EV features

Tesla previews Model 3 around the UK

Updated: February 21, 2019

Tesla invited Next Green Car along to its Bristol showroom to take a look around the new Model 3, allowing us to see what the forthcoming entry-level model from the American manufacturer is like in the metal. There were no driving opportunities...

Nissan Leaf long-term review

Updated: January 16, 2019

Zap-Map has got its hands on a Nissan Leaf 40 kWh for three months, with us able to test the EV until the end of March 2019. This extended time with the popular model will let us get to grips with its...

Top 10 EVs due in 2019

Updated: January 11, 2019

There’s a distinct possibility that 2019 could become “the year of the EV”. The number of important new models due out in the coming 12 months is huge, and will provide a real stride forward for the plug-in car industry. Below, we...

What EV energy tariffs are available?

Updated: November 28, 2018

For many electric vehicle drivers, charging at home is a crucial part of ownership. The convenience of plugging in overnight and waking up to find a fully charged car is familiar to a large number of owners. Charging at home, whilst cheaper...

Paris Motor Show 2018 EV stars

Updated: October 8, 2018

The Paris Motor Show has a number of important plug-in models on show currently. With both production models and concepts, pure-EVs and PHEVs, the event in the French capital has plenty to pique the interest. Have a look at ZM’s round-up of...

12 hours with a Hyundai Kona Electric

Updated: September 4, 2018

Around the beginning of August, Zap-Map had an email from Hyundai’s press office titled: KONA Electric – a drive with a difference. Reading on, it invited us to come and test the new Kona Electric 64 kWh model on UK roads for...

Competition: Win a Spark+Volt Tee

Updated: June 18, 2018

Zap-Map has had a chat with Spark+Volt – a new online store for electric vehicle drivers to show off their love of all things EV. To mark the launch of its new ‘100% Electric’ range, Zap-Map has teamed up with the EV...

EV rapid charge cost comparison

Updated: May 18, 2018

Rapid charging, a crucial element of EV ownership for drivers looking to cover long distances, has changed significantly in the UK over recent years, not only with the welcome increase in provision of chargers but also in terms of pricing levels and...

Zap Analysis: Rapid Charging

Updated: May 18, 2018

While most electric vehicle charging is done at home, a robust and extensive rapid charger network is essential for long-distance EV driving to be a viable option. This Zap-Map analysis looks at the distribution of rapid charging points by location, region, and...

Best electric cars due in 2018

Updated: December 29, 2017

As is customary at the end of a year, Zap-Map takes a look at what the next 12 months has in store. The good news is that 2018 is shaping up to be a great year for plug-in cars, with a number...

Top 5 unusual places to stop off and charge your car

Updated: December 1, 2017

Aiming to save drivers from dull motorway service stations and encouraging more interesting ways to travel, The Extra Mile guide suggests some of the best stop-offs available across the UK for drivers. As such, electric vehicle drivers have been considered too, with...

Next Green Car Awards 2017 loaded with EVs

Updated: November 22, 2017

The Next Green Car Awards 2017 have been launched, with this year’s shortlist featuring a number of plug-in models. Covering eight categories, 32 models from 18 manufacturers are vying for a Next Green Car Award in total. Of those 32 models, more...