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Hiring an electric car on holiday: how it can be brilliant

Driving Peter Burgess - 0
We rented a Renault Zoe EV on holiday in Majorca. The experience wasn't wholly straightforward, but it was affordable, practical and fun.
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Pininfarina reveals wallbox charger for Battista hypercar

Charging Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Pininfarina's new 'Residenza' wallbox for the Battista is made from sustainable materials and is colour-coded to match the car.
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Warranty company busts electric car reliability myths

Buying Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Warrantywise has analysed policy data to analyse the reliability of the Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf and BMW i3 electric cars.
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What is an electric car Acoustic Vehicle Alert System?

Guides Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Since July 2019, all new types of electric and hybrid vehicles must have an Acoustic Vehicle Alert System fitted to improve road safety.
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8 popular electric car myths: busted

News Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
There are a lot of misconceptions about EVs, including their impact on jobs and the environment. We bust eight popular myths.
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Company car drivers ‘pivotal’ in electric car uptake

News Richard Aucock - 0
The fleet car sector will be responsible for 3 in 4 100% zero emissions battery electric vehicles by 2025
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Hiring an electric car on holiday: how it can be brilliant

Driving Peter Burgess - 0
We rented a Renault Zoe EV on holiday in Majorca. The experience wasn't wholly straightforward, but it was affordable, practical and fun.
Read more

Pininfarina reveals wallbox charger for Battista hypercar

Charging Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Pininfarina's new 'Residenza' wallbox for the Battista is made from sustainable materials and is colour-coded to match the car.
Read more

Warranty company busts electric car reliability myths

Buying Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Warrantywise has analysed policy data to analyse the reliability of the Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf and BMW i3 electric cars.
Read more

What is an electric car Acoustic Vehicle Alert System?

Guides Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Since July 2019, all new types of electric and hybrid vehicles must have an Acoustic Vehicle Alert System fitted to improve road safety.
Read more

8 popular electric car myths: busted

News Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
There are a lot of misconceptions about EVs, including their impact on jobs and the environment. We bust eight popular myths.
Read more

Buying

Buying

Are electric cars more expensive to insure?

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Thanks to their sophisticated technology, electric cars are more expensive to insure than their petrol and diesel equivalents.
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Buying

Warranty company busts electric car reliability myths

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Warrantywise has analysed policy data to analyse the reliability of the Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf and BMW i3 electric cars.
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Buying

Can an electric car be your everyday car?

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
With off-street parking and a short to medium daily commute, there's no reason why an electric vehicle can't be your everyday car.
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Charging

Charging

Which electric car charging networks operate in the UK?

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We run through a list of the major electric car charging networks in the UK, including Polar, Pod Point, Charge Your Car, Ecotricity, Tesla and Ionity.
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Charging

What is a granny cable?

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
A ‘granny cable’ is also known as an ICCB (In Cable Control Box) cable and should come with your new electric car? But what is it and what does it do?
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Charging

What is electric car preconditioning and why should I use it?

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Electric car preconditioning is better for you, the health of your battery and your wallet. Here's everything you need to know.
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Driving

Driving

What is regenerative braking and why is it important?

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Regenerative braking – or recuperation – recovers lost energy that would have been lost when braking and uses it to recharge the batteries. Clever stuff.
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Driving

What happens if an electric car runs out of battery charge?

Peter Burgess - 0
Running out of charge in an electric car is something to be avoided. We explain your options if it happens
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Driving

Can I own an electric car if I don’t have a parking space?

Peter Burgess - 0
We explain the options if you own an electric car, but don’t have a dedicated parking space outside your home
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News

News

Here’s an electric car Mercedes-Benz made earlier

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
In 1990, Mercedes-Benz unveiled an 190 electric test car. It was one of a number of cars tested on the island of Rügen – the largest EV trial in Germany.
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Mercedes-Benz EQ Ready App finds out if an EV is for you

Richard Aucock - 0
Mercedes-Benz has improved its EQ Ready smartphone app that helps motorists discover if they are ready to run an electric car
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News

Electric car company Polestar is Red Dot Brand of the Year

Richard Aucock - 0
Polestar has emerged ahead of 6,992 international entries to be named Brand of the Year in the prestigious design awards
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