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Tesla Announces Next-Gen Battery With 50% More RangeTechnology

Tesla Announces Next-Gen Battery With 50% More Range

Tesla’s new 4680+ cells promise 600+ mile range in a single charge, with production starting Q3 2025.

Jan 15, 2025Read More
BYD Expands European Lineup With Three New ModelsGlobal

BYD Expands European Lineup With Three New Models

BYD confirms Seal U, Dolphin Mini, and a new electric MPV for European markets starting spring 2025.

Jan 14, 2025Read More
UK Government Increases EV Grant to £5,000Government

UK Government Increases EV Grant to £5,000

The new incentive covers vehicles up to £45,000 and includes additional support for home charger installation.

Jan 13, 2025Read More
MG Launches £15,990 Electric Hatchback in the UKUK

MG Launches £15,990 Electric Hatchback in the UK

MG’s new compact EV undercuts every rival by thousands, making it the UK’s most affordable electric car.

Jan 12, 2025Read More
Gridserve Opens 100th High-Power Charging HubCharging

Gridserve Opens 100th High-Power Charging Hub

The UK’s fastest-growing charging network hits a milestone with 350kW-capable hubs across motorways.

Jan 11, 2025Read More
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Review: Seven-Seat Electric LuxuryReviews

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Review: Seven-Seat Electric Luxury

We spent a week with Hyundai’s largest EV. Is it the best family electric SUV you can buy in 2025?

Jan 10, 2025Read More
Brand Directory

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Tesla

Est. 2003 · USA

 94
88/100
Cars18
Longevity94
Warranty85/100
R&DV.High

Pioneer of modern EVs

BYD

Est. 1995 · China

 96
90/100
Cars14
Longevity96
Warranty92/100
R&DV.High

World’s largest EV manufacturer

BMW

Est. 1916 · Germany

 92
86/100
Cars9
Longevity92
Warranty88/100
R&DV.High

Driving pleasure goes electric

Mercedes-Benz

Est. 1926 · Germany

 91
84/100
Cars8
Longevity91
Warranty86/100
R&DV.High

Electric luxury redefined

Hyundai

Est. 1967 · South Korea

 90
87/100
Cars7
Longevity90
Warranty95/100
R&DHigh

E-GMP platform leader

Kia

Est. 1944 · South Korea

 91
89/100
Cars6
Longevity91
Warranty96/100
R&DHigh

7-year warranty champion

MG

Est. 1924 · UK/China

 72
74/100
Cars5
Longevity72
Warranty78/100
R&DModerate

Affordable EVs, British heritage

Nissan

Est. 1933 · Japan

 75
70/100
Cars4
Longevity75
Warranty72/100
R&DModerate

Leaf pioneer, slow to evolve

Audi

Est. 1909 · Germany

 89
83/100
Cars7
Longevity89
Warranty84/100
R&DV.High

Vorsprung durch Technik, electrified

Porsche

Est. 1931 · Germany

 90
85/100
Cars3
Longevity90
Warranty82/100
R&DV.High

Performance electrified

Volvo

Est. 1927 · Sweden

 87
86/100
Cars5
Longevity87
Warranty88/100
R&DHigh

Safety-first electrification

Rivian

Est. 2009 · USA

 68
65/100
Cars2
Longevity68
Warranty70/100
R&DV.High

Adventure electric

Lucid

Est. 2007 · USA

 62
60/100
Cars2
Longevity62
Warranty68/100
R&DHigh

Luxury range leader

Polestar

Est. 1996 · Sweden/China

 76
78/100
Cars4
Longevity76
Warranty80/100
R&DHigh

Scandinavian electric performance

XPeng

Est. 2014 · China

 70
68/100
Cars4
Longevity70
Warranty74/100
R&DHigh

Smart EV technology

NIO

Est. 2014 · China

 72
71/100
Cars5
Longevity72
Warranty76/100
R&DV.High

Battery swap pioneer

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Interactive Charging Map

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GridserveCCS, CHAdeMO · Up to 350kW142stations
InstaVoltCCS · Up to 175kW98stations
IonityCCS · Up to 350kW56stations
OspreyCCS, CHAdeMO · Up to 150kW78stations
BP PulseCCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 · Up to 150kW320stations
Tesla SuperchargerCCS (open) · Up to 250kW110stations

Charging Costs

Home (7kW overnight)~3p/mile
Public fast (50kW)~8p/mile
Ultra-rapid (150kW+)~10p/mile
Equivalent petrol~12-15p/mile
CCSMost common DC fast charge
Type 2Standard AC charging
CHAdeMOOlder Japanese standard
TeslaSupercharger (now CCS)
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BYD

Est. 1995 · China · 4.2M vehicles

 96
Financial Stability95
R&D Investment95
Battery Tech92
Service Network65
Production Scale100
Battery: BYD Blade Battery
Partners: Toyota, Mercedes-Benz

Tesla

Est. 2003 · USA · 1.8M vehicles

 94
Financial Stability80
R&D Investment95
Battery Tech85
Service Network65
Production Scale45
Battery: Panasonic
Partners: Panasonic, CATL

BMW

Est. 1916 · Germany · 2.5M vehicles

 92
Financial Stability95
R&D Investment95
Battery Tech88
Service Network88
Production Scale63
Battery: CATL
Partners: CATL, Solid Power

Mercedes-Benz

Est. 1926 · Germany · 2.0M vehicles

 91
Financial Stability95
R&D Investment95
Battery Tech86
Service Network65
Production Scale50
Battery: CATL
Partners: CATL, Farasis

Kia

Est. 1944 · South Korea · 3.8M vehicles

 91
Financial Stability95
R&D Investment80
Battery Tech96
Service Network95
Production Scale95
Battery: LG Energy
Partners: Hyundai, LG

Hyundai

Est. 1967 · South Korea · 3.9M vehicles

 90
Financial Stability95
R&D Investment80
Battery Tech95
Service Network95
Production Scale98
Battery: LG Energy
Partners: Kia, LG
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BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport Excellent £42,990
2023 · BMW 723

BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport

9,800 mi83.9 kWh365 mi205kW DC
BMW86 Score
Kia EV6 GT-Line Like New £38,990
2024 · Kia 876

Kia EV6 GT-Line

3,200 mi77.4 kWh328 mi239kW DC
Kia91 Score
BYD Seal Design Like New £32,450
2024 · BYD 967

BYD Seal Design

5,100 mi82.5 kWh354 mi150kW DC
BYD88 Score
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate Excellent £35,750
2023 · Hyundai 1,547

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate

12,800 mi77.4 kWh298 mi239kW DC
Hyundai90 Score

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