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Formula E is first sport to be certified ‘net carbon zero’

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The electric Formula E racing championship has been declared carbon neutral. Competing manufacturers include BMW, Jaguar and Porsche.
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Honda e long-term review: report 1

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Our first report on living with a Honda e. How does the fashionable electric car fare in regular use? We'll be finding out.
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Britain’s first electric forecourt coming to Essex

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Gridserve will open the first electric forecourt dedicated to EVs in Braintree, Essex this November – and 100 more are planned across the UK
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Britain’s largest rail commuter EV charging hub opens

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Britain’s largest railway station electric car charging hub has opened at Hatfield station in Hertfordshire
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Electric car tipping points are 282-mile range, £24k price

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British motorists want more affordable electric cars than those in other countries – and will currently consider buying one in 2025
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Ribble AL e (2020) review: the world’s lightest electric bike

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We've bought a Ribble Al e – a lightweight hybrid electric bicycle that makes cycling easier. How does it stack up for regular riding?
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Formula E is first sport to be certified ‘net carbon zero’

News Tim - 0
The electric Formula E racing championship has been declared carbon neutral. Competing manufacturers include BMW, Jaguar and Porsche.
Read more

Honda e long-term review: report 1

Reviews Peter Burgess - 0
Our first report on living with a Honda e. How does the fashionable electric car fare in regular use? We'll be finding out.
Read more

Britain’s first electric forecourt coming to Essex

News Richard Aucock - 0
Gridserve will open the first electric forecourt dedicated to EVs in Braintree, Essex this November – and 100 more are planned across the UK
Read more

Britain’s largest rail commuter EV charging hub opens

News Richard Aucock - 0
Britain’s largest railway station electric car charging hub has opened at Hatfield station in Hertfordshire
Read more

Electric car tipping points are 282-mile range, £24k price

News Richard Aucock - 0
British motorists want more affordable electric cars than those in other countries – and will currently consider buying one in 2025
Read more

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Buying

What are the downsides of second-hand electric cars?

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There are around 3,000 electric cars for sale on Auto Trader, with prices starting from £4,000. What do you need to know before taking the plunge?
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How cheaply can I buy a used electric car?

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
You’ll need at least £5,000 to buy a used electric car, but think twice before reaching for your wallet. Because while some...
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Buying

Are electric cars better for the environment?

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Are electric cars really better for the environment? We take a brief look at the arguments for and against.
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Charging

Charging

Where can I charge an electric car for free?

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There are few places left where you can charge an electric car for free. But some locations are much costlier than others
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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

Can I charge an electric car with a domestic plug socket?

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
While it is possible to charge an electric car using a domestic plug socket, a wallbox is recommended for home use.
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Driving

Driving

Why the sound of silence is coming to the electric car

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Since last year, car manufacturers have been required to fit an audible alert system to ensure all new electric cars make a sound in the city.
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Driving

Can you trust the quoted range of electric cars?

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Just how accurate are the electric range figures quoted by manufacturers. We reveal all – and explain how to maximise your mileage.
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Driving

Can I take an electric car through a car wash?

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Spoiler alert: YOU CAN take an electric car through a car wash. Here's what you need to do.
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News

All Polestar 2 come with free Plugsurfing RFID tag

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Plugsurfing is a service that allows owners to use multiple charging service providers through one account and Polestar has teamed up with it
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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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Britain’s largest rail commuter EV charging hub opens

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Britain’s largest railway station electric car charging hub has opened at Hatfield station in Hertfordshire
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