Why Used EV Prices Are Crashing in the UK, And What It Means for Buyers There was a time when used electric cars in the UK were almost absurdly expensive. During the pandemic-era car shortage, buyers were paying near-new prices for second-hand EVs simply because there weren’t enough vehicles to go around. Fast forward to 2026, and the market has flipped completely. Follow Car Guru DIY Blog Used EV prices are falling fast in some cases dramatically. Cars that cost over £50,000 new are now appearing on forecourts for half that amount just a few years later. Some owners are discovering their electric car has depreciated far quicker than expected, while bargain hunters are suddenly finding premium EVs within reach. So what exactly is happening? The answer is a mix of oversupply, changing technology, government policy, battery anxiety, and plain old economics. And depending on whether you’re buying or selling, this E...

Renault Ampere’s Game-Changer: The Cobalt-Free Battery That Could Revolutionize EVs In late 2025, a new type of battery chemistry called LXMO has been turning heads in the electric vehicle (EV) world. LXMO short for Lithium-X-Manganese Oxide  is a cobalt-free, manganese-rich battery designed to solve some of the biggest problems in EV production today. What Makes LXMO Special? Cobalt-free design: Traditional high-performance EV batteries rely on cobalt, a costly and ethically problematic material. LXMO eliminates cobalt, making batteries cheaper, safer, and more sustainable. High energy density: Despite ditching cobalt, LXMO delivers energy density comparable to premium nickel-based batteries, potentially offering longer driving ranges. Durability: LXMO batteries maintain most of their capacity after hundreds of deep discharge cycles, promising long-lasting performance. Essentially, LXMO aims to combine the best traits of two worlds: the high energ...