis of all things EVs.
Although US-focused, it has some great articles to satisfy all your EV curiosity.
A news service for ‘decision makers’ in the e-mobility industry.
Sign up for their newsletters if you really want to nerd out on EVs, batteries, fleets and infrastructure.
A daily podcast for news and comments on electric cars, plug-in vehicles and sustainable transport, hosted by Martyn Lee.
EV Nick’s YouTube channel is all about EVs:
Reviews, road trips, electric mobility solutions, tests and other useful information about Electric cars.
Hosted by Gary Comerford, the EV Musings podcast covers EVs, renewables, and things that are interesting to EV owners.
Episodes are released weekly and cover one aspect of EV ownership in depth.
Transport and Energy seeks to bring together news from transport and energy (as the name implies).
They have fantastic news stories and insights into both sectors, covering local, regional and business topics. Definitely worth a look!
The EVA badge gives you peace of mind that, when buying an EV from a franchised car dealership, you are speaking to staff who are trained in the ins and outs of EVs.
An online image library from one of our founding board members, Gill Nowell.
Images are submitted by EV enthusiasts around the country and are free to use.
The cross-governmental department supporting the uptake of zero-emission vehicles.
Head to their site for official news on grants, workplace charging schemes and policies.
These are some of our favourite resources. We have tried, where possible, to avoid any resources that may be selling products or services.