EV features

Five Zap-Map features you may not know: Part 2

Updated: December 3, 2021

Welcome to ‘Five Zap-Map features you may not know’. This is the second of a series of articles we’re putting together to highlight some of the lesser-known features on the Zap-Map app – we hope you find them useful. We’re creating these articles because our...

Thinking of buying an electric car? “Just do it.”

Updated: November 26, 2021

If you’re thinking about buying an electric car, but are having reservations about making the switch, perhaps because of concerns over range, then keep reading. Zap-Map recently spoke to electric vehicle (EV) driver Paul Amess about a remarkably cheap electric road trip he...

Planet Mark Carbon Battle Bus reaches COP26

Updated: November 10, 2021

Planet Mark’s fully electric ‘Carbon Battle Bus’ has been on the road for three months. In that time, it has travelled all over the UK, as part of the company’s Zero Carbon Tour. Zap-Map met the on-board team in Glasgow, at COP26,...

Five things you might not know about the Zap-Map app: Part I

Updated: October 28, 2021

You’re probably already familiar with Zap-Map if you’re reading this – either with the iOS or Android apps, or the desktop map. With any luck, you’ll also be aware that Zap-Map’s mission is to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles (EV) and...

Skoda Enyaq iV 60 first drive

Updated: October 21, 2021

Zap-Map verdict: ”The sensible choice in practical EVs, Skoda’s ‘Simply Clever’ ethos has easily transitioned to its electric car line-up.” Skoda Enyaq iV: Range & charging There are three power outputs and two battery capacities available for the Enyaq iV in the...

Kia EV6 first drive

Updated: October 21, 2021

Zap-Map verdict: ”Stylish, practical, good to drive, plus featuring a long range and short charging times, the Kia EV6 is a first class SUV – electric or otherwise.” Kia EV6: Range & charging There are two power outputs and one battery capacity...

Audi Q4 e-tron 40 review

Updated: October 14, 2021

Zap-Map verdict: “With strong performances across the board, the Audi Q4 e-tron doesn’t lead in any area, but there are no real weaknesses either. An ideal ‘switch to EV’ model.” Audi Q4 e-tron 40: Range & charging There are various battery and...

Fiat 500 24 kWh review

Updated: October 14, 2021

Zap-Map verdict: ”The entry level Fiat 500 is affordable, has a decent driving range and, even better, is now electric only.” Fiat 500: Range & charging The latest generation Fiat 500 is built on a tailored EV architecture, with two battery/motor options....

The UK has over 25,000 EV charging devices: Where are they?

Updated: November 3, 2021

There are now more than 25,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging devices across the UK according to the Zap-Map database. It’s a significant milestone. What’s more, you can find these devices across more than 16,000 charging locations, and between them they have over...

Zap-Map tracks price-per-mile for best selling EVs

Updated: October 19, 2021

The sign of an established market is plenty of choice for buyers. It’s safe to say that the electric vehicle market is maturing nicely, and we have come a long way from the days where there were only a handful of models...

The hotels with electric car charging points: What, Where, Who

Updated: June 1, 2021

With restrictions easing and hospitality opening up, your thoughts may well have turned to where in the UK you can escape to once you’ve booked that precious time off work. If this is the case, you’ll be pleased to hear that there...

MG5 EV review

Updated: May 11, 2021

Zap-Map verdict: ”An electric estate. The only other big-booted non-SUV EV estate is the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, which costs rather more than the affordable MG5 EV.” MG5 EV: Range & charging The MG5 EV has much in common with its MG...