Guides
Practical ways to use less fuel and pay less for it.
EV connector types explained
Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO and 3-pin: which plug your car uses and where you'll find it.
Guide, UK,Slow, fast, rapid and ultra-rapid charging: what the kW numbers mean
How charging speed is measured, and roughly how long a charge takes at each speed.
Guide, UK,How to pay for public EV charging
Contactless, apps, RFID cards and pence per kWh: how paying for public charging works in the UK.
Guide, UK,Home vs public charging: how to work out the cost
A simple way to compare what a charge costs at home and on the road.
Guide,Ten driving habits that cut your fuel bill
Small changes behind the wheel add up. These habits cost nothing and work in any car.
Guide,How to work out your car's real MPG
The figure on your dashboard isn't always right. Here's how to measure your true fuel economy with one full tank.
Guide, UK,Where to fill up: why the same litre costs different amounts
Motorway services, supermarkets and village forecourts can charge very different prices. Here's how to pay less without driving miles out of your way.
Guide, US,Is premium gas worth it? What octane really means
If your car doesn't require premium, you're probably paying extra for nothing. Here's how to tell.