The Electric Car Scheme Blog

Discover everything about RFID charging cards for electric vehicles - how they work, their benefits and whether you need one for your EV!

Have you heard about the upcoming changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax? Starting in April 2025, some drivers could face a hefty £2,750 VED increase.

Key practices to maximise EV battery lifespan, plus a comprehensive guide covering all essential aspects of electric vehicle battery technology.

Modern EVs now offer 400+ mile ranges on a single charge. Explore tech advances, real-world performance, and why range anxiety is becoming obsolete.

Skip the hybrid? See why direct EV adoption could be your best move in 2025, with cost comparisons and salary sacrifice savings explained.

Explore the sustainable afterlife of EV batteries, from energy storage solutions to innovative recycling technologies.

Looking for the 2025 banned number plates list? See all restricted combinations and understand DVLA's registration rules!

Compare the real costs of electric vs petrol cars in 2025: purchase price, running costs, and long-term savings explained with actual UK figures.

From rapid EV uptake to expanding charging networks, uncover the latest trends. Expert analysis and market predictions are included here! 

Governments encourage more people to buy electric cars by making them cheaper and easier. See the UK government grants available today!

Here’s everything you need to know about our availability over the holidays.

Discover why electric car maintenance costs up to 43% less than petrol and diesel vehicles.

Explore how potential pay-per-mile road tax could affect UK drivers and accelerate EV adoption. 

Is an electric car right for you? Explore costs, charging, and how to decide whether switching to an EV is worth it.

Learn everything you need to know about the brand-new 74 number plate as well as what it will mean for the automotive market and consumers alike!

Explore what the 2030 deadline means and its implications for UK companies supporting their employees on the path to Net Zero.

In this blog, we take a close look at some common disadvantages of electric cars and explore how EV salary sacrifice can save you hundreds on the cost of a new EV.

We will explore what the AV bill is, what it means the future of roads in the UK and how it will be implemented! This is a really exciting and seemingly futuristic step and it’s exciting that Great Britain is at the forefront of this advancement.

As the market develops and electric cars become more and more common, so do the familiar nicknames for family cars and favourite run-around. Hear what others call their EVs!

In this instalment of EV Myth Busting, we will be looking at where the electricity for EV charging comes from and how good it is for the environment. We will look at decarbonising the grid, carbon offsetting, and clean energy providers to choose from!