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Carboratory is an independent automotive publication covering car reviews, real-world EV tests, automotive technology, comparisons and car news. Named testers will be listed here when they are credited on first-hand tests.

Expertise: Car reviews, EV testing, Automotive technology

Reviews: 109

Articles

A modern diesel car and a modern petrol car, both sedans, parked side-by-side on an empty road at sunset.Comparisons

Diesel vs. Petrol: The Long-Haul Showdown

Side-by-side comparison of a modern electric car and a full hybrid car parked on a street in a European city.Comparisons

EV vs. Hybrid: Which is Best for Your Daily Drive?

A white electric car with its front wheels turned, parked on a paved surface with a blurred background.Comparisons

FWD vs. AWD EVs: Which Drive System is Right For You?

A silver hatchback and a blue small SUV are parked side-by-side in an urban setting, showcasing their contrasting designs.Comparisons

Hatchback vs. Small SUV: Which is Right For You?

A cutaway diagram illustrating the components and airflow of an automotive heat pump system for cabin heating in an electric vehicle.Comparisons

EV Heating: Heat Pump or Resistive?

An electric car is plugged into a home wallbox charger, while another EV is connected to a public rapid charging station.Comparisons

Home vs. Public Charging: Which is Right for Your EV?

Close-up of an electric car battery pack with visible LFP and NMC cell types, illustrating the chemical distinction.Comparisons

LFP vs. NMC: Which EV Battery is Right for You?

A driver's hands on a steering wheel, with a gear stick visible in the foreground.Comparisons

Stick Shift or Automatic: Which Gearbox is Right for You?

Close-up of a modern car's headlight, showcasing the intricate design of its LED elements.Comparisons

Matrix LED vs. Standard LED: Which Headlight Reigns Supreme?

A new car and a young used car parked side-by-side in a dealership lot, illustrating the choice between them.Comparisons

New vs. Nearly New: Which Car is Right For You?

A cutaway diagram illustrating the powertrain components of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and a full hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).Comparisons

PHEV vs. HEV: Which Hybrid Technology Suits You Best?

A cutaway view of an electric car chassis, highlighting the battery pack positioned along the floor.Comparisons

EV Battery Size: What's Right For You?

A close-up view of two different tyre treads, one designed for summer conditions and the other for all-season use.Comparisons

Summer vs All-Season Tyres: Which is Right for European Drivers?

Side-by-side comparison of a modern SUV and a sleek estate car parked on a suburban street in Europe.Comparisons

SUV vs. Estate: Which Family Car is Right for You?

A driver's hand holds a smartphone connected to a car's infotainment system via a USB cable, with a wireless charging pad visible nearby.Comparisons

Wireless vs. Wired: The Future of In-Car Phone Integration

Close-up of an electric vehicle charging port with a charging cable plugged in, illustrating the connection point.EV Lab

400V vs 800V: The Future of EV Charging

A close-up view of an electric car charging port with a charging cable plugged in, illustrating the connection.EV Lab

AC vs. DC Charging: Understanding the Differences

Electric vehicle charging port with cable plugged in, showing a digital display of charging status.EV Lab

Preconditioning: The Key to Faster EV Charging

A smartphone displaying a route on a map, with an electric car charging at a station in the background.EV Lab

EV Route Planning: Realistic Expectations for European Journeys

A domestic wall charger unit connected to an electric vehicle, with a charging cable plugged into the car's port.EV Lab

Home Charging: Power, Speed, and Real-World Times

Electric car charging in hot weather, with a visible battery temperature warning on the dashboard.EV Lab

EVs and Heat: What Hot Weather Means for Your Electric Car

A charging electric car, with snow and ice visible on the vehicle and ground, illustrating the challenges of winter EV ownership.EV Lab

EV Range in Winter: What to Expect

A person connecting a diagnostic tool to the charging port of a used electric car, with the car's dashboard visible.EV Lab

EV Battery Health: A Used Car Buyer's Guide

Graph showing an electric vehicle's charging power (kW) versus state of charge (%).EV Lab

Demystifying EV Fast-Charging Curves