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Tesla

Est. 2003 · USA

 94
88/100
Cars18
Longevity94
Warranty85/100
R&DV.High

Pioneer of modern EVs

BYD

Est. 1995 · China

 96
90/100
Cars14
Longevity96
Warranty92/100
R&DV.High

World’s largest EV manufacturer

BMW

Est. 1916 · Germany

 92
86/100
Cars9
Longevity92
Warranty88/100
R&DV.High

Driving pleasure goes electric

Mercedes-Benz

Est. 1926 · Germany

 91
84/100
Cars8
Longevity91
Warranty86/100
R&DV.High

Electric luxury redefined

Hyundai

Est. 1967 · South Korea

 90
87/100
Cars7
Longevity90
Warranty95/100
R&DHigh

E-GMP platform leader

Kia

Est. 1944 · South Korea

 91
89/100
Cars6
Longevity91
Warranty96/100
R&DHigh

7-year warranty champion

MG

Est. 1924 · UK/China

 72
74/100
Cars5
Longevity72
Warranty78/100
R&DModerate

Affordable EVs, British heritage

Nissan

Est. 1933 · Japan

 75
70/100
Cars4
Longevity75
Warranty72/100
R&DModerate

Leaf pioneer, slow to evolve

Audi

Est. 1909 · Germany

 89
83/100
Cars7
Longevity89
Warranty84/100
R&DV.High

Vorsprung durch Technik, electrified

Porsche

Est. 1931 · Germany

 90
85/100
Cars3
Longevity90
Warranty82/100
R&DV.High

Performance electrified

Volvo

Est. 1927 · Sweden

 87
86/100
Cars5
Longevity87
Warranty88/100
R&DHigh

Safety-first electrification

Rivian

Est. 2009 · USA

 68
65/100
Cars2
Longevity68
Warranty70/100
R&DV.High

Adventure electric

Lucid

Est. 2007 · USA

 62
60/100
Cars2
Longevity62
Warranty68/100
R&DHigh

Luxury range leader

Polestar

Est. 1996 · Sweden/China

 76
78/100
Cars4
Longevity76
Warranty80/100
R&DHigh

Scandinavian electric performance

XPeng

Est. 2014 · China

 70
68/100
Cars4
Longevity70
Warranty74/100
R&DHigh

Smart EV technology

NIO

Est. 2014 · China

 72
71/100
Cars5
Longevity72
Warranty76/100
R&DV.High

Battery swap pioneer

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Most Reliable Brands

16 vehicles ranked

Based on owner surveys, warranty claims, and long-term testing data.

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Longest Lasting Batteries

142 vehicles ranked

Degradation analysis across 50,000+ vehicles and 8 years of data.

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Lowest Running Costs

200 vehicles ranked

Total cost of ownership including energy, insurance, tax, and maintenance.

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Fastest Charging EVs

89 vehicles ranked

Real-world charging curves from 10% to 80% at 150kW+ chargers.

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Best Family EVs

45 vehicles ranked

Scored on space, safety, range, charging, and child-friendliness.

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Best First EVs

32 vehicles ranked

Affordable, easy to charge, reliable, and with low insurance groups.

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Best for Uber Drivers

28 vehicles ranked

Maximising earnings per mile with low cost, high uptime, and comfort.

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Best Second-Hand EVs

78 vehicles ranked

Which used EVs hold value, have healthy batteries, and are worth buying.

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How to Buy Your First EV: Complete 2025 Guide
Beginner 12 min read

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Buying 9 min read

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Battery Degradation Explained: What Buyers Need to Know
Battery 15 min read

Battery Degradation Explained: What Buyers Need to Know

Home Charging Guide: Costs, Installers & Smart Chargers
Charging 11 min read

Home Charging Guide: Costs, Installers & Smart Chargers

EV Cost of Ownership vs Petrol: Honest 5-Year Comparison
Costs 14 min read

EV Cost of Ownership vs Petrol: Honest 5-Year Comparison

10 EV Myths That Need to Die in 2025
Myths 8 min read

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Charging

Charging Information

Interactive Charging Map

Google Maps integration showing all UK charging stations

GridserveCCS, CHAdeMO · Up to 350kW142stations
InstaVoltCCS · Up to 175kW98stations
IonityCCS · Up to 350kW56stations
OspreyCCS, CHAdeMO · Up to 150kW78stations
BP PulseCCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 · Up to 150kW320stations
Tesla SuperchargerCCS (open) · Up to 250kW110stations

Charging Costs

Home (7kW overnight)~3p/mile
Public fast (50kW)~8p/mile
Ultra-rapid (150kW+)~10p/mile
Equivalent petrol~12-15p/mile
CCSMost common DC fast charge
Type 2Standard AC charging
CHAdeMOOlder Japanese standard
TeslaSupercharger (now CCS)
Signature Feature

Brand Longevity Scores

BYD

Est. 1995 · China · 4.2M vehicles

 96
Financial Stability95
R&D Investment95
Battery Tech92
Service Network65
Production Scale100
Battery: BYD Blade Battery
Partners: Toyota, Mercedes-Benz

