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EV v diesel: Would an electric van work for your business?

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Thinking about switching to an electric van? Our guide details some of the pros and cons for your business and budget.
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Driving

Can you jump-start an electric car?

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As well as a large lithium-ion battery for driving the wheels, an EV also features a traditional 12-volt battery. Can it be jump-started?
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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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How do you drive an electric car?

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An electric car is no more difficult to drive than one powered by petrol or diesel. If you're an EV novice, our guide explains the process.

EV v diesel: Would an electric van work for your business?

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Thinking about switching to an electric van? Our guide details some of the pros and cons for your business and budget.

Can you take an electric car through a car wash?

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Yes, you certainly can take an electric car through a car wash. We explain why it is perfectly safe – and how to achieve the best result.

Glossary

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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.

From slow to ultra-rapid: electric car charging speeds explained

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Want to understand the practical differences between slow, fast, rapid and ultra-rapid charging for electric cars? Our guide explains all.

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