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Can I charge an electric car using a three-pin plug?

You can charge an electric car using a domestic three-pin plug socket, but a wallbox charger is far better for home use. We explain why.

Can you jump-start an electric car?

As well as a lithium-ion battery for driving the wheels, electric cars also use a traditional 12-volt battery. Can this be jump-started?

Can I charge an electric car using solar panels?

Harvesting solar energy is a cost-effective and green way to recharge your electric car. We explain how it works.

What is Plug & Charge for electric cars?

Using Plug & Charge makes the process of charging an electric car, easier, and the service is free. We explain how it works.

What to buy: plug-in hybrid or an electric car?

The choice between a plug-in hybrid or an EV isn't clear-cut. Much depends on how you will use the car. We look at the pros and cons of each.

How likely are electric cars to suffer a flat battery?

Do you have EV range anxiety? A survey shows that electric cars are far less likely to run out of battery charge than most people think.

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