Tesla

Est. 2003 · USA · 1.8M vehicles

 94
Financial Stability80
R&D Investment95
Battery Tech85
Service Network65
Production Scale45
Battery: Panasonic
Partners: Panasonic, CATL

BMW

Est. 1916 · Germany · 2.5M vehicles

 92
Financial Stability95
R&D Investment95
Battery Tech88
Service Network88
Production Scale63
Battery: CATL
Partners: CATL, Solid Power

Mercedes-Benz

Est. 1926 · Germany · 2.0M vehicles

 91
Financial Stability95
R&D Investment95
Battery Tech86
Service Network65
Production Scale50
Battery: CATL
Partners: CATL, Farasis

Kia

Est. 1944 · South Korea · 3.8M vehicles

 91
Financial Stability95
R&D Investment80
Battery Tech96
Service Network95
Production Scale95
Battery: LG Energy
Partners: Hyundai, LG

Hyundai

Est. 1967 · South Korea · 3.9M vehicles

 90
Financial Stability95
R&D Investment80
Battery Tech95
Service Network95
Production Scale98
Battery: LG Energy
Partners: Kia, LG
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BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport Excellent £42,990
2023 · BMW 723

BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport

9,800 mi83.9 kWh365 mi205kW DC
BMW86 Score
Kia EV6 GT-Line Like New £38,990
2024 · Kia 876

Kia EV6 GT-Line

3,200 mi77.4 kWh328 mi239kW DC
Kia91 Score
BYD Seal Design Like New £32,450
2024 · BYD 967

BYD Seal Design

5,100 mi82.5 kWh354 mi150kW DC
BYD88 Score
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate Excellent £35,750
2023 · Hyundai 1,547

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate

12,800 mi77.4 kWh298 mi239kW DC
Hyundai90 Score
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The UK's most comprehensive EV information platform

Everything You Need to
Know About Electric Vehicles

Buy smarter with EV reviews, latest news, brand insights, charging information, and AI-powered recommendations.

Explore Cars Compare EVs Browse News
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Latest News

EV News & Analysis

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Brand Directory

Popular EV Brands

Tesla

Est. 2003 · USA

 94
88/100
Cars18
Longevity94
Warranty85/100
R&DV.High

Pioneer of modern EVs

BYD

Est. 1995 · China

 96
90/100
Cars14
Longevity96
Warranty92/100
R&DV.High

World's largest EV manufacturer

BMW

Est. 1916 · Germany

 92
86/100
Cars9
Longevity92
Warranty88/100
R&DV.High

Driving pleasure goes electric

Mercedes-Benz

Est. 1926 · Germany

 91
84/100
Cars8
Longevity91
Warranty86/100
R&DV.High

Electric luxury redefined

Hyundai

Est. 1967 · South Korea

 90
87/100
Cars7
Longevity90
Warranty95/100
R&DHigh

E-GMP platform leader

Kia

Est. 1944 · South Korea

 91
89/100
Cars6
Longevity91
Warranty96/100
R&DHigh

7-year warranty champion

MG

Est. 1924 · UK/China

 72
74/100
Cars5
Longevity72
Warranty78/100
R&DModerate

Affordable EVs, British heritage

Nissan

Est. 1933 · Japan

 75
70/100
Cars4
Longevity75
Warranty72/100
R&DModerate

Leaf pioneer, slow to evolve

Audi

Est. 1909 · Germany

 89
83/100
Cars7
Longevity89
Warranty84/100
R&DV.High

Vorsprung durch Technik, electrified

Porsche

Est. 1931 · Germany

 90
85/100
Cars3
Longevity90
Warranty82/100
R&DV.High

Performance electrified

Volvo

Est. 1927 · Sweden

 87
86/100
Cars5
Longevity87
Warranty88/100
R&DHigh

Safety-first electrification

Rivian

Est. 2009 · USA

 68
65/100
Cars2
Longevity68
Warranty70/100
R&DV.High

Adventure electric

Lucid

Est. 2007 · USA

 62
60/100
Cars2
Longevity62
Warranty68/100
R&DHigh

Luxury range leader

Polestar

Est. 1996 · Sweden/China

 76
78/100
Cars4
Longevity76
Warranty80/100
R&DHigh

Scandinavian electric performance

XPeng

Est. 2014 · China

 70
68/100
Cars4
Longevity70
Warranty74/100
R&DHigh

Smart EV technology

NIO

Est. 2014 · China

 72
71/100
Cars5
Longevity72
Warranty76/100
R&DV.High

Battery swap pioneer

Featured Cars

Explore Electric Vehicles

View All
AI-Powered

AI Insights

Most Reliable Brands

16 vehicles ranked

Based on owner surveys, warranty claims, and long-term testing data.

View Rankings

Longest Lasting Batteries

142 vehicles ranked

Degradation analysis across 50,000+ vehicles and 8 years of data.

View Rankings

Lowest Running Costs

200 vehicles ranked

Total cost of ownership including energy, insurance, tax, and maintenance.

