EV features

We’ve driven the new Kia Soul EV at its European launch in Frankfurt, to get an early impression as to how the pure-electric crossover will do when it arrives on UK shores later this year. The out-going Kia Soul EV has been...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...