Anyone with a laptop or smartphone will have experienced the inevitable reduction in the charge held by the battery and how long the device can subsequently run before it needs a top up.

But, if you have a big battery, you can drive 100 miles, but your daily charge is met by solar — then that felt like a no-brainer for us,” Fambro said. I asked why hasn’t any other car maker until now ...

A car’s battery powers everything from starting the ignition to running electronics. But over time, the battery can lose its charge and experience a dip in performance. A typical sealed lead-acid (SLA ...

California startup Alef Aeronautics has showcased its electric flying car, the Model Zero, in a video where it drives on a public road, performs a vertical takeoff, and hovers over a parked car.

And you may well get away with that. But if you have any reason to leave your electric or plug-in hybrid car idle for a long period, it’s worth taking a few simple measures to maintain both the ...

If you're able to charge an electric ... on the car). If you do decide to charge via a three-pin socket, we recommend asking a qualified electrician to check that the cable and socket are suitable for ...

Why does it always seem like your car battery chooses the day you’re running late to get to work in the cold, dark, snow, or rain to give up the ghost and stop working? You jump in the car ...

It’s a lot of car and equipment for your £23,495, with the entry-level model packing a 96bhp electric motor and 42kWh battery enabling a touch over 200 miles of range. A longer-range and more ...

The research indicates that electric vehicles will become £20,500 more expensive by 2035, pushing their average price to £65,000. Internal combustion engine vehicles will see a £16,000 increase in the ...

For most of us, having a car means ... to buy an electric vehicle, chances are you’re no stranger to range anxiety. Range anxiety is the concern that your EV won’t have enough battery capacity ...

How long an electric vehicle's battery will last can be a concern for anyone thinking of buying one. But a new report has found they've got a longer shelf life than you might think.

Some owners have reported the odd electrical glitch and there has been the occasional battery failure, but the eight-year/100,000-mile warranty means you shouldn’t be hit with any big bills yet.