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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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How many years will the batteries last in an electric car?

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We explain the factors that affect electric car battery life – and look at how long these crucial components will typically last.
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What are the differences between plug-in hybrid and regular hybrid cars?

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Plug-in hybrids cars are more expensive to buy than their 'self-charging' hybrid counterparts. Are they worth the additional cost?
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What are the differences between a hybrid and an electric car?

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Do you understand the differences between a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid and an electric car? Here's a simple explanation of how they all work.
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How to find your nearest Tesco EV charging point

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Tesco has installed Pod Point electric car chargers at more than 500 of its UK supermarkets. Here's how to find one close to you.
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Energy crisis: how will owning an electric car affect my bills?

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Charging an electric car at home will inevitably increase your energy bills. However, an EV could still save you money overall.
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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.
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How an EVA dealer could help you choose an electric car

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Backed by the government, the Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme aims to provide consumers with peace of mind when buying an EV.
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Can an EV be your everyday car? The questions to consider first

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With off-street parking and a typical daily commute to work, there's no reason why an EV couldn't be your daily-driver. We look at the facts.

Why are electric cars less efficient on motorways?

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Electric cars lose some of their efficiency advantage on motorways – but much depends upon how you drive them.

What are the pros and cons of an electric car?

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From maintenance costs to emissions, our guide explores the advantages and disadvantages of buying an electric car.

How to use Google Maps to locate electric car chargers

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We explain how Google Maps can help you locate electric car charging points nearby – and filter search results by your EV's plug type.

Should you think twice before buying a used electric car?

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Some of the factors to consider when buying a used EV include depreciation, old technology and whether the batteries are included.

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