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What is the granny cable for charging an electric car?

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A ‘granny cable’ should be supplied with your new electric car. But what does the term mean and what does this cable do?
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Will fully charging your electric car damage its battery?

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Charging your electric car's battery to 100 percent can impact its long-term health, as our EV advice guide explains.
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Should you convert your classic car to electric power?

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Replacing a classic car's engine with batteries and an electric motor is controversial. We look at the pros and cons of restomod EVs.
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Will servicing and maintenance be cheaper on an electric car?

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It might cost more to buy, but an electric car should be cheaper to run – and that includes the cost of servicing.
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How long before an electric car’s batteries need replacing?

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We examine the factors that affect battery life in an electric car – and explain how long these crucial components will typically last.
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How will owning an EV affect my electricity bills?

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There no escaping the fact that charging an EV at home will increase your energy bills. But going electric could still save you money overall.
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Are all electric cars automatic – or can EVs have a manual gearbox?

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Does an electric car have a gearbox? And is every EV automatic? Motoring Electric's quick guide will answer your questions.
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Driving

Does an electric car have to pass the same MOT test?

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An EV doesn't have to pass an emissions test, but still requires an annual MOT after it reaches three years old. Here's how the process works.
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From AC current to the ZEV mandate: electric car jargon explained

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Don’t know your rapid charging from your range anxiety? Our simple guide to electric car jargon should help you to understand the EV world.
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Charging an electric car: what you need to know

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Our quick guide to charging an electric car explains how long it takes, where to charge and how to save money by charging your EV at home.

Where can I charge my electric car for free?

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There are a few places left where you can charge an electric car for free. We explore your options, including supermarkets and hotels.

Buying an electric car: Which type of EV is right for you?

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We look at the factors to consider when buying an electric car. These include vehicle size, electric range and whether to buy new or used.

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The Motoring Electric glossary runs from AC to ZEV. It shoud help you to understand the acronyms, abbreviations and terminology used for electric cars.

Warranty company busts electric car reliability myths

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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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