View Rankings

Fastest Charging EVs

89 vehicles ranked

Real-world charging curves from 10% to 80% at 150kW+ chargers.

View Rankings

Best Family EVs

45 vehicles ranked

Scored on space, safety, range, charging, and child-friendliness.

View Rankings

Best First EVs

32 vehicles ranked

Affordable, easy to charge, reliable, and with low insurance groups.

View Rankings

Best for Uber Drivers

28 vehicles ranked

Maximising earnings per mile with low cost, high uptime, and comfort.

View Rankings

Best Second-Hand EVs

78 vehicles ranked

Which used EVs hold value, have healthy batteries, and are worth buying.

View Rankings
Compare

Compare EVs Side by Side

Select at least 2 vehicles above to compare

Learn

EV Buying Guides

How to Buy Your First EV: Complete 2025 Guide
Beginner 12 min read

How to Buy Your First EV: Complete 2025 Guide

Should You Buy a Used EV? Pros, Cons & What to Check
Buying 9 min read

Should You Buy a Used EV? Pros, Cons & What to Check

Battery Degradation Explained: What Buyers Need to Know
Battery 15 min read

Battery Degradation Explained: What Buyers Need to Know

Home Charging Guide: Costs, Installers & Smart Chargers
Charging 11 min read

Home Charging Guide: Costs, Installers & Smart Chargers

EV Cost of Ownership vs Petrol: Honest 5-Year Comparison
Costs 14 min read

EV Cost of Ownership vs Petrol: Honest 5-Year Comparison

10 EV Myths That Need to Die in 2025
Myths 8 min read

10 EV Myths That Need to Die in 2025

Charging

Charging Information

Interactive Charging Map

Google Maps integration showing all UK charging stations

GridserveCCS, CHAdeMO · Up to 350kW142stations
InstaVoltCCS · Up to 175kW98stations
IonityCCS · Up to 350kW56stations
OspreyCCS, CHAdeMO · Up to 150kW78stations
BP PulseCCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 · Up to 150kW320stations
Tesla SuperchargerCCS (open) · Up to 250kW110stations

Charging Costs

Home (7kW overnight)~3p/mile
Public fast (50kW)~8p/mile
Ultra-rapid (150kW+)~10p/mile
Equivalent petrol~12-15p/mile
CCSMost common DC fast charge
Type 2Standard AC charging
CHAdeMOOlder Japanese standard
TeslaSupercharger (now CCS)
Signature Feature

Brand Longevity Scores

BYD

Est. 1995 · China · 4.2M vehicles

 96
Financial Stability95
R&D Investment95
Battery Tech92
Service Network65
Production Scale100
Battery: BYD Blade Battery
Partners: Toyota, Mercedes-Benz

Tesla

Est. 2003 · USA · 1.8M vehicles

 94
Financial Stability80
R&D Investment95
Battery Tech85
Service Network65
Production Scale45
Battery: Panasonic
Partners: Panasonic, CATL

BMW

Est. 1916 · Germany · 2.5M vehicles

 92
Financial Stability95
R&D Investment95
Battery Tech88
Service Network88
Production Scale63
Battery: CATL
Partners: CATL, Solid Power

Mercedes-Benz

Est. 1926 · Germany · 2.0M vehicles

 91
Financial Stability95
R&D Investment95
Battery Tech86
Service Network65
Production Scale50
Battery: CATL
Partners: CATL, Farasis

Kia

Est. 1944 · South Korea · 3.8M vehicles

 91
Financial Stability95
R&D Investment80
Battery Tech96
Service Network95
Production Scale95
Battery: LG Energy
Partners: Hyundai, LG

Hyundai

Est. 1967 · South Korea · 3.9M vehicles

 90
Financial Stability95
R&D Investment80
Battery Tech95
Service Network95
Production Scale98
Battery: LG Energy
Partners: Kia, LG
View All 16 Brand Scores
Marketplace

Ready to Buy or Sell?

Browse the UK's most transparent EV marketplace. Every listing comes with AI-powered scoring.

Buy Used EVs

Browse certified pre-owned and private seller listings with full battery health reports.

Browse Marketplace

Sell Your EV

List your vehicle with AI-powered pricing and brand-backed scoring.

List Your Vehicle

Certified Dealers

Trusted dealership partners with verified stock and warranty support.

Find Dealers

Latest Listings

See All
BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport Excellent £42,990
2023 · BMW 723

BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport

9,800 mi83.9 kWh365 mi205kW DC
BMW86 Score
Kia EV6 GT-Line Like New £38,990
2024 · Kia 876

Kia EV6 GT-Line

3,200 mi77.4 kWh328 mi239kW DC
Kia91 Score
BYD Seal Design Like New £32,450
2024 · BYD 967

BYD Seal Design

5,100 mi82.5 kWh354 mi150kW DC
BYD88 Score
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate Excellent £35,750
2023 · Hyundai 1,547

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate

12,800 mi77.4 kWh298 mi239kW DC
Hyundai90 Score

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