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An easy guide to electric car jargon

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Don’t know your AC from your elbow? Our quick guide to electric car jargon should help to untangle a few cables.
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Are the batteries in electric cars recyclable?

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An electric vehicle battery can be recycled, but many are given a second life when they are no longer suitable for use in a car.
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How do I charge an electric car using solar panels?

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Harvesting solar energy is a cost-effective and green way to charge your electric car. We explain how it works.
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How can regenerative braking improve your electric car’s range?

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Regenerative braking recovers the energy lost when slowing down, using it to recharge an electric car's batteries. Here is how it works.
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Electric cars: Why charging capacity doesn’t tell the whole story

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We explain the difference between electric car charging capacity and charging speed – and how each can impact the time taken to recharge.
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Should I convert my classic car to electric power?

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Swapping a classic car's engine for batteries and an electric motor is controversial. We look at the pros and cons of restomod EVs.
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Can I use a Tesla Supercharger to charge my non-Tesla electric car?

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Tesla has opened up parts of its Supercharger network to drivers of other electric cars. We explain how to take advantage of the offer.
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Can I charge my electric car using a three-pin plug?

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You can charge an electric car using a domestic plug socket, but a wallbox charger is definitely better for home use. We explain why.
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Do electric cars have to make a sound?

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New electric and hybrid cars must be fitted with an Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) to improve road safety. We explain the technology.
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What is an electric car granny cable?

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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?

BMW electric cars: Your questions answered

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Here's what you need to know about BMW’s range of electric cars, from i3 to iX, including prices, equipment and charging speeds.

How can regenerative braking improve your electric car’s range?

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Regenerative braking recovers the energy lost when slowing down, using it to recharge an electric car's batteries. Here is how it works.

Do electric cars cost more to insure?

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Electric cars are more expensive to insure than their petrol and diesel equivalents, but not by much ‒ and the gap is narrowing.

How likely are electric cars to run out of battery charge?

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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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