A simple, straightforward guide to buying your first electric car. Why go electric now when petrol/gasoline and diesel fuel is still freely available? What are the pros and cons? How do I charge it? The various public and private charge point options. Are electric cars really greener than petrol/diesel cars? How electric cars work – explained with a minimum of jargon and tech speak. Finally, the fun bit – electric motorcycles, classic cars, records and racers.