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Why do some electric cars have heat pumps?

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A heat pump can make your electric car more efficient and increase its range. We explain the technology and how it works.
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How to get the maximum range from your electric car

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These easy-to-follow tips will help your electric car to travel further between battery charges – and save you money in the process.
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Is fully charging your electric car bad for the battery?

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Charging your electric car's battery to 100 percent capacity can affect its long-term health, as our EV advice guide explains.
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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.
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EV MPG: what is miles per kWh for electric cars?

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A miles per kWh figure is used to calculate efficiency for electric cars – and knowing it could save you money.
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What is Plug & Charge for electric cars?

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Using Plug & Charge simplifies the process of charging an electric car, and the service is free. We explain how the technology works.
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Does an electric car need to pass an MOT test?

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An EV doesn't have to pass an exhaust emissions test, but it still requires an MOT when it reaches three years old. We explain the process.
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Should you upgrade to a three-phase electricity supply for EV charging?

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What is the difference between a single-phase and three-phase electricity supply? And what do they mean for charging your EV at home?
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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?
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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?

What is an electric car and how do they work?

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This beginner's guide gets you started on your electric car journey. We explain what EVs are and how they differ from petrol or diesel cars.

Are electric cars really better for the environment?

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Are electric cars really less harmful to the planet? We take a brief look at the environmental arguments for and against EVs.

How can I get an EV charging wallbox fitted at home?

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We explain how to get an electric car charger installed at your house, along with how much it could cost – including the grant available.

